Many countries around the world rely on special processes to obtain fresh drinking water. One of the most common is desalination: the process of taking saltwater and turning it into fresh, drinkable water. This method …
New Approach To Drinking Water Desalination Amounts To Significant Energy Savings Continue >>>
Electric Vehicles can do more than move people from A to B; they can serve as home generators during power outages. During the massive power loss emergency that afflicted Texas this winter, owners of the …
Bi-Directional Power Flow Devices Turn Electric Vehicles Into Backup Home Power Continue >>>
The Biden administration has unveiled a strong federal government effort to promote and speed up installations of offshore wind power. Through funding and the streamlining of the bureaucratic process for offshore wind approval, the federal …
U.S. Sets Ambitious 30,000 Megawatt Offshore Wind Goal Continue >>>
Anyone who has ever watched an ocean’s waves crash endlessly against a beach has witnessed a continuous source of power. In the realm of renewable energy, ocean wave power has proven elusive to harness and …
Researchers See Tidal Energy As The Wave Of The Future Continue >>>
The latest research results for developers of perovskite photovoltaic cells have excited renewable energy experts. The cells contain perovskite compounds layered on electrodes, and 2021 could be the year that sees them enter commercial uses …
Perovskite Solar Cells Have Advantages Over Silicon-Only Solar Cells Continue >>>
Geothermal energy systems can quietly make power or heat while other renewable energy sources struggle. The wind does not need to blow, nor the sun shine. Geothermal power plants and residential geothermal heat pumps harvest …
Geothermal Inspires The World To Dig Deep For Clean Energy Continue >>>
For as much as people complain about air travel, demand for this mode of transportation is on a rapid rise, and with the increased reliance on aviation comes a boost in greenhouse gas emissions and …
Is Sugarcane A Biofuel Solution For Greener Jet Fuel? Continue >>>
Engineering teams from around the world recently gathered at Australia’s biannual World Solar Challenge to compete in a race from Darwin to Adelaide in cars powered by the sun. This year marks the 30th anniversary …
Racing With The Sun At The 30th Anniversary World Solar Challenge Continue >>>
What if you could wear a sweater, watchband, or other item made from material that’s capable of generating energy as you wear it? While that capability is still just a concept, the underlying technology may …
Nanotube Yarn Generates Electricity With A Stretch Continue >>>
Automakers and proponents of green energy are getting ready for the day electric vehicles (EV) dominate our roadways. Whether driven autonomously or operated by human drivers, EVs have been touted as a reliable way to …
