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Breaking the Limits of Traditional Solar Devices

Researchers at the University of Houston have developed an innovative solar harvesting device that could potentially generate 24/7 solar power, breaking the limits of traditional solar devices.

5 Oct 2022

Yokogawa Selected as MAC for Construction of Europe’s Largest Renewable Hydrogen Plant

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced today that it has been selected by Shell Plc to be the main automation contractor (MAC) for the construction of its Holland Hydrogen I plant in the Dutch port of Rotterdam.

26 Sep 2022

‘Solar at Night’ Project Resolves Grid’s Renewable Storage Gap

A campaign has been launched to ensure Australia’s future energy system includes the storage required to produce reliable and renewable energy overnight. Without investment in long-duration storage, Australia risks increased night-time price volatility and unnecessary reliance on fossil-fuel generation, Australia’s peak body for Solar Thermal has warned.

23 Sep 2022

Solar Tech Innovator Naked Energy Partners with Rinnai

British solar heat tech developer Naked Energy today announces their partnership with Rinnai, innovators in heating and hot water appliance manufacturing.

From Naked Energy Ltd. 21 Sep 2022

New Method to Transform CO2 From Exhaust Into Ethylene

Meenesh Singh and his team at the University of Illinois Chicago have found a means to transform the carbon dioxide extracted from industrial exhaust into ethylene, a crucial component of plastic manufacturing.

12 Sep 2022

Su-Vastika Solar Granted Patent for Its State-of-the-Art Emergency Rescue Device

Su-Vastika Solar has been granted a patent for its Emergency Rescue Device for Lifts, called "A system and method for providing backup to a consumer-friendly lift/elevator."

6 Sep 2022

Compensating Volatile Supply from Renewable Sources

Utility-scale batteries enable a greater feed-in of renewables to the grid by storing excess generation. Here, Stefan Hufnagl, Industry Specialist for Energy at energy software company, COPA-DATA, explains why and how using this technology on a large scale could create a more economic and environmentally friendly energy grid.

2 Sep 2022

Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute - ESB Capacity Mechanism Must Incentivise Overnight Renewable Electricity

Australia’s future energy system must include renewable power generators that can be dispatched for 12 or more hours, to meet Australia’s zero-emissions overnight power needs, the Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute has stated in response to the Energy Security Board’s ‘Capacity Mechanism’ investigation.

4 Aug 2022

New Aerospace Innovation to Propel UK to Growth and Greener Skies Backed by £273 Million

Solar powered aircraft, ultra-efficient wings and medical treatment carrying drones are just some of the technologies backed by £273 million to advance low-carbon aerospace innovation, economic growth and jobs, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng will announce at the Farnborough International Airshow today (Monday 18 July).

18 Jul 2022

Exponential Power Acquires Elite Technologies & Communications

Exponential Power, Inc. has acquired Elite Technologies & Communications, expanding the company’s position as an industry leading supplier of DC power, products, solutions and services. Elite Technologies & Communications (Elite Tech) specializes in advanced network communications, including central office engineering, DC power installation, transport, access and switching.

From Exponential Power, Inc. 14 Jul 2022