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Solar-powered pumped hydro project planned for Hawaii
A solar-powered pumped hydro storage project will bring the total resource mix above 80% renewables for Kauai Island Utility Cooperative.
MIT study: Cut grid decarbonization costs with new transmission capacity
Transmission system expansion could lower the cost of fully decarbonizing the electrical grid by 2040 by 46%.
A blueprint for advancing US nuclear energy
The U.S. Department of Energy has outlined a roadmap to support and expand the U.S. nuclear reactor fleet and to explore new market opportunities for nuclear energy.
University team expands power grid planning, improves system resilience
Energy optimization models used by engineers for infrastructure planning are improved by integrating impacts of future hurricanes into grid designs.
Video: Life cycle assessment models for deep geothermal energy systems
Simplified life cycle assessment tools are available to assess the environmental impacts of deep geothermal energy plants relative to fossil fuel-based alternatives.
Two sides, two materials to these efficient tandem solar cells
Solar cells with two sides are better than those with one, and bifacial cells composed of two materials touted for their photovoltaic performance are better still.
Bacterial protein bolsters biosolar cell performance
A photosynthesis protein derived from cyanobacteria was used to produce a semi-artificial electrode that can convert light into other forms of energy such as hydrogen.
Distributed energy resource technologies and benefits
Distributed energy resources, which are small-scale electricity generating units, can produce power near consumption points such as industries or homes as a substitute to or an advancement of the conventional power grid.
Graphene material powers efficient supercapacitors
A powerful, sustainable graphene hybrid material has comparable performance data to currently utilized batteries.
New chemistry provides power play for zinc-air batteries
A nonalkaline electrolyte supports a new battery chemistry that is more reversible and efficient.
Hygienic cable entry plates served up for the food industry
Cable entry plates with metric thread from M32 to M63 have been developed for installation in food processing and packaging machines.
Belden expands three proven cabling solutions
Additions to the DCX System are designed to optimize return on investment on fiber infrastructure management by saving space in data centers and providing support for 4K applications.
Jacketed power cables help solar panels shine
Durable, self-healing single conductor and multi-conductor power cables are designed to enhance reliability in solar panel powered systems.
Video: Fast, reliable cable installation with fiber optic splice closures
The new closure line series is designed to lower overall installation time with easier to use sealing and cable retention methods.
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.