adminA significant step to develop the first megawatt from the marine hydrokinetic (MHK) Sotenas Wave Energy Plant off of Sweden’s west coast took place earlier this month when a 120-ton subsea generator switchgear was deployed and connected to the Swedish national power grid via a 10-km-long subsea cable.
adminBulletproof vests and other super-strong materials could soon become even tougher and more environmentally friendly at the same time with the help of extra firm, or ‘al dente,’ fibers. Researchers report an innovative way to spin high-performance polyethylene fibers from natural fats, such as oils from olives and peanuts.
adminResearchers are looking beyond the usual suspects in the search for microbes that can efficiently break down inedible plant matter for conversion to biofuels. A new comparative study finds the natural abilities of unconventional bacteria could help boost the efficiency of cellulosic biofuel production.
adminAll proud owners of an iPhone will soon realize the need for an iPhone car charger which will help them to recharge their iPhones even while they are driving. People…
adminFriction hampers the movement of all mechanical parts, including engines for transportation. Scientists built a system with virtually no friction. The system wraps graphene flakes around nanodiamonds that then roll between a diamond-like carbon-surface and graphene on silica.
Within a few years grid-scale battery storage paired with large wind and solar projects will become a commercially significant part of Enel Green Power’s business, the company tells Recharge.
adminSaving thousands of dollars every year can be done by the generation of free, renewable energy. The depressed economic environment means we all need ways to reduce expenses the way…
