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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.
Scotland to create the world’s largest floating wind farm
The Scottish Government has just approved a plan to install the world's largest offshore wind development off the…
Tesla Turns Its Model S Vehicles Autonomous With A Swift Software Release
Since Tesla has been testing its autopilot vehicle technology for over a year, it decided to equip every Model S…
Candle soot could power future electric vehicles
The news is constantly flooded with battery improvements — how to make more powerful, cheaper, faster batteries. As…
Fusion Reactors Could Be The New Go-To For Electricity Production
In just a few decades, we could see fusion reactors become an economically viable method of electricity production.
Engineers Develop Portabella Mushroom Batteries That Could Be Used In Future…
Designing batteries from food is not a new thing. People have been making batteries out of potatoes, lemons, and…
New Strain Gage Bundle from Micro-Measurements for High-Temperature Applications
To meet the growing demand for precise and reliable strain gages and accessories operating in harsh environments,…
Stanford Engineers Boost Solar Efficiency By Adding Transparent Cooling Coating To…
Solar energy is an effective and growing means of electricity production, but oftentimes, the solar cells actually…
Boeing Wants To Generate Electricity From Airport Runway Noises
Planes taking off or landing can be very noisy. For Boeing, that may actually be a good thing.
The Crownstone Smart Power Outlet Recognizes Your Devices Based On Energy…
Since the craze these days is connecting pretty much everything, here's another way you can make your home smarter…
17 Colleges Are In Competition To Create The Best Solar-Powered Home
Every two years since 2002, the U.S. Department of Energy hosts a Solar Decathlon challenging collegiate teams to…