One thing is clear – all our future developments in engineering and technology are going to be controlled by the energy storage mechanisms and engineers are already dedicating their attention to developing newer solutions for energy storage. PolyPlus Batteries & Johnson Controls have received ARPA-E energy grant to develop ‘aqueous rechargeable Lithium-Sulphur battery’. This new type of … Continue reading Lithium-Sulphur rechargeable battery from PolyPlus may replace Li-Ion batteries
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Marines eye solar power to eliminate dependency on fuel generators
The United States Marines are already using solar panels to reduce their reliance on fuel generators, but by 2025, the few and proud hope eliminate the diesel-chugging monstrosities entirely. The Office of Naval Research has announced new partnerships with Raytheon, Battelle and Emcore to develop a transportable hybrid system that would leverage solar energy, heat … Continue reading Marines eye solar power to eliminate dependency on fuel generators
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China’s photovoltaic solar cell producers face tough situation
Chinese solar cell producers may face an even tougher situation, as India, following suit with the United States and Europe, launched an anti-dumping probe into Chinese solar energy products. On Nov. 23, India launched an anti-dumping investigation on solar cells and other products from various regions, including China, according to a statement posted on the … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic solar cell producers face tough situation
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Siemens Awarded O&M Contract For Two Ontario Wind Farms
The agreement is Siemens’ first 10-year wind service contract extension in Canada and includes the company’s blade modernization product, the Power Curve Upgrade, for the 44 SWT-2.3-93 units at Port Alma and the four SWT-2.3-93 units at Chatham Kent. Siemens Canada Ltd. has been awarded a long-term wind power service contract for 48 SWT-2.3-93 and … Continue reading Siemens Awarded O&M Contract For Two Ontario Wind Farms
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US to sell offshore wind energy leases off 3 states
The federal government plans to sell leases for wind farms off the coasts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Virginia, marking the first time it has sold competitive leases for wind energy on the outer continental shelf, officials said Friday. The leases for the two areas, which total more than 430 square miles, will be sold … Continue reading US to sell offshore wind energy leases off 3 states
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