Articles tagged with Energy Infrastructure
Researchers at Stanford University argue that private investors can help solve global infrastructure problems with secure investments and fair returns. The Collaboratory for Research on Global Projects has discussed ways to improve infrastructure investment security and encourage private shareholders.
Experts estimate that cost-effective retrofits could reduce energy use in China, India, and Brazil by at least 25%, while advanced technologies could reduce projected CO2 emission growth by 16%. Unlocking today's potential savings requires simple, highly cost-effective renovation projects to identify and eliminate energy waste.
The European Space Agency's workshop on telemedicine for Africa aimed to demonstrate the relevance of space technology in improving and complementing African health service structures. The event highlighted the need for a comprehensive picture of opportunities for telemedicine via satellite services, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
The project will address the physical structure of the grid and its computer communications network. Researchers will determine which parts are sensitive to failure and analyze marketing and technical aspects to improve security.
Bechtel is collaborating with INEEL to test and develop critical infrastructure, including process control and SCADA systems. The partnership aims to provide scalable and secure testing capabilities for government and industry.
The US will need to invest $450 billion in conventional electric infrastructure to meet growing demand by 20 years, but a smart energy approach can reduce this cost. By leveraging info tech, PNNL engineers aim to minimize new infrastructure, lower rates, and enhance grid security.
The University of California - San Diego has received a $1.8 million grant from the NSF to develop an experimental grid infrastructure, known as FWGrid. The project will enable innovative next-generation systems and applications with high-speed wireless, wired, computing, and data capabilities.
Richard Sachleben, a Massachusetts chemist, has been named a congressional fellow by the American Chemical Society. He will work on energy technology and infrastructure safety issues for the Energy Subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are collaborating with Digital Equipment Corp to create a new, high-performance desktop computing environment (HPID) that includes advanced video capabilities. The system will involve about 500 state-of-the-art computers and servers interconnected through a very high bandwidth, low-latency netw...