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Novel, Efficient Heat Exchange Device with Elements Made of Polymeric Hollow Fibers

The basic needs of a person are access to hot water in a residential building and pleasant temperature in it. Yet, currently, breakages usually occur in the heating or hot water supply system. They can be prevented through innovative design solutions and also the use of innovative materials.

9 Aug 2018

Study Reveals Advantages of Energy Efficiency Investment

A number of projects reveal how progress in the efficiency of household energy use can lead to benefits for human health and well-being.

7 Aug 2018

New Enzyme-Based Method for Accelerating Biofuel Production

Imperial researchers have improved the process of using biology to create products such as fuels, medicines, plastics, and cosmetics.

26 Jun 2018

UK's First Energy-Positive Buildings Generate More Energy Than They Consume

The first energy-positive classroom in the UK produced over one & a half times the energy it consumed, according to data collected.

21 Jun 2018

Stochastic Modeling Method for Estimating Effect of Wind Power Fluctuation on Power Generation

Power systems can be damaged by variations in wind power generation output. A stochastic modeling technique allows the effect to be examined.

21 Jun 2018

Piezoelectric Ceramic Foam Could Dramatically Increase the Ability to Harvest Thermal and Mechanical Energy

According to Penn State scientists, a piezoelectric ceramic foam supported by a soft, elastic polymer support could enable a 10-fold increase in the capacity to harvest thermal and mechanical energy over regular piezoelectric composites.

23 May 2018

Research Gathers Evidence to Address Skeptics Against 100% Renewable Electricity Platforms

Questions raised by a review paper last year include - Is there sufficient space for all solar panels and wind turbines to provide man’s energy requirements? What happens if the wind doesn't blow and the sun doesn't shine? Won't renewables destabilize the grid and result in blackouts?

21 May 2018

Researchers One Step Closer to Building Carbon-Recycling System

A carbon-recycling system that can harvest solar energy to transform water & CO2 into liquid fuels, could become a reality. By improving parts of the system, two-electron chemical reactions can be performed: a significant development over the energy inefficient one-electron reactions.

17 May 2018

A Promising New Eco-Friendly System for Purifying Natural Gas

In the Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, from AIP Publishing, fundamental researchers at the Colorado School of Mines have suggested a unique two-part system for separating impurities from natural gas.

4 May 2018

Combining Renewable Energy and Nuclear Plants to Balance Power Supply and Demand

Typically, nuclear power plants are either operated to their full potential or not operated at all. However, the technical ability of the plants enables them to adapt to the varying demand for power, thereby better accommodating renewable energy sources such as solar power or wind.

26 Apr 2018