High-altitude uncrewed aircraft can remain in the lower stratosphere for extended periods, performing a wide range of Earth observation and communications tasks – from monitoring shipping lanes and supporting disaster response to providing internet access.
In this episode, we explore Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)—a new take on geothermal energy that uses oil drilling tech to tap deep underground heat almost anywhere, not just rare hotspots.
A once-overlooked technology that taps into the Earth's heat to generate electricity could supply up to 20% of the electricity in the United States by 2050, according to a new Princeton analysis.
Article #3 of Confronting AI Series: Discover how data centers tackle AI's surging energy needs, from renewable energy adoption to advanced cooling technologies and sustainable practices for a greener, smarter future.
Researchers project significant energy gains from using floating solar on just 3.5 percent of waterbodies in the Northeastern U.S., even with approaches that preserve biodiversity and recreation.
EPFL engineers have examined the use of geothermal energy in two very different applications: a metro station and an underground data center. The works had a focus on the internal airflow conditions of these structures and possible optimization of the mechanical ventilation.
Today's carbon capture systems suffer a tradeoff between efficient capture and release, but a new approach developed at MIT can boost overall efficiency.
Additive manufacturing can enhance solar energy tech in exciting ways, such as by printing functional materials onto low-cost substrates like polymer films to impart photovoltaic properties
The expansion of renewable energies continues to drive demand for storage options. The Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology (IEE) has developed special underwater bentonite spheres that transfer the principle of pumped-storage power plants to the seabed.
This video shows how Toshiba Hydro Power (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd, a leading hydropower equipment manufacturer, improves inspection workflows with SCANTECH’s optical 3D measurement system TrackScan-Sharp. Learn more.
We know surprisingly little about how a renewable energy system should be managed. This must change, because digital control is crucial for the system's robustness, writes Professor and Head of Division at DTU Wind and Energy Systems Jacob Østergaard in a column.
Professor Anna Erickson highlights the reopening of Three Mile Island Unit 1 as a crucial step in meeting the growing energy demands of AI data centers with carbon-free nuclear power, aligning with Microsoft's sustainability goals.
Some carbon-based solar cells already show no drop in performance after three years’ worth of radiation, and the cause of degradation in others could be preventable.