Energy

March 9, 2023

Scientists Discover How To Make Electricity “Out Of Thin Air” Using Natural Battery Enzyme

An enzyme that converts air into electricity has been discovered by scientists, potentially unlocking a near-limitless source of energy. A hydrogen –consuming enzyme from a common soil bacterium that is able to

Energy·Mobility·Technology

MIT Alumni Build Zero-Emissions Semi-Truck Powered by Sustainable Ammonia Fuel

A start-up by four MIT Ph.D. Graduates, Amogy, has successfully tested a zero-emissions semi-truck powered by sustainable ammonia fuel. The customized Freightliner Cascadia truck went on a test run inside the Stony Brook University campus in New York. The custom

February 26, 2023

Exploring the Feasibility of Beaming Wireless Electricity from Space

Energy·Space

The European Space Agency is set to approve a three-year study that will investigate the feasibility of beaming wireless electricity from space into millions

Las Vegas’ MSG Sphere: The Future of Solar-Powered Entertainment!

Energy·Entertainment·USA

Sphere Entertainment is pioneering a sustainable future, announcing a 25-year collaboration with NV Energy to harness solar power for their Las Vegas MSG Sphere.

Energy·Plant Life·Science

DNA Vector Redesign Doubles Plant Transformation Efficiency and Boosts Fungal Edits by 400% for Biofuels and CRISPR

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

Karmactive Staff

November 20, 2024

Representative Image. Photo Source: Damir (Pexels)

Energy·Robotics

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

Uttam Kumar

November 20, 2024

Energy·Science

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

Sunita Somvanshi

November 19, 2024

Energy

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

Sonali Tiwary

November 18, 2024

Jelly rolls and cylindrical battery cell produced at Fraunhofer IPA (21700 round cell in tabless continuous design)

Energy

Fraunhofer’s New Battery Winding System Boosts EV Range Potential with Unique Format and Design Capabilities

Fraunhofer IPA and acp systems AG’s new battery cell production system arrives at a crucial time for the energy storage industry. The newly commissioned winding system for cylindrical battery cells, housed at

Rahul Somvanshi

November 14, 2024

Duke Energy’s self-healing technology, ongoing readiness enable rapid power restoration in Florida during back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton

Disaster·Energy·USA

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

Sunita Somvanshi

November 14, 2024

Energy·USA

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

Rahul Somvanshi

November 14, 2024

Representative Image. Photo Source: Space Solar

Energy·Space

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

Rahul Somvanshi

November 13, 2024

Demonstration system for carbon-free generation of electricity with ammonia in high-temperature fuel cells (SOFCs).

Energy·Hydrogen·Science

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

Rahul Somvanshi

November 13, 2024

World's first high-altitude floating solar farm – in the Swiss Alps

Energy·Europe

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

Sunita Somvanshi

November 9, 2024

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