New US High-Speed Breaker Tested at 1,800-Volts Could Spark DC Electricity Boom Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a new circuit breaker that operates at 1,800 volts, a breakthrough that could revolutionize the way electricity is managed and distributed in the United States. This high-speed breaker is designed to handle direct current […]
World’s first two-ton electric cargo aircraft cuts 10-hour trip to under 1 hour
World’s First Two-Ton Electric Cargo Aircraft Cuts 10-Hour Trip to Under 1 Hour China has completed what it calls the world’s first offshore oil-platform cargo mission by a two-ton electric cargo aircraft. This groundbreaking achievement signifies a major leap forward in the realm of electric aviation and has the potential to revolutionize the transportation of […]
China deploys breakthrough super steel to build nuclear fusion generation reactor
China Deploys Breakthrough Super Steel to Build Nuclear Fusion Generation Reactor Nuclear fusion reactors rely on powerful superconducting magnets that must function under intense magnetic fields. The construction of these reactors demands materials that can withstand extreme conditions while maintaining structural integrity. In a groundbreaking move, China has recently announced the deployment of a new […]
Rolls-Royce teams up for advanced modular nuclear reactors to power 3 million homes
Rolls-Royce SMR Partners with Škoda JS to Bring Advanced Modular Nuclear Reactors to Millions of Homes Rolls-Royce SMR, a leading name in the world of engineering and technology, has once again showcased its commitment to innovation by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Czech firm Škoda JS. This partnership marks a significant step […]
Recycled glass gives solar panels high-performance, makes them work like new
Recycled Glass Gives Solar Panels High-Performance, Making Them Work Like New A new study by solar recycling firm SOLARCYCLE and Arizona State University (ASU) has confirmed what many in the renewable energy industry have long suspected: recycled glass can significantly enhance the performance of solar panels, effectively rejuvenating them to work like new. This groundbreaking […]
US nuclear fusion ignition gets breakthrough with mighty THOR’s ‘burning plasma’
US Nuclear Fusion Ignition Gets Breakthrough with Mighty THOR’s ‘Burning Plasma’ A research team led by Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), in collaboration with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has achieved a significant milestone in the pursuit of sustainable energy through nuclear fusion. The team’s experiment, named THOR […]
Super solar cells withstand 10,000 bends, retain over 85% output after 2,800 hours
Super Solar Cells: The Future of Sustainable Energy Generation Researchers at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) have developed a new material and technology that could revolutionize the solar energy industry. Their groundbreaking super solar cells can withstand an impressive 10,000 bends without losing efficiency and retain over 85% of their output even after […]
US firm’s 200 kW iron-salt battery can operate in extreme heat, help wildfire zones
US Firm’s 200 kW Iron-Salt Battery: A Game-Changer for Extreme Heat Conditions and Wildfire Zones A California-based company is set to deploy a new type of non-flammable iron and salt battery that could revolutionize energy storage solutions, particularly in areas prone to extreme heat and wildfires. This innovative technology, developed by the firm, offers a […]
Saudi Arabia plans massive green hydrogen site twice the size of Neom’s plant
Saudi Arabia Ramps Up Green Hydrogen Ambitions with Massive New Facility Saudi Arabia is ramping up its green hydrogen ambitions with a massive new facility planned to be twice the size of Neom’s plant. The country, known for its vast oil reserves, is now turning its focus towards renewable energy sources, particularly green hydrogen. This […]
US firm develops nuclear electromagnetic pump to support molten salt reactors
US Firm Develops Nuclear Electromagnetic Pump to Support Molten Salt Reactors A New York-based nuclear energy firm has reached a key milestone with its prototype induction electromagnetic pump designed to support molten salt reactors. This groundbreaking technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach nuclear energy production, offering a more efficient and cost-effective […]