alternative energy
06/09/2018
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By Janine Acero
Are you considering getting a windmill of your own? Considerations before you do
Wind power is a type of renewable energy that generates electricity with wind turbines and windmills. It has become one of the most popular types of clean energy. In fact, new wind power installations reached 7 gigawatts (GW) in 2017, according to the American Wind Energy Association. Wind now makes up six percent of total power […]
06/07/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Safer cladding for nuclear fuel rods being developed
Years after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, researchers from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have finally come up with a better cladding for nuclear fuel rods. According to a Newswise report, the new material is safer because it avoids combustible zirconium. The new alloy is made from aluminum, chromium, and iron. It will […]
06/07/2018
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By David Williams
Norway’s shipbuilders begin to fully embrace battery technology for newest ferry boats
Now that the world has begun the long and arduous process of switching to all-electric vehicles, interesting iterations of traditional fuel-based cars are beginning to appear. But what about boats? Is there room in the world for water-bound vehicles that are powered exclusively through batteries? One group of Norwegian shipbuilders seems to think so. In […]
05/30/2018
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By Edsel Cook
New catalyst may allow turbocharging of fuel cells
While efficient and environment-friendly, fuel cell technology has been slow to take off. But a game-changing catalyst offers to turbocharge the fuel cell’s electrochemical process, according to an article on NewsWise. The catalyst was developed by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology. It vastly accelerates the rate at which the cell processes oxygen to […]
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 Edsel Cook
Energy from lasers? Chemists create a new form of CO2 that can be used as an alternative energy source
What if you could turn carbon dioxide (CO2) – a common air pollutant produced by burning fossil fuel – into an alternative source of energy? Austrian researchers have reported creating a new form of CO2 with the use of lasers, according to an article on ScienceDaily. Chemists have long dreamed of converting CO2 in the atmosphere […]
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 […]
03/21/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers are one step closer to creating solid oxide fuel cells
Solid oxide fuel cells could become more affordable and commonplace thanks to a recent study that successfully identified more than 50 candidate materials, reported a NanoWerk article. The new materials could allow a fuel cell to run at lower temperatures, which leads to a longer lifespan and cheaper costs. Materials researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) […]
03/18/2018
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By David Williams
Wastewater treatment plants may soon generate electricity for cities thanks to improved microbial fuel cells
Microbial fuel cell technology shows plenty of promise for generating electricity in places where power sources may be limited, but they haven’t been perfected yet. Now a group of researchers from the Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) have shown that it’s possible to improve their efficiency with the use of modified graphite felt. After testing, […]
02/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Coming to a Home Depot near you: Tesla’s “invisible” solar roof tiles and home energy storage units will become available this year
Your local Home Depot store may soon feature a Tesla kiosk offering solar roof tiles that blend into your roof, at-home energy storage systems and other alternative energy products, reported a Daily Mail article. Starting in the first half of this year, Tesla, Inc. will set up solar energy kiosks in selected Home Depot stores. These shops will sell solar […]
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