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A simple change to a bacterial DNA delivery system has created a 100% improvement in plant transformation and a 400% boost in fungal modifications, according to research published in Nature Biotechnology. The
Wind Maintenance Costs Cut by 97% with AI-Powered Robots Stabilizing in High Seas
Thanks to new autonomous robotics technology developed at the University of Edinburgh called Project UNITE, offshore wind maintenance costs could plummet by 97%. The system slashes daily fuel consumption from 7,000 to
Methanol Production Advances with PRIME-Fuel Microreactor Leveraging CO2 and Renewable Energy
A transformative initiative in renewable energy innovation is initiated by the PRIME-Fuel project. The new fuel is developed by the University of Houston (UH) and SRI International. The project focuses on creating
UC Santa Cruz Develops 40°C Biodiesel Process to Convert Waste Oil into Fuel in 60 Minutes, Cutting Energy Use by 70%
UC Santa Cruz chemists have created a biodiesel production method using sodium tetramethoxyborate (NaB(OMe)4) at 40°C. The U.S. transportation sector burned through 3 million barrels of diesel daily in 2022. These diesel
Fraunhofer’s New Battery Winding System Boosts EV Range Potential with Unique Format and Design Capabilities
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Duke Energy’s Self-Healing Grid Prevents 300,000 Outages and Saves 300 Million Power Minutes During 2024 Hurricanes
Duke Energy’s automated grid technology prevented 300,000 customer outages during hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024, preserving over 300 million minutes of power supply for Florida residents. “With storms increasing in frequency
Geothermal Power at NAS Corpus Christi: Sage Geosystems Expands Military Microgrid Projects to Boost Energy Resilience and Support Navy’s 2045 Net-Zero Goal.
The Houston-based geothermal technology firm Sage Geosystems will evaluate geothermal power generation at Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi, adding to its growing roster of military installation projects. Through partnerships with the
Space Solar to Beam 30 Megawatts of Clean, Orbit-Based Solar Power to Iceland 24/7 by 2030 in Global First
Space Solar, a UK aerospace startup, plans to transmit 30 megawatts of solar-generated electricity from 35,786 kilometers above Earth to Iceland by 2030. The company just penned a deal with Reykjavik Energy
Ammonia Powers Carbon-Free Energy: Inside the Global Race to Transform Electricity with High-Density, Zero-Emission Fuel Cells
Sustainability is the new mantra of the 21st century. We want to generate electricity, but it should be carbon-free. Ammonia (NH3) is a promising hydrogen carrier for sustainable power generation. Ammonia is
Alpine Floating Solar Park in Swiss Alps Produces 800,000 kWh, Powers 220 Homes but Misses Target Yield; Expansion Planned Despite Snow and Shading Issues
The world’s first alpine floating solar park at Lac des Toules in Western Switzerland produced less energy than expected during its initial three-year run, Romande Energie reported in June 2023. The 2,240-square-meter
Green Hydrogen at $1 Per Kilo by 2031? Inside KU and Avium’s $5M DOE-Backed Quest for Cost-Saving Catalyst Innovations
Quick Overview The Science Behind Green Hydrogen Production The University of Kansas’s recent research endeavor focuses on water-splitting catalysts using pentamethylcyclopentadienyl rhodium complexes (CpRh). “Understanding how the chemical reactions that make clean
BSEE Tightens Safety Rules as Chevron and TotalEnergies Push High-Pressure Drilling in Gulf of Mexico to 20,000 PSI
When BSEE dropped their new offshore drilling rulebook on October 29, subsea engineers knew they’d be pulling extra shifts. The regs zero in on the scary stuff – anything pushing past 15,000
Fully Recycled Solar Panels with 645-Watt Output: Trina Solar’s Approach to a Sustainable Photovoltaic Waste-Free
China has created the definitive solar panel, an announcement that has left the world in suspense and displaces even the material that converts “anything” into a photovoltaic panel. This energy tool is
Turkmenistan’s 50-Year “Gateway to Hell” Fire May Finally Be Extinguished – Find Out How Methane Capture Could Change the Game
In a groundbreaking move, Turkmenistan has announced its intention to capture the methane gas fueling the infamous “Gateway to Hell” in the Karakum Desert. This fiery crater, which has been ablaze since
Underwater Robots Cut Offshore Wind Emissions by 97%—Maintenance Time Now Just 3 Hours in Green Energy Leap
Perhaps the 21st century will belong to robots. They are everywhere. The latest venture of robots is in the field of wind turbine maintenance. The National Robotarium has accelerated industry development of