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Electricity Transmission

ABB Wins $30m Power Equipment Order To Bolster Germany's Renewable Energy Integration

High-performance phase-shifting transformers to better control integrating of offshore wind power into the electricity grid.

Geothermal Energy Potential Uncovered in South Africa

The discovery of gases released from deep beneath the earth’s crust could help to explain Southern Africa’s unusual landscape, a study suggests.

Nuclear Policy

Nigerian Senate Calls for Inclusion of Nuclear in Energy Mix

The Senate of Nigeria has called on the government to consider the inclusion of nuclear power in the country's energy mix.

Energy Research: Economizing on Iridium

Iridium is an ideal catalyst for the electrolytic production of hydrogen from water -- but it is extremely expensive. But now a new kind of electrode made of hi…

New York City Buildings Will Get Grades on Energy Efficiency Next Year

New Yorkers are used to seeing letter grades on restaurants and bagel shops. Soon offices and residential buildings will be getting something similar.

Solar Power Panel

New Hybrid Device Can Both Capture and Store Solar Energy

Researchers have reported a new device that can both efficiently capture solar energy and store it until it is needed, offering promise for applications ranging…

The Spherical Sun Power Genertator

German Architect Andre Broessel believes he has a solution that can “squeeze more juice out of the sun”, even during the night hours and in low-light regions.…

Electric Vehicle Battery

More Powerful Batteries Make This a True Electric Car Race

Drivers in the 2019-2020 Formula E series now have enough juice to avoid swapping cars midway through a race.

VIVACE:Renewable Energy from Slow Water Currents

This machine is named as VIVACE ( Vortex Induced Vibrations for Aquatic Clean Energy). It is the first known device that could draw energy from most water curre…

Finkel’s National Hydrogen Strategy Gets Green Light, but Could be Lifeline for Coal

State and federal energy ministers on Friday have adopted a national hydrogen strategy, prepared by chief scientist Alan Finkel, but there remains serious quest…

Harnessing Tidal Wave Energy with Push Plates

The Theme of Concept: Theme of concept is to harness the kinetic energy within the flow of water without using the conventional methods like water wheel or othe…

Solar Power Panel

Labour Launches Manifesto: Including Boost for Solar and Nationalisation Plans

The Labour Party today launched its manifesto, cementing it’s plans to expand renewables, including solar, and nationalise the energy sector.

Global Wave and Tidal Energy Market to Rise at Spectacular CAGR of 23.2% During 2016–2024

The global wave and tidal energy market stood at US$ 497.7 million in 2014 and is projected to touch a valuation of US$ 11345.0 million by the end of 2024.

Nuclear Fuel

US Legislature Considers Waste Management Reforms

Draft legislation to update the US Department of Energy's (DOE) ability to manage nuclear waste - passed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee yesterday.

Crude

Russia Wants Condensate Removed from OPEC Deal

Russian energy minister Alexander Novak said Wednesday he wants new volumes of gas condensate to be excluded from Russia’s quota as part of its oil output pact…