Energy Efficiency

August 12, 2024

WAVJA’s PES Delivers 200x More Efficiency Than Solar Panels, Powering Through Day and Night With Sun and LED Energy

The world has again taken one step towards its ever-changing landscape of renewable energy. WAVJA, a US-based company, introduced PES (Photon Energy System). PES is a green energy system that converts light

Entrance of Gran Vía metro station in Madrid. Photo Credits: ccchan19 (CC BY 2.0)

Energy·Science·Sustainability

Heat from Below: How Madrid’s Metro Could Cut Heating Costs by 50% for Thousands

A research team from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) and the Madrid Subterra Association is studying the feasibility of using unconventional energy sources, such as residual heat from subway stations, tunnels, and water conduits, to improve the energy efficiency

June 5, 2024

Discover MIT’s Energy-Saving Marvel: The Green Future of Computing is in Sight!

Science·Sustainability·Technology

MIT researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking superconducting device that could revolutionize energy consumption in computing. This device, harnessing the power of superconductors, promises to

Meet CETROVO 1.0: How China’s First Carbon Fiber Subway Reduces Energy Consumption by 7% Annually

China·Public Transportation

China’s state-owned rail company, China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC), unveiled the world’s first commercially operational carbon fiber subway train, named “CETROVO 1.0” or

A Person in stream, gathering samples, surrounded by forest. Photo Source: Kelly Martin/U.S. Forest Service.

Conservation

Environmental Groups Sue Army Corps Over 600+ Fast-Tracked Wetland Permits

The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, challenging their decision to expedite 700 pending wetland permits across the country. The permits, which would

Govind Tekale

February 23, 2025

Energy

Solar Windows Cut Greenhouse Energy Use by 57%

A breakthrough study from Murdoch University in Perth, Australia shows how special solar windows could change the future of greenhouse farming. These windows do two jobs at once – they generate electricity

Sunita Somvanshi

February 13, 2025

Energy

German Scientists Create 24.6% Efficient CIGS-Perovskite Solar Cell, Breaking New Ground in Solar Tech

A new type of solar cell is making waves in the energy world. Scientists in Germany have created a solar panel that converts 24.6% of sunlight into electricity – marking a significant

Sunita Somvanshi

February 11, 2025

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

Aviation·Technology

Natilus Horizon Blended Wing Body Aircraft Promises 50% Emission Reduction, 30% Less Fuel, and 40% More Space for Transatlantic Flights

San Diego-based aerospace startup Natilus has developed the Horizon Blended Wing Body (BWB) aircraft, presenting a 200-passenger commercial transport solution that could reduce carbon emissions by 50% on transatlantic routes like New

Sonali Tiwary

November 17, 2024

Schematic Diagram of the Structural Design Concept for Novel Actinide-based Micronuclear Batteries.

Energy·Science·Technology

Tiny Nuclear Battery with 8,000x Efficiency and Several Decades of Power Could Transform Remote Technology Use

Several Chinese research institutions led by Soochow University are collaborating to work on americium, a radioactive element that does not occur naturally. Americium is derived from the waste of nuclear reactors and

Karmactive Team

September 25, 2024

The sky’s the limit for Hysata ✈️ Our team recently took to the skies to capture stunning aerial shots of our state-of-the-art 8000m2 factory in Port Kembla. Photo Credit: Hysata (X formerly Twitter)

Energy·Science

Australian Start-Up Boosts Hydrogen Production Efficiency to 95% with Capillary-Fed Electrolysis

Efficiency in hydrogen production by electrolysis is about 70 to 80 percent. Experts from a start-up have significantly increased efficiency through optimization. Researchers at the University of Wollongong (UOW) have developed a

Rahul Somvanshi

May 15, 2024

Business·Technology

ViewSonic Pioneers Sustainable Projection with Lamp-Free LS Series

ViewSonic Corporation, a leader in visual solutions and Digital Light Processing (DLP) projectors globally, is steering the projector industry towards sustainability with its LS series of lamp-free projectors. These projectors, part of

Karmactive Team

November 23, 2023