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Solar Powered Water Harvester Can Draw Out Liters of Water from Desert Air

Researchers form UC Berkeley have demonstrated a water harvester device that is capable of pulling liters of water out of the air in desert like conditions. Whats better is that is powered directly from the sun.

By Kris Walker 14 Apr 2017

Researchers Synthesize Unique Material for New Generation Solar Elements

The team of researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) together with Swiss physicists had synthesised unique material for the new generation solar elements. Japanese company Tokyo Chemical Industry has acquired the licence for the patent of the invention.

13 Apr 2017

New System to Convert Methane into Deep Green, Energy-Rich, Gelatin-Like Substance

Oil and gas wells and even cattle release methane gas into the atmosphere, and researchers are working on ways to not only capture this gas but also convert it into something useful and less-polluting.

12 Apr 2017

SolarBotanic and Brunel Develop IoE Renewable Energy Source to Power Cell Phone Towers

A new EU directive highlights the high electricity generation cost in remote areas located throughout Europe, including, but not limited to, islands, alpine areas, and small villages.

12 Apr 2017

MIT Energy Initiative Launches New Study “Mobility of the Future”

“Mobility of the Future” study examines how developments in technology, fuel, infrastructure, policy, and consumer preference will drive transportation changes.

11 Apr 2017

Inexpensive, Reliable Storage Systems Could Enable Boom in Renewable Energy

Inexpensive, reliable, and forgettable storage systems could enable boom in renewables, say speakers at MIT Energy Conference.

10 Apr 2017

Researchers Identify Defects that May Reduce Efficiency of Silicon Solar Cells

MIT mechanical engineers are leading an effort to detect defects that reduce efficiency.

10 Apr 2017

TMS's Proprietary Microwave Drying System Significantly Reduces Toxic Emissions

Targeted Microwave Solutions Inc. is pleased to announce exceptional air emissions and water quality results.

10 Apr 2017

New Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel Engine Helps Minimize Environmental Impact

The new Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine is being billed as the perfect combination of air and fuel.

10 Apr 2017

Clean Seed Agricultural Technologies Receives Support to Produce and Commercialize High-Precision Seeder

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Science Terry Beech, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay, today announced an investment of $1,825,000 to Clean Seed Agricultural Technologies Ltd. to support the commercialization, production and distribution of a new, high-precision seeder.

10 Apr 2017

New Catalyst for Efficiently Converting Carbon Dioxide to Carbon Monoxide

A new catalyst capable of converting carbon dioxide (CO2) to carbon monoxide (CO) in an efficient manner has been invented by researchers from the University of Amsterdam (UvA).

7 Apr 2017

New UCLA-Led Research to Focus on Potentials, Drawbacks of Climate Engineering Technologies

A new research project focusing on the potentials and drawbacks of climate engineering technologies will be headed by Edward Parson, the Dan and Rae Emmett Professor of Environmental Law at UCLA and co-director of the Emmett Institute.

7 Apr 2017

Murray Material Resembling Porous Leaf Veins Could Enhance Battery Capacity

An international research team has deduced that the performance of applications ranging from rechargeable batteries to high-performance gas sensors can be enhanced by using the natural structure seen in leaves.

7 Apr 2017

Efficient Drivetrains Delivers First of Six Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Armored Vehicles to Sectran Security

Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI), a global leader in advanced high-efficiency zero emissions hybrid and electric vehicle drivetrain solutions announced today that it has delivered the first of six Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Armored vehicles to Sectran Security.

7 Apr 2017

New Study Reveals Safety Risk of Potentially Explosive Methane Gas Leaking from Energy Wells

Potentially explosive methane gas leaking from energy wells may travel extensively through groundwater and pose a safety risk, according to a new study by University of Guelph researchers.

6 Apr 2017