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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
08/17/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Wind energy expected to soon exceed hydro energy as the largest renewable source of electricity generation
Move aside, hydroelectric power, because a new wind is blowing through the U.S. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), wind power will become the biggest provider of renewable electricity by the end of this year. Hydroelectric power is the historical leader in renewable electricity thanks to its mature technologies and widespread usage. However, the […]
08/06/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Could eggshell membranes be the next great biomaterial for harvesting green energy?
Of all the naturally occurring organic materials in the world, you wouldn’t think eggs would have anything to do with collecting clean, sustainable energy. And it is not even the entire egg, but just the shell. An article on Nanowerks covered how eggshell membranes might serve as a biomaterial for piezoelectric materials used in nanogenerators. […]
07/31/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Practical preparedness: Solar powered battery charger for AA, AAA, C, and D batteries
Rechargeable batteries are a pricey but great convenience that becomes invaluable when you are away from the power grid or when the grid goes down. To get the most out of batteries, you will need a charger that can get power from the sun. An article on The Modern Survival Blog provides the lowdown on […]
07/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
British company successfully tested its prototype nuclear fusion reactor at temperatures hotter than the Sun
Representatives of a British firm claimed that its prototype nuclear fusion reactor has successfully sustained temperatures that exceed the heat generated by the Sun. In an article on SHTF Plan.com, the company claimed that commercial customers could expect practical fusion power by 2030. Tokamak Energy reported that its ST40 fusion reactor has managed to heat […]
07/27/2018
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By Edsel Cook
University of Utah engineer received $2M grant to develop smarter tech to tackle power outages
A new research laboratory is being constructed in Utah. Funded by the U.S. Navy, it will develop microgrid technologies that can help communities maintain or restore their supply of electricity after a natural disaster or a cyber attack takes out the main power grid, an article in News Wise states. When Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto […]
07/25/2018
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By Edsel Cook
New prototype nuclear battery packs 10x more energy than commercial chemical cells
A troika of Russian research institutes have developed a new battery that use nuclear material as its energy source. In a Phys.org article, the prototype cell can store 10 times more energy than its chemical equivalents on the commercial market. The nuclear battery use nickel-63, a radioactive isotope of nickel. Their diodes are made from high-grade diamonds. […]
07/15/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Sandia National Laboratories receives $10m from DOE to design a cheaper and more efficient solar energy system
The U.S. Department of Natural Energy (DOE) has bestowed a $10.5 million grant on a New Mexico-based research and development laboratory. In return, the researchers will come up with a cheaper and better version of an existing utility-scale solar power system, an article in News Wise states. Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) will be refining “concentrated […]
06/27/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A simple guide to making your own wind turbine
If you live in a windy area, you could take advantage of the weather by building a small wind turbine. Here is a construction guide for a DIY turbine for your home. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) You will need the following tools and materials for your project: Old electric drill Phillips screwdriver and screws A cutting tool such as PVC […]
06/21/2018
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By Edsel Cook
New nanoscale coating for solar cells able to absorb 20 percent more sunlight
You may have heard of whispering galleries like the National Statuary Hall in the Capitol Building, where you can hear what’s being said on the other side of the half-dome. Maryland researchers created a nanoscale coating that traps light in a similar way, an article in Science Daily states. When applied on a solar cell, the […]
06/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Solar power for the whole world could be generated from a relatively small patch of land, says report
If the U.S. wants to completely rely on solar power, it will need to set aside a lot of land. But solar energy can fulfill the world’s power needs, and an article on Inverse states that the average nation can set aside a relatively small percentage of its land area for solar farms. Renewable energy […]
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