Articles tagged with Power Industry
A new rate plan aims to benefit individuals who use less power or utilize solar power, while those with high peak usage pay more. The system uses electric smart meters and a grid access fee to approximate the impact of end-users' time-varying demand on local distribution networks.
The Quaise approach uses millimeter wave technology to melt rock, creating a strong glass liner that prevents the hole from collapsing. The technology also automatically removes vaporized rock using existing compressor technology, making it economically feasible and practical for widespread adoption.
Researchers analyzed four decades of data on American crocodiles in the Everglades, finding that high-salinity water has a negative impact on their health and survival. The study provides insight into the species' response to environmental changes.
A winning consortium led by Ben-Gurion University and Arizona State University will receive up to $6 million under a U.S.-Israel Energy Center research funding grant. The project aims to develop technologies to mitigate cyberattacks on energy infrastructure using data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin developed a magnetic material that demonstrates the fastest magnetic switching ever recorded, six times faster than the previous record. The discovery could lead to new energy-efficient ultra-fast computers and data storage systems, revolutionizing the field of information technology.
A study by Chinese Academy of Sciences researchers found that China's efforts to achieve a 1.5°C warming limit require significant reductions in carbon and non-carbon emissions, with substantial declines in energy consumption and fossil fuel use. The study also highlights the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources.
The Electron Ion Collider will take 3D images of electrons colliding with polarized protons and ions, shedding light on fundamental questions in nuclear physics. The collider's experimental equipment may also detect the elusive chiral magnetic effect, a crucial prediction for understanding the universe's matter-antimatter imbalance.
The HyPER project aims to produce clean and versatile hydrogen, a vital compound for fertilisers, chemicals, and industry. The new pilot plant will demonstrate innovative hydrogen production technology reducing CO2 emissions by capturing carbon dioxide during the process.
A new decision support system (DSS) simulates electric power system emergencies in real-time, allowing dispatchers to test actions and evaluate consequences quickly. The system outperforms traditional simulations by five folds, enabling more accurate decision-making.
A new study reveals that energy models play a significant role in shaping the energy transition, influencing policy decisions and informing energy futures. Policymakers are increasingly relying on modeling outputs to define energy and climate targets, while researchers demand greater transparency to protect model credibility.
Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a metric that reflects the average price of energy in the United States, providing a way to optimize policies for a smooth and efficient transition to clean energy. The energy price index can forecast energy demands and prices, helping policymakers navigate the evolving energy landscape.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have developed graphene oxide nanofiltration membranes that can effectively recycle pulping wastewater while rejecting chemicals, reducing energy consumption and costs. The new technology has the potential to save the paper industry over 30% in energy usage.
A study by Cornell economists found that market-based or incentive-based environmental policies can spur innovation and improvements in production processes, benefiting regulated firms. However, policies mandating environmental standards and technologies may harm output and profits.
The University of Texas at El Paso received a $1 million National Nuclear Security Administration grant to train underrepresented students in the energy industry. Through this program, UTEP students will gain skills and training to compete for jobs in nuclear energy, with opportunities for internships and research projects.
Isamu Akasaki, Shuji Nakamura, Nick Holonyak Jr, M. George Craford, and Russell Dupuis receive the prestigious award for their groundbreaking work in LED lighting technology. The prize acknowledges the significant reduction of energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions through sustainable solid-state lighting.
A new blockchain technology enables optimal matching of buy and sell orders in peer-to-peer energy trading, allowing for more efficient use of surplus electricity from renewable energy sources. The system allows consumers to engage in direct trading at optimal prices, maximizing the amount of surplus electricity available in the market.
Researchers developed flexible thermoelectric devices that can generate electricity from human skin temperature, overcoming limitations of existing rigid devices. The new technology allows for mass production of wearable devices with high power generation performance, solving the power-source issue for battery-based sensor systems.
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have identified a new mechanism for the formation of bastnèsite, a rare earth-bearing mineral essential for low-carbon energy generation and smart devices. The discovery has important economic implications due to the high demand for rare earth elements and their limited availability.
Researchers from three US DOE labs outline a framework for engineering-based modeling and analysis to support complex optimization of hybrid energy systems. The study presents an objective new path forward for leveraging multiple energy sources to maximize value.
Researchers from the US Department of Energy's three applied energy laboratories have developed a new framework for engineering-based modeling and analysis to support complex optimization of hybrid energy systems. These systems can leverage multiple energy sources to maximize value and deliver lower-emission energy to industry.
Researchers from Stony Brook University and UMass Lowell will investigate ways to make energy generation, storage, and system operation more efficient and reliable, particularly in microgrid settings. The research program aims to address challenges in energy resiliency and advance the next generation of energy systems.
Researchers are exploring the potential to capture, store and release waste heat from Port Talbot steelworks using a thermochemical heat storage material. The project aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by offsetting the heat generated by the giant steelworks.
Professor Emeritus Hirofumi Akagi received the 2020 EPE Gaston Maggetto Medal for his research on power electronics. He is also the second Japanese recipient of this award, following Eisuke Masada in 2018.
A recent study found that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant decrease in global carbon dioxide emissions, with a total drop of 1551 million tonnes. The pandemic resulted in a 16.9% decline in emissions in April, largely due to lockdown measures and reduced transportation sector activity.
The UH research center is collaborating with the Southern States Energy Board to accelerate the deployment of carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies. The partnership aims to address early technology deployment risks through workforce development and public-private partnerships.
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a step-by-step plan to recycle cigarette butts into bricks, offering a solution to global littering problems. The plan outlines practical steps for industries to work together to tackle the issue of cigarette butt pollution, which results in toxic waste and energy consumption.
Scientists have discovered a metal-free carbon-based catalyst with potential to transform chemical manufacturing, enabling more efficient reactions without expensive transition metals. The catalysts are robust and deliver unexpected catalytic reactions for various processes including hydrogenolysis, dehydrogenation, and hydrogenation.
Researchers from Texas A&M University designed a single device called PINE that improves energy delivery between home solar-power systems and the electrical grid. The device regulates grid voltage, integrates solar energy, and manages energy flow, making homes less dependent on the external power grid during blackouts.
The Urban Future Lab and leading organizations have launched the Carbon to Value Initiative, a multi-year program to accelerate the development of carbontech innovations. The initiative will connect startups with industry leaders and create a collaborative ecosystem to make carbontech cost-effective and deployable at scale.
UTA researchers are working on developing machine-learning models to predict real-time energy demand and manage smart grid systems. The goal is to create a dynamic decision analytics and optimization framework that enables a highly efficient, real-time energy management system.
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a 'smart' system that controls energy storage and release in wind turbines to regulate the national grid. The system uses variable speed rotors to keep pace with electricity demand, reducing the risk of power cuts and supporting widespread wind energy use.
Scientists develop novel 3D-spiral circuit design for faster and more energy-efficient machine learning training. The design reduces interconnecting wiring needs and enhances algorithm accuracy up to 90%. This innovation may enable the next generation of energy-efficient AI devices.
Researchers at Surrey's Advanced Technology Institute develop a new three-layer composite using carbon nanotubes, PANI, and hydrothermal carbon that demonstrates remarkable rate-capability at high energy densities.
Researchers successfully demonstrated the feasibility of quantum key distribution systems to enhance cybersecurity and extend range, ensuring compatibility across different vendors. This technology provides a secure solution for utilities without administrative headaches, simplifying operations.
Researchers found that price increases rarely impact short-term energy consumption, but have a significant effect after about five years. The study developed two scenarios for future development: E-POL and CLI, which focus on increasing electricity use and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy-efficient technologies.
Researchers at KAUST have developed a new method to separate xylenes from benzene derivatives using cucurbit[7]uril, requiring no heating or elevated pressure. The process has high efficiency and low energy consumption, making it suitable for industrial implementation.
A researcher at Samara Polytech has designed a wind-powered generator with irregular cross-section conductors that reduces mass and dimensions, increasing efficiency. The design has been patented and implemented in electric machines with integrated electronic units and liquid cooling.
Researchers from NUS Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative create a highly energy-efficient molecular system that achieves optimal digital in-memory computing. The invention enables charge disproportionation or electronic symmetry breaking, overcoming decades-long material systems bottleneck.
The project aims to demonstrate that intelligent control of a small number of connected and automated vehicles can improve the energy efficiency of all vehicles in the flow by reducing congestion effects.
The Collaborative Water-Energy Research Center (CoWERC) aims to reduce energy needed for desalination, improve water recovery and support safe water reuse through research, development and commercialization of new technologies. CoWERC will enable the creation of energy-water systems that could be implemented worldwide.
A comprehensive analysis by Northwestern University and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that data center energy use has remained roughly flat over the past decade, despite increasing demand for data. The researchers made strategic policy recommendations to manage future growth in energy use.
A research team, led by Caroline Krejci, is developing a framework to analyze food, energy, and water systems in the Des Moines area. The project aims to test the impact of different policies on farmer and consumer decisions, with the goal of promoting sustainable cities.
Scientists have created custom light using 2D materials by combining different transition metal dichalcogenides to form artificial semi-conductors emitting specific colors. This discovery opens up new strategies for manipulating light with precise energy and color, paving the way for mass industrialization of tailor-made lighting.
A device that generates over 5 volts of electricity directly from the movement of a liquid droplet has been developed by researchers at Nagoya University. The device, made of flexible thin films, uses molybdenum disulfide as an active material to harness energy from liquid motion.
SPARKZ Inc. exclusively licensed five battery technologies from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, eliminating cobalt metal in lithium-ion batteries for more sustainable, fast-charging batteries. The partnership aims to accelerate electric vehicle production and grid energy storage solutions.
Researchers partner with energy companies to test whether mindfulness exercises can improve safety and reduce burnout among offshore workers. The study aims to develop an easy-to-implement safety program with a broad impact on the industry.
Scientists from Cornell University and Brookhaven National Laboratory successfully demonstrated the world's first capture and reuse of energy in a multi-turn particle accelerator. The Energy Recovery Linear accelerator (ERL) technology uses two transformational 'green' technologies to recover and re-use previously accelerated particles...
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a computer simulation to compare energy use on similar weather days, helping utility companies and homeowners determine potential energy cost savings. The team also created a geothermal energy storage system that reduces peak electricity demand up to 37% in homes while balancing gr...
A new study challenges conventional wisdom on obesity, suggesting that eating too much, not exercising too little, may be the primary factor in weight gain. Researchers found that Amazonian children with physically active lifestyles and chronic immune system challenges spent similar numbers of calories as sedentary children in the US, ...
Researchers have designed a catalyst that converts biomass into light olefins with an impressive yield of over 99%, requiring significantly less energy than previous catalysts. The optimized catalyst, NbAlS-1, offers a more environmentally friendly approach to biofuel synthesis.
A research team has identified a new type of metal organic framework (MOF) that can selectively capture CO2 from flue gases, even in the presence of water. The discovery could lead to more efficient carbon dioxide removal from industrial emissions and help mitigate global climate change.
Researchers found that particles in microgravity develop strong electrical charges and stick together, forming large aggregates. This process helps explain how asteroids and planets form in outer space. The study also identifies new approaches for controlling fine particle aggregation in industrial processing.
Researchers are developing new metal conductors to replace indium tin oxide (ITO) in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), addressing limitations such as high cost and poor performance. The new technology, funded by a $1 million DOE grant, aims to improve OLED displays with enhanced brightness and flexibility.
A team of researchers has generated multi-millijoule 3-cycle pulses at an unprecedented average power level of 318 W, paving the way for industrial applications. The achievement marks a significant milestone in few-cycle laser technology and opens up new possibilities for highly parallelized material processing.
The Brookhaven-CFS project aims to develop breakthrough technologies for the fusion power industry, focusing on quench detection and protection systems. The team will collaborate to characterize high-temperature superconductors and test their ability to withstand damage-inducing events.
The KAUST team developed porous membranes from recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), reducing the energy used in chemical separation processes. The membranes can withstand high temperatures and separate molecules of different sizes.
The Department of Energy announces private-public awards to advance fusion energy technology through the Innovation Network for Fusion Energy program INFUSE. The funded projects will provide companies with access to DOE's national laboratories to overcome critical scientific and technological hurdles in pursuing fusion energy systems.
Researchers at Ohio State University have made a discovery that could provide new insights into how superconductors might move energy more efficiently. They found that graphene can become a superconductor when twisted to an angle of around 0.9 degrees, which is less than previously thought.
Researchers find that consumers are better at identifying and reacting to deals, constructing 'deals' with unintended value through crowdsourced online forums. This can lead to stockouts, logistical problems, and anti-company sentiment among consumers.
The DGIST research team has developed a flexible CZTSSe thin-film solar cell with an unprecedented efficiency of 11.4%, breaking the previous record. This achievement enables mass production using eco-friendly materials, making it easier to commercialize and apply in various fields like wearables, buildings, and automobiles.