New York's Flywheel Grid Regulation System Goes Online July 12
New York's 20-megawatt flywheel energy storage system is about to go online later this month, to provide extra bursts of electricity for stabilizing the grid. Beacon Power, the project contractor, says it built the world's largest energy storage in Stephentown, N.Y.. They'll even host a ceremony at the official launch date, July 12.
Heat Powered Cooling System Invented at OSU Is 80 Percent Efficient
A series of advanced studies in microchannel technology at Oregon State University has led to the invention of a waste heat recovering device that can convert heat into cooling with an 80% efficiency.
Brazil Plans Great Progresses For Renewable Energy Generation
China, Japan, Germany or South Korea are not the only countries that make progresses in the renewable energy field. Brazil, for example, playing an important role in the world economy, has also announced big renewable energy plans for the future.
Wake Galloping Device Harnesses Power of Winds That Hit Bridges and Buildings
If someone told you he could generate energy from a phenomenon called wake galloping, what would your face change into? Well, two researchers from South Korea invented a device that does that and that uses a specific type of unstable airflow, wake galloping, which usually forms around bridge cables and other cylindrically-structured buildings.
China To Double Its Solar Energy Output From 5 to 10 GW by 2015
China is currently an important leader in the solar energy production market, but it plans to double its solar energy output from 5GW to 10GW. According to a report made by Ernst & Young a few days ago, China is the most attractive country in the world for renewable energy investors. This could be the reason why it is preparing to double its solar capacity.
Louis Palmer's New Solar-Powered Car To Be Presented in Dubai
Weighing about 170kg, the vehicle has the ability to reach a top speed of 45 km per hour. "We want to generate excitement about solar cars. This is a zero footprint, zero emissions car that can sustain itself with no battery," said Denis Lefrancois, general manager, Sustainable Media Group, a joint venture of Globe Events and Lootah International.
Europe's First Solar Powered Railway Tunnel Built In Antwerp, Belgium
The city of Antwerp is going to open Europe's first solar-powered railway tunnel built on the line between Paris and Amsterdam. The 2.1 miles-long tunnel will get its clean energy from 50,000 solar panels installed on top of it. The electricity will be used to power the 186 mph trains as they pass underneath, as well as the additional infrastructure.
Smart Solar Developing Sun Tracking Tube Solar Panels
Smart Solar International, the innovative solar panel will be adopted especially in tsunami-hit areas along the northern Pacific coast. For the beginning, the device will be launched in Japan in August and by the end of 2014 it will be spread in Asia and the Middle East.
Italian Football Club President Invests in Romanian Wind Power
It may seem weird, but the president of the football club Internazionale Milano, Massimo Moratti, is looking to invest in wind power. He is currently analyzing the opportunity of further developing the wind farm in the county of Dobrogea, and several other similar projects.
United States' Largest Zero-Net Energy Community To Be Built By UC Davis
The University of California-Davis wants to start the construction of United States' largest zero-net energy community. According to the officials, the UC Davis West Village will be equipped with a 4-megawatt, high efficiency SunPower solar power system and with a great number of innovative energy-efficient technologies.
