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Powerpaste packs hydrogen for vehicular propulsion
The viscous goop stores hydrogen at atmospheric pressure and room temperature and is released as needed.
A power play for Africa: Co-locate floating solar with hydropower
Hydropower plants across Africa could double their capacity if just 1% of reservoirs host floating solar projects.
World's largest 3D printer to halve wind turbine blade costs
The world's largest polymer 3D printer will be used to develop recyclable wind blade molds that reduce lead times and costs.
Putting pressure on perovskite improves solar cell stability
The stability of lead halide perovskite used to fabricate solar cells is improved by applying pressure in a diamond anvil cell.
Video: Artificial blowhole harnesses wave energy for Tasmanian island
A 200 kW demonstration device designed to harness wave energy has been deployed off King Island, Tasmania.
Electrical sockets just got smarter
The advent of a smart electrical outlet/socket eliminates the need to incorporate specialized internet of things electronics in appliances to support remote control and monitoring.
Lithium takes the heat in fusion reactors
A liquid lithium injection system is proposed to prevent extreme heat from damaging divertor components in tokamaks.
Drive range anxiety away with this fast-charging battery
The battery developed at Pennsylvania State University delivers a range of 250 miles and the ability to charge in 10 minutes.
HVDC vs HVAC power transmission systems
High voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission lines are more efficient than high voltage alternating current (HVAC) systems for transferring power over long distances.
Report highlights US hydropower expansion
Hydropower generation represented 6.6% of U.S. electricity generation and 38% of electricity from renewables in 2019.
Video: 3D analysis could improve nuclear fuel design
A new method for the development of an internal 3D view of nuclear fuel provides insights into material changes during fission.
Watch: Smart drone swarms to inspect powerlines
Drones will automate powerline inspections.
Video: Project successfully recycles heavy-duty lithium-ion electric bus batteries
The technology closes the supply chain loop and recovers critical battery materials from electric bus batteries.
Watch: Denmark plans world’s first energy island
The artificial island will be built about 100 km from land by 2030 and connect 3 GW of offshore wind power.
Hydropower-to-hydrogen plant planned in Canada
The produced hydrogen will be used to convert 200,000 tons of waste into 33 million gallons of biofuel.
Skypods to begin passenger tests in the UAE
Test pods will soon begin carrying passengers along a more than one mile suspended track.
Chili component spices perovskite solar cell efficiency
A recipe for improving cell efficiency calls for the inclusion of capsaicin, the ingredient responsible for the hot taste of chili peppers.
Guide to specifying EV cables for smart charging infrastructure
Testing and certification of cable products is vital to minimizing the risk of failure in EV charging infrastructure.
Shell to acquire European EV charging company Ubitricity
The deal will help Shell become a zero-net emissions energy company.
Reverse polarity SMA assemblies expand design options for antenna applications
The expanded line of reverse polarity-subminiature version A (SMA) assemblies is ideal for a wide range of test and measurement applications.