Stellar year for the solar market, at home and abroad
The year 2023, according to National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) analyst David Feldman, was a year of historic proportions in the solar power industry.
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AI supercharges data center energy use, straining the grid and slowing sustainability efforts
The artificial intelligence boom has had such a profound effect on big tech companies that their energy consumption, and with it their carbon emissions, have surged.
Jul 11, 2024
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Single-crystal synthesis technology enhances durability of lithium secondary batteries
A research team has recently demonstrated a single-crystal synthesis technology that significantly extends the lifespan of cathode materials for electric vehicles. This research was published in the online edition of ACS ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Study ranks feasibility of converting 245 US coal plants to nuclear
An assessment ranks the feasibility of converting 245 operational coal power plants in the U.S. into advanced nuclear reactors, providing valuable insights for policymakers and utilities to meet decarbonization goals, according ...
Jul 9, 2024
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US regulator orders Boeing inspections over oxygen mask issue
US aviation regulators said Monday that thousands of Boeing 737 airplanes would need to be inspected, amid concerns that passenger oxygen masks could fail in emergencies.
Jul 8, 2024
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Young people hate making phone calls—could it be hurting their careers?
Ironically, younger generations are using smartphones for anything but actual phone calls.
Jun 28, 2024
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Coal-free in 14 years as renewables rush in: New blueprint shows how to green the grid—without nuclear
Coal will no longer be burned for power in Australia within 14 years. To replace it will require faster deployment of solar and wind, storage, new transmission lines and some firming gas capacity.
Jun 26, 2024
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Harvesting unused micro-vibration to generate electricity
Energy Harvesting is a green technology that captures (or "harvests") wasted energy and converts it into electricity. The ubiquitous vibrations that surround us are one of the promising sources for energy harvesting. In particular, ...
Jun 25, 2024
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Australia needs large-scale energy production—three reasons why offshore wind is a good fit
On the weekend, an area 20km off the Illawarra coast south of Sydney became Australia's fourth offshore wind energy zone. It's the most controversial zone to date, with consultation attracting a record 14,211 submissions—of ...
Jun 23, 2024
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Meteoric rise of South Korea's webtoons powers Nasdaq IPO
When Bae Jin-soo quit his well-paying job at one of South Korea's biggest conglomerates to write stories, his parents were so upset they kicked him out of the house.
Jun 18, 2024
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