Study shows geothermal could be an ideal energy storage technology
For parts of the U.S., the best place to store massive amounts energy for the electric grid could be right beneath our feet.
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For parts of the U.S., the best place to store massive amounts energy for the electric grid could be right beneath our feet.
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Business
In a repurposed mushroom barn in Chester County, Sycamore International Inc. recycles electronic equipment, including refurbishing 30,000 old laptops a month for resale. Steven Figgatt, Sycamore's chief executive, says his ...
Sep 7, 2022
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Engineering
Engineering researchers have created new high-power electronic devices that are more energy efficient than previous technologies. The devices are made possible by a unique technique for "doping" gallium nitride (GaN) in a ...
Sep 6, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Germany said Monday it would keep two nuclear plants on standby beyond the end of the year in a policy U-turn, as the shut-off of Russian gas supplies sends Europe scrambling for energy sources.
Sep 5, 2022
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Engineering
As emergency coordinators across the U.S. prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, they are busy planning evacuation routes. Currently, these plans don't anticipate the needs of people driving electric vehicles, which have ...
Sep 1, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Toshiba Corporation has demonstrated the effectiveness of its grid-forming (GFM) inverter, which was developed to ensure the stability of microgrids. A microgrid is a type of distributed energy system that enables regional ...
Aug 29, 2022
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Researchers at the University of Toronto and the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology have recently created new solution-processed perovskite photodetectors that exhibit remarkable efficiencies and response times. ...
Business
The world's second biggest cryptocurrency after bitcoin, ethereum, will soon overhaul its blockchain technology to curb the network's much-criticised environmental impact.
Aug 28, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
As the costs of importing energy soars worldwide and climate crises wreak havoc, interest in nuclear power is on the rise with nations scrambling to find alternative sources.
Aug 27, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Toyota Motor North America is working on the installation of a hydrogen-based fuel cell power generator at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's campus in Arvada, Colo.
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