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Energy refers to the application of engineering to energy efficiency and services, facility management, ecology, and alternative energy technologies. It includes renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal power, biofuels, and hydro power.
GaN Goes Mainstream
APEC 2019 is bringing with it a burst of GaN enthusiasm.
Engineers have been excited, yet hesitant to embrace…
Eliminating Glass Fog with Gold Nanoparticles and Solar Power
A durable transparent surface coated with gold nanoparticles embedded in titanium oxide can clear fogged surfaces…
Solar Tech Absorbs Moisture From Air To Create Clean, Usable Water
As advanced as our world is today, access to clean water still remains one of the biggest challenges facing…
One Step Closer to Powering Devices With a Desk Lamp
Currently, batteries are responsible for powering most of our devices, and even some of our cars. But what if we…
How a Bucket of Water Can Improve Solar Cell Efficiency
Looking at your cell phone, you realize the battery is low, which means you have to make another long walk into…
High-Powered Fuel Cells Give Electric-Powered Submersibles and Drones a Boost
The transportation industry is one of the largest consumers of energy in the U.S., with increasing demand to make…
Lithium-Air Batteries Can Store Energy for Cars, Houses and Industry
Current Lithium-ion battery technology will probably not be able to handle the future demand for energy. It is…
Accurately determine energy yield of bifacial solar modules
Research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, energy and digital technologies, imec, along with EnergyVille have…
Are smart cities without infrastructure the future?
A large proportion of the cost, disruption, pollution and exposure to natural disasters in a city would be…
These Flags Generate Energy from the Sun
Scientists have created flags that can generate electrical energy using wind and solar power. These flags were…