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Energy refers to the application of engineering to energy efficiency and services, facility management, ecology, and alternative energy technologies. It includes renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal power, biofuels, and hydro power.
One Step Closer to Powering Devices With a Desk Lamp
Currently, batteries are responsible for powering most of our devices, and even some of our cars. But what if we…
How a Bucket of Water Can Improve Solar Cell Efficiency
Looking at your cell phone, you realize the battery is low, which means you have to make another long walk into…
High-Powered Fuel Cells Give Electric-Powered Submersibles and Drones a Boost
The transportation industry is one of the largest consumers of energy in the U.S., with increasing demand to make…
Lithium-Air Batteries Can Store Energy for Cars, Houses and Industry
Current Lithium-ion battery technology will probably not be able to handle the future demand for energy. It is…
Accurately determine energy yield of bifacial solar modules
Research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, energy and digital technologies, imec, along with EnergyVille have…
Are smart cities without infrastructure the future?
A large proportion of the cost, disruption, pollution and exposure to natural disasters in a city would be…
These Flags Generate Energy from the Sun
Scientists have created flags that can generate electrical energy using wind and solar power. These flags were…
The rise of green technology in construction
Green building technology has become one of the hottest trends in construction. The benefits of a green technology…
Lighthouse for electric mobility on the water
The Seine may soon be the world’s greenest river and Paris boat operators are leading the way.
The City of Paris…
Cow Breathalyzers Measure Flatulence (and methane emissions)
Cows are always on the move, which makes it difficult to track just how much methane they're giving off.