Energy & Green Tech
Over the past few years, engineers have created increasingly advanced technologies to produce and store energy more sustainably. Solar cells made of organic molecules or polymers are among the most promising sustainable energy ...
Energy & Green Tech
A Polish company on Friday launched the world's first industrial production line of solar panels based on groundbreaking perovskite technology, which could revolutionise access to solar power.
May 21, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Washington State University (WSU) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) researchers have created a sodium-ion battery that holds as much energy and works as well as some commercial lithium-ion battery chemistries, ...
Jun 1, 2020
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Engineering
As energy and environmental crises rampage, sustainable solutions like ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems gain traction. GSHP systems use consistent geothermal energy below the earth's surface to provide heating and cooling ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Poring over the line items on your monthly electricity bill may not sound like an enticing way to spend an afternoon, but the way electricity bills are structured has a significant impact on equitable energy access and distribution. ...
Jan 14, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
A battery prototype has been designed using salt water and materials that are non-toxic and charge quickly, paving the way for new types of battery.
Mar 21, 2019
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Engineering
Engineers have designed a new system that can help cool buildings in crowded metropolitan areas without consuming electricity, an important innovation at a time when cities are working to adapt to climate change.
Aug 5, 2019
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Engineering
A Penn State engineering student refined a century-old math problem into a simpler, more elegant form, making it easier to use and explore. Divya Tyagi's work expands research in aerodynamics, unlocking new possibilities ...
Feb 24, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
Last year, computer engineers from Northwestern University and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) introduced the world's first battery-free Game Boy, which harvests both solar energy and the user's kinetic energy from ...
Sep 22, 2021
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Engineering
In Switzerland, 50 to 60 percent of new homes are equipped with heat pumps. These systems draw in thermal energy from the surrounding environment—such as from the ground, air, or a nearby lake or river—and turn it into heat ...
Jul 3, 2019
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