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Solar Panel Array Designed Using Origami Principles
Researchers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory think that origami principles could help utilize space solar power for Earth-based purposes. »
Shale Oil Profits Can Pay for Emission Reduction
Unanticipated economic benefits from the shale oil and natural gas boom could help offset the costs of reducing the U.S.’s carbon footprint, say agricultural economists at Purdue University. »
German Wind Farms Kill Foreign Bats
In a recent study scientists have identified the geographical origin of the most common bat species found dead below German wind turbines. »
EU Transport Policy Is Insufficient to Achieve Emission Reductions
A new study has found that a focus on new technology is not enough to meet CO2 reduction targets in the transport industry. »
Water Lens Uses Sunlight to Purify Drinking Water
A 6-foot-tall, self-sustaining magnifying glass uses sunlight to heat and disinfect polluted water. »
Halide Salts Make Lithium Batteries More Durable
Chemical engineers at Cornell University used halide salts to create safer, longer-lasting lithium batteries. »
Reduction of Aerosol Emissions to Affect Photovoltaic Energy
According to the Joint Research Center (JRC), the EU in-house scientific service, a global reduction on aerosol emissions is going to affect photovoltaic energy production. »
Garnet Electrolyte Based Safe Wins NASA Funding
The University of Maryland Energy Research Center faculty, Eric Wachsman, Liangbing Hu, and Chunsheng Wang have been awarded funding from NASA for their Garnet Electrolyte Based Safe, lithium-sulfur energy storage technology. »
Nanotubular Material Could Be Used for Energy Storage
Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California have created a new material that is 10 times stronger and stiffer than traditional aerogels of the same density. »
Bio2Electric to Develop Catalyst for Ethylene, Propylene Production
Bio2Electric, LLC, dba EcoCatalytic Technologies, is collaborating with North Carolina State University, among other industry partners,to develop a new catalyst technology to produce ethylene and propylene from natural gas. »
Foam Maximizes Enhanced Oil Recovery
Scientists at Rice University have discovered that foam very well may be the best stuff to maximize enhanced oil recovery. »
NASA Selects Technologies for Deep Space Energy Storage
NASA has chosen four proposals for advanced technologies that may be utilized for deep space energy storage applications. »Energy Trends & Tech
ABB to Connect Europe’s Largest Tidal Project to UK Grid
MeyGen tidal stream project in Scotland’s Pentland Firth, the largest tidal energy project in Europe, will use ABB technology to feed energy into the onshore distribution grid. »
2013 Wind Technologies Market Report Released
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. continues to be a leader in wind energy, ranking second in installed capacity in the world. »
8/15/2014 This Week in Energy: Beyond Headlines
Here’s a bit of energy news that didn’t make it into our daily coverage during the past week. In this review, we collected some of less big, but nonetheless interesting news, of the week that went by, from the world of energy science and technology. »
DTE Energy, Ford to Construct Largest Solar Array in MI
Ford Motor Company is partnering with DTE Energy to construct the Michigan’s largest solar array at Ford World Headquarters. »
Volkswagen, Audi to Offer More Sustainable Driving Experience
As the Volkswagen family of automobiles enters their new hybrid and electric vehicles to the U.S. they’ve already started partnering with companies to offer a more sustainable driving experience, like home solar power and carbon sequestration. »
Daily Fusion Becomes Media Partner for Monetising Mature Fields 2014 Summit
We are pleased to announce that The Daily Fusion has become an official media partner for the Monetising Mature Fields 2014 Summit, taking place in Dubai this October. »
2M UK Customers Switch to Independent Energy Suppliers
According to the UK’s Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), more than two million customers have switched to independent energy suppliers since 2010. »
Next-Gen Chevrolet Volt to Debut at 2015 NAIAS
The next generation Chevrolet Volt will debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). »
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