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Solving the Thermoelectric Trade-off Conundrum with Metallic Carbon Nanotubes

Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have used aligned "metallic" carbon nanotubes to create a device which converts heat to electrical energy (a therm…

New Catalyst Technology Discovery Puts One Step Closer Toward Clean Large-Scale Hydrogen Production

New catalyst technology discovery puts researchers one step closer toward clean large-scale hydrogen production.

Material Developed for Solar Cell Efficiency Enhancement

The Institute for Basic Science announced on Dec. 2 that its Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics, led by director Lee Young-hee, has developed a two-dim…

NextEra Starts Construction on Largest Solar Project in Arkansas

A subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources and Entergy Arkansas announced the start of construction of Arkansas’ largest universal, utility-scale solar energy pr…

Oil & Gas Trade

Iran Still Selling Oil Despite US Sanctions on Tehran’s Exports

Iran is still selling its oil despite US sanctions on Tehran’s exports, the country’s Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri was quoted on Monday as saying by state T…

Without the Enforcement of Environmental Laws, Oil Infrastructure Projects in Timor-Leste Come at a Cost

Ignoring environmental laws in Timor-Leste to build a petroleum infrastructure project could mean serious problems for communities including environmental destr…

As Climate Warnings Grow Dire, Energy Companies Face A 'New Frontier Of Threats'

But in the coming months, the Interior Department will sell leases to companies that intend to drill for oil and gas in the refuge's coastal plain.

Oil & Gas Trade

Does OPEC See U.S. Oil Output as Half Full or Half Empty?

Ahead of their meeting in Vienna later this week, OPEC’s oil ministers have done a good job of convincing themselves that they can simply decide to hold steady…

Solar Power Panel

FRV Applies to Build 100MW Solar and Battery Project in South Australia

Plans to build a 100MW solar farm with a 50MW/100MWh battery in South Australia’s Clare Valley have been submitted to the state’s planning commission for deve…

Steam turbine

Climeon Delivers Steam Turbine Solution to Viking Line

Swedish company, Climeon, has developed a new steam turbine solution tailored for Viking Line's new ship, Viking Glory. The two steam turbines have now passed a…

Satellite Data can Cut Dam Disaster Response Time and Costs

NASA says satellite data can cut disaster response times and costs.

EV Technology

BMW Group to Build Future MINI E Vehicles in China with Great Wall Motor

The BMW Group and Great Wall Motor have launched a new joint venture—Spotlight Automotive Limited—and are building a joint plant in China, where the BMW Group…

Power Construction

Tech Aims to Predict Problems on Power Lines Before Disaster

B. Don Russell wasn't thinking about preventing a wildfire when he developed a tool to detect power line problems before they cause equipment failures, blackout…

Nuclear Power Plant

South Africa to Create Extra Space for Nuclear Waste

Radioactive waste storage facilities at South Africa's nuclear power station Koeberg will fill up next year, the power utility Eskom said Tuesday, adding it has…

Massachusetts Might Replace Natural Gas with Geothermal Heating

A new bill that is being considered by the Massachusetts legislature could lead to geothermal heating in homes. The bill would allow utilities to purchase geoth…