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05/21/2018
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By David Williams
Researchers develop thin film that can turn heat from electronics into energy
Many different types of energy sources are available in the world right now. But at the same time, these energy sources also tend to produce a lot of by-products, such as waste heat. Waste heat, which also comes from electronics, can be beneficial if harvested correctly. Now a team of researchers has developed a method […]
05/17/2018
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By David Williams
Self-driving cars could suffer major problems due to the sun, warn experts
Picture yourself going on a typical Sunday drive – but not in a regular gas-powered car. Instead, imagine driving an all-electric self-driving vehicle that uses all sorts of instruments and digital equipment to get going. Usually, these kinds of cars rely on sophisticated electronics that have been put together to gather data on the environment and […]
05/16/2018
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By David Williams
Excess heat from a data center re-purposed to warm people’s homes in Stockholm
Data centers, which are typically used to handle data when people access online services or the internet in general, can generate a lot of heat in their operations. All the excess heat from them usually just gets wasted, but now a Swedish firm has a plan to finally put them to good use. Stockholm-based DigiPlex […]
05/16/2018
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By David Williams
Improvements in solar cell technologies increase their lifespan tenfold
As the saying goes: “All good things come to an end.” Solar panel technology is certainly no exception – this doesn’t mean that solar power technology is about to go away soon, but that solar cell technologies currently offer limited lifespans that can still be greatly improved. Now, new research shows exactly how it can be […]
05/04/2018
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By David Williams
New nanomaterials will increase the efficiency of organic solar cells
The hard work of nanomaterials researchers looking to get more performance out of organic solar cells has paid off. They have reportedly found a method to “significantly improve” the efficiency of these cells while opening the door to a number of different applications. It is said that their work is built on top of previous […]
04/28/2018
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By David Williams
Electric vehicles to become more affordable than gas guzzling counterparts in just 7 years: Report
Just as the market has begun to turn in favor of renewable energy sources like solar panels and wind farms, electric cars are also starting to gain popularity. Dubbed as environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional gas-powered cars, electric vehicles (EV) are expected to make a big impact in society in the coming years. Now a […]
04/26/2018
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By David Williams
Bigger is better when it comes to wind turbines
Does size matter? When it comes to wind turbines, the answer is — yes it does. Indeed, that appears to be the consensus based on all the research that has been conducted on them so far: The bigger the wind turbines are, the more they will be able to offer their unique benefits. The technology […]
04/25/2018
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By David Williams
China plans to finance and build thousands of coal-fired power plants worldwide
China has big plans concerning renewable energy in the future. After all, increased adoption of renewable energy sources can help in China’s plan to clean up its skies and minimize the levels of pollution. But while everything seems to be on the right track domestically, quite the opposite appears to be going on outside of […]
04/21/2018
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By David Williams
Check out this DIY “Powerwall” made out of old laptop batteries
Tesla’s Powerwall technology is quite interesting and has garnered plenty of interest around the world. But with its price tag of more than $5,000, it hasn’t exactly been affordable for many people. Instead of paying through the nose for this solution, some crafty people have opted to build their own do-it-yourself (DIY) version themselves. So […]
04/19/2018
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By David Williams
Will renewable energy plans for the Mojave Desert finally move forward?
With the government’s renewed push to generate more of the country’s energy through renewable energy sources, the Trump administration is now reportedly considering a review of the old Desert Renewable Energy Plan (DRECP), which was first finalized back in September 2016. It is said that a lot of work has already gone into it – […]
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