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Ethernet patch cables offer protection against bacteria
The cables feature antibacterial properties to provide extra protection in medical facilities, schools, businesses, food service environments and other locations where bacteria are a concern.
Wave energy potential of the US West Coast
Promising regions for wave energy converter installation in the nearshore of Washington and Oregon are identified.
Korean artificial sun sets plasma temperature record
The tokamak maintained a high temperature plasma for 20 seconds with an ion temperature over 100 million degrees C.
Nuclear-rated cables prepared for Hinkley Point C
The first nuclear power station to be constructed in the U.K. in 25 years will use specialized nuclear cables supplied by Nexans.
Roadmap directs US energy storage R&D
The goal is to develop and domestically manufacture energy storage technologies that can meet all U.S. market demands by 2030.
Climate change implications for power supply
The global warming trends that cause many consumers to increase their electricity consumption for cooling applications are also taking a toll on power generators.
Microbial fuel cell improves wastewater treatment sustainability
A sustainable wastewater treatment system relies on electron-producing microbial communities to clean the water.
Video: Gas turbine system to make speedy debut in Germany
New power plant technology from GE is being tapped to provide a critical gas-power reserve in Germany’s reliability-challenged southern region.
Hydrokinetic energy tech takes a bite out of SHARKS
Eleven energy project developers have taken the bait offered by the U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s Submarine Hydrokinetic and Riverine Kilo-megawatt Systems (SHARKS) program.
Watch: Floating port/installation vessel to streamline offshore wind development
The safety risks inherent in constructing offshore wind farms can be reduced with a floating port and installation vessel engineered by Windthrust Ltd.
Small module reactor promises economical hydrogen production
A 25% increase in NuScale Power Module power output leads to boost in cost-competitive clean hydrogen production.
Shallow geothermal energy can keep PV panels cool
The potential use of shallow geothermal energy to help solar energy systems keep cool was tested in Iraq, where ambient temperatures in summer often exceed 113° F.
Video: Sustainable energy storage systems tailored for renewables
The storage systems are based on proprietary lithium iron phosphate batteries, which deliver superior thermal and chemical stability compared to traditional lithium-ion cells.
Watch how a new process speeds perovskite module manufacturing
The high-speed manufacturing system could advance perovskite module commercialization as a green alternative to conventional silicon-based solar panels.
Wi-Fi 6E MIMO antenna system for enterprise and industrial IoT access points
The system enables simultaneous operation in the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz frequency bands, resulting in an additional 1.2 GHz of spectrum and greater than two times increase in available channels.
Video: Protective shell improves methanol fuel cell performance
Coating platinum catalyst nanoparticles with a protective carbon layer has been demonstrated to prevent stability issues in these fuel cells.
Watch: Screen-printing a powerful, flexible battery
The silver oxide-zinc device features five to 10 times greater areal energy density than available batteries.
Testing photovoltaics under real-world conditions
A photovoltaic testing system measures system voltage as a function of light intensity in outdoor settings for real-time performance measurement and diagnostics.
Wanted: UK site for first commercial fusion facility
The U.K. government is seeking a site on which to build the world's first prototype commercial fusion power plant.
Free online battery training course for workshops and distributors
The material is designed to help distributors, workshops and garages combat the rise of battery failure occurring because of reduced usage due to pandemic lockdowns.