Offshore Solar: The Next Step in a Zero-Carbon Future As we move toward a zero-carbon future, large solar farms are becoming more common on land. However, much like wind turbines, large photovoltaic (PV) installations may soon be deployed offshore. China is taking the lead in this area and has begun sea trials with a wave-resistant […]
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The potential for nearly limitless clean geothermal energy has significantly improved. Researchers at EPFL’s Laboratory of Experimental Rock Mechanics (LEMR) have demonstrated that the semi-plastic, viscous rock found at supercritical depths can still be fractured to allow water to flow through. Together with nuclear power—through fission or fusion—and a few other advanced energy sources, geothermal
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Breakthrough in Fusion Reactor: Preventing Tungsten Interference In an effort to improve the tokamak fusion reactor known as ITER, researchers have discovered a way to prevent rogue tungsten atoms from breaking off the walls and interfering with the plasma. This breakthrough marks another significant step toward fusion’s success. As nuclear fusion science progresses, addressing smaller
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Westinghouse Electric Company is pushing forward with its groundbreaking eVinci nuclear microreactor. Drawing on space nuclear technology, this compact reactor has no moving parts and can be easily replaced for refueling, similar to swapping out a used gas cylinder. As concerns about climate change grow, nuclear energy is making a comeback. Its zero-emission nature and
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New Bonding Techniques Revolutionize Manufacturing Manufacturing could undergo a major transformation thanks to two new techniques developed by scientists in Austria to bond materials in an extremely strong way, eliminating the need for environmentally harmful adhesives. Although industrial adhesives effectively join components, they often rely on petroleum-based chemicals, which harm the environment. These adhesives require
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The WindFloat Atlantic project, the first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm with just three turbines off Portugal’s coast, has surpassed expectations in its four years of operation. It has generated 320 GWh of electricity, enough to power around 25,000 homes annually. Connected to the grid and operational since 2020, the wind farm consists of three
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Mingyang Smart Energy announced last week that it has installed “the world’s largest single-capacity offshore wind turbine” in a project in Hainan, China. This turbine generates up to 20 MW, surpassing the company’s earlier 18 MW model from 2023. Mingyang describes the MySE18.X-20MW turbine as lightweight, modular, and exceptionally reliable. With a massive rotor diameter
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The largest single-capacity floating wind platform in the world has begun its voyage, with the builder releasing images of the operation. Mingyang’s OceanX is set to cover 191 nautical miles (220 miles, 354 kilometers) over the next three days to reach its final offshore location. “When we first covered Mingyang’s OceanX, its dual-rotor design was
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Most portable electronics and the latest electric vehicles rely on lithium batteries. Texas-based startup Group1 has introduced a more sustainable option with the world’s first 18650 potassium-ion battery. Group1, established in 2021 by experienced battery technology professionals, includes Leigang Xue as Chief Product Officer. Xue previously worked with Dr. John Goodenough, the 2019 Nobel Laureate
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Funding Secured for Ambitious Space-Based Energy Grid Star Catcher Industries has secured US$12.25 million in seed funding for its ambitious plan to build the world’s first “space-based energy grid.” The idea is that a network of satellites would gather energy from the Sun and beam it at high concentrations to other satellites in orbit. Collecting
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