Engineering
Northern California has some of the strongest offshore winds in the U.S., with immense potential to produce clean energy. But it also has a problem. Its continental shelf drops off quickly, making building traditional wind ...
Dec 9, 2022
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Engineering
In eight years, Australia wants to be four-fifths powered by renewables. Solar and wind investment is pouring in. But to firm the renewables and overcome the intermittency, we need overnight energy storage. That's why there's ...
Nov 11, 2022
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Engineering
The strong winds blowing over Australia's rugged coastlines will soon power many of our homes, as offshore wind farms are poised to begin construction. But our new research highlights the need to ensure any potential risks ...
Oct 26, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
"We can't just wait for the technology to improve. We need to build experience and not just watch others do it first. If we're going to stay in the driver's seat, we have to develop offshore wind on a large scale. It'll be ...
Oct 25, 2022
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Robotics
In a wave tank at a robot laboratory in the Scottish capital Edinburgh, engineers observe in silence as an underwater drone rises stealthily to the surface.
Aug 4, 2022
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Robotics
Magnetic technology mounted on drones can identify mines and unexploded munitions on land and at sea much more effectively than conventional mine clearance using handheld detectors. The DTU spinout company Umag Solutions ...
Jun 24, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
When an offshore wind farm pops up, there is a period of noisy but well-studied and in most cases regulated construction. Once the turbines are operational, they provide a valuable source of renewable energy while emitting ...
May 26, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
The high global gas price has quadrupled the wholesale energy price for consumers across the UK over the last six months, with those on default tariffs paying by direct debit likely to see their average annual bill rise by ...
Apr 8, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
To most people, a solar farm or a geothermal plant is simply a power producer. Scientists and engineers see far more potential.
Apr 4, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
New Jersey officials will commission studies on the environmental impact of offshore wind energy projects on animals as large as whales and small as clams.
Mar 16, 2022
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