UK clean power by 2030? Achievable but challenging, says report By Peter HUTCHISON London (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 The UK Labour government’s intention to decarbonise the country’s power grid by the end of the decade is a “huge challenge” but “achievable”, according to a report published on Tuesday. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge […]
Space-Based Solar Power for Earth’s Energy Needs by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 As the world grapples with an ever-growing demand for energy, the need for clean and sustainable solutions becomes increasingly urgent. Fossil fuels, the traditional energy workhorse, are no longer a viable long-term option. But what if the […]
How Space-Based Solar Panels Could Address Global Energy Crises by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 As global energy prices and emissions from unsustainable processes mount, new research from Queen’s University might show a means of using space-based solar panels to solve problems on Earth. The university’s School of Electronics, Electrical […]
Silk Thread Innovation Powers Smart Textile Technology by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 Imagine a sweater that can generate power for health-monitoring electronics or charge your mobile phone while you exercise. This has remained a challenge because materials that are both effective conductors and suitable for textiles have been difficult […]
Direct Observation of Space Charge Layers Inside Fuel Cell Electrolytes by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 01, 2024 A team of researchers from The University of Tokyo has successfully observed the space charge layers inside the solid electrolyte of a fuel cell, providing important insights into their existence and impact. […]
Exploring the cost and feasibility of battery-electric ships by Jessica Scully for Berkeley News Berkeley CA (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 Retrofitting a portion of the US shipping fleet from internal combustion engines to battery-electric systems could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be largely cost effective by 2035, according to a new study […]
