ENERGY SKILLS QUEENSLAND TO HAVE ENERGY CONFERENCE More info here >>> http://www.fcci.com.au/2011/08/1246/ Sourced & published by Henry Sapiecha
Posted on August 24th, 2011 by Editor
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NEW ALLOY CONVERTS HEAT DIRECTLY TO ELECTRICITY The heat given off by electronics, automobile engines, factories and other sources is a potentially huge source of energy, and various technologies are being developed in order to capture that heat, and then convert it into electricity. Thanks to an alloy that was recently developed at the University [...]
Posted on August 13th, 2011 by Editor
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CHARGING YOUR BATTERY IN ONLY MINUTES IS POSSIBLE A diagram of a lithium-ion battery constructed using Braun’s nanostructured bicontinuous cathode (left), and a scanning electron microscope image of the nanostructure (right) (Image: Paul Braun, University of Illinois) Of all the criticisms of electric vehicles, probably the most commonly-heard is that their batteries take too long [...]
Posted on July 6th, 2011 by Editor
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Posted on December 27th, 2010 by Editor
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Posted on December 17th, 2010 by Editor
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RavenSkin insulation stores up daytime heat for release when temperatures drop RavenBrick, the company that brought us the smart tinting RavenWindow, has added to its folio of temperature regulating building materials with RavenSkin. Unlike traditional insulation that blocks all heat equally, this innovative wall insulation material absorbs heat during the day to keep the interior [...]
Posted on November 26th, 2010 by Editor
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Sahara Solar Breeder Project aims to provide 50 percent of the world’s electricity by 2050 This is ambition with a capital A. Universities in Japan and Algeria have teamed up on a project that aims to solve the world’s energy problems. Called the Sahara Solar Breeder Project, the plan is to build manufacturing plants around [...]
Posted on November 26th, 2010 by Editor
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ECO FRIENDLY HOME DESIGN ARTICLE by Cynthia Booth New Jersey school of architecture professor presents us how to construct an environmental-friendly home with limited funds Did you know 2 New York based architects designed an asymmetrical home with a fixed cost of $250,000? Architects and Jersey City residents Richard Garber (assistant tutor at the Newjersey [...]
Posted on September 13th, 2010 by Editor
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America’s first public-use quick-charge station for electric vehicles opens Portland General Electric and NEC have joined forces to declare North America’s first public-use, quick-charge station for electric vehicles open for business. Heralded as a tipping point for the roll-out of electric vehicles in the U.S., the Takasago Rapid Charging Station is said to provide batteries [...]
Posted on August 13th, 2010 by Editor
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Energy storage system to top up peak electricity supply The amount of power drawn from the electricity grid can vary greatly at different times of the day. It usually peaks in the early evening for a couple of hours after the mass exodus from school and work, while short-lived spikes are also common after major [...]
Posted on August 13th, 2010 by Editor
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