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Factoring Climate-Water Impacts into Electric Grid Planning is Crucial

University-based and national laboratory scientists have performed a new analysis using a new modeling method for long-lasting electricity generation infrastructure planning that takes into account future climate and water resource conditions.

22 Nov 2019

Increased Power and High Demand for Midsummer Solar Roofs

Midsummer Solar Roofs by solar energy technology leader Midsummer now presents increased power on Sweden's most environmentally friendly integrated solar cell roof.

From Midsummer AB 22 Nov 2019

Teijin Signs License Agreement with Shanghai Energy to Develop EV Battery Separators

Teijin Limited announced today that it has signed an technical license agreement with Shanghai Energy New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (SEMCORP) for the manufacture of solvent-based coating separators used in lithium-ion secondary batteries (LIBs) for electric vehicles (EVs).

From Teijin Limited 22 Nov 2019

Novel Hybrid Device Harnesses Heat from Sun and Stores it as Thermal Energy

Scientists at the University of Houston describe a new device that can efficiently harness solar energy and store it until it is required, offering the potential for applications spanning from power generation to desalination and distillation.

22 Nov 2019

EuPC: Digital Platform to Monitor Uptake of Recycled Polymers Now Available in UK

EuPC has launched Monitoring Recyclates for Europe (MORE) the single, unified online tool to monitor the uptake of recycled polymers into products and is available for the use by converters in the United Kingdom (UK).

From European Plastics Converters 22 Nov 2019

ABB Proves World-First Subsea Power Technology System, Signaling New Era for Offshore Oil and Gas

ABB’s pioneering subsea power distribution and conversion technology system is commercially viable, bringing groundbreaking potential for cleaner, safer and more sustainable offshore oil and gas production, following the completion of a 3,000-hour shallow water test.

From ABB 21 Nov 2019

XPRIZE Announces New $10 Million Competition to Preserve Rainforests Across the Globe

Today, XPRIZE, the global leader in designing and operating incentive competitions to solve humanity’s grand challenges, officially launched the $10M Rainforest XPRIZE.

21 Nov 2019

Metal Pollution in Warming Oceans is a Serious Threat to Soft Coral Sea Fans

In an age of warming oceans, the copper metal is an emerging threat to the colorful, elegant sea fans that sway through the coral reefs in the waters near Puerto Rico.

20 Nov 2019

Fossil Free Solar Cars in the World's Longest Student Race

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is a 3,000-kilometer long race in Australia with the aim of driving the development of new sustainable solar-powered vehicles forward. Students from universities all over the world participate.

From Lesjöfors AB 20 Nov 2019

Increase in Global Wind Speeds Could Boost Wind Power Production

Average daily wind speeds are increasing across most parts of the globe after roughly three decades of steady slowing. This has turned out to be a blessing to wind farms.

19 Nov 2019

Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Freshwater Areas Could Double due to Climate Change

Thousands of different organic molecules that have earlier gone unnoticed are present in every drop of freshwater.

19 Nov 2019

More Nitrous Oxide is Released into the Atmosphere than Previously Believed

A majority of the individuals know nitrous oxide (N2O) as “laughing gas,” which is utilized for its anesthetic effects. But what is not known is that N2O is, in fact, the third most significant long-lasting greenhouse gas, after carbon dioxide (CO2) gas and methane.

19 Nov 2019

MIT Energy Initiative Report Offers Pathways to Achieving Sustainable Personal Mobility

In our daily lives, we all make choices about how we travel and what type of vehicle we own or use. We consider these choices within the constraints of our current transportation system and weigh concerns including costs, convenience, and — increasingly — carbon emissions.

19 Nov 2019

Trelleborg Launches Frame™ Radar Absorbing Material at WinEurope Offshore 2019

Trelleborg’s applied technologies operation will launch Frame™, a new radar absorbing material for wind turbines, blade and nacelles, at WindEurope Offshore to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, later this month.

From Trelleborg AB 19 Nov 2019

Novel Glass-Paneled Solar Cooker Delivers Exceptional Performance

Researchers at EPFL have built a glass-paneled solar cooker that provides excellent performance. Their patented design is designed to work an average of 155 days per year in the cloudiest areas of Switzerland, and up to 240 days in the sunniest days.

18 Nov 2019