DoCoMo plans low-cost solar power system for homes
(Reuters) - NTT DoCoMo Inc plans to release a portable household solar power system that will cost about 100,000 yen ($1,315), the Japanese business daily Nikkei reported. The system...
View ArticleTokyo Electron performs dynamic testing of a power device at the wafer level
Tokyo Electron (TEL) has successfully performed dynamic testing of a power device at the wafer level, a feat that had been considered extremely difficult from a technical standpoint. The new finding...
View ArticleBuilding a smart power grid at UCLA
Imagine a home or office where every appliance can carry on a minute-by-minute "conversation" with the local power grid, allowing devices to power down when the price of electricity is higher....
View ArticleFujitsu develops peak power demand reduction system
Fujitsu has announced the development of an energy-saving system that could reduce peak power consumption by 10 percent. Conventional technology employs the use of energy storage devices to offset...
View ArticleITRI wins innovation awards for thermal insulation spray and re-writable...
2011 has been another remarkable year for Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). They have just won two first place awards in The Wall Street Journal’s Technology Innovation Awards...
View ArticleGE launches new power conversion business
Last week, GE Energy launched its new Power Conversion business. The new unit employs the expertise of Converteam, a French expert in the field, which GE acquired for $3.2 billion last year. Power...
View ArticleSONY unveils personalized charging system
Sony has announced the development of a system capable of authentication and communication between a device and the plug socket power supply, meaning personalized electricity usage control for home...
View ArticleBest Buy and Constellation Energy develop energy efficiency program for...
A pilot program developed by Best Buy and Constellation Energy has given a unique opportunity to Illinois consumers to enhance their energy efficiency and reduce electricity prices. Exelon company,...
View ArticleResearchers develop material for transparent TV displays
Researchers at CRANN, based in Trinity College Dublin, have discovered a new material that could transform the quality, lifespan and efficiency of flat screen computers, televisions and other devices....
View ArticleSolar power will play a big role at the World Cup in Brazil
In June and July 2014, Brazil will be hosting the renowned World Cup. Bold plans are underway for making the month long tournament a sustainable event. Brazil's green plans are coming at a time when...
View ArticleDatong aims to transform from a city of coal to a city of solar energy
The city of Datong in Shanxi Province in China is known for its rich coal resources. Datong has a huge reserve of coal. The total coal output in 2011 was 103.48 million tons. However, plans are being...
View ArticleX-rays create a window on glass formation
Scientists have for the first time visualized the transformation of powder mixtures into molten glass. A better understanding of this process will make it possible to produce high quality glass at...
View ArticleVestas to install research wind turbine at Sandia facility in Texas
The initial phase of Sandia National Laboratories’ Scaled Wind Farm Technology facility (SWIFT), currently being constructed in partnership with Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, will be a...
View ArticleEnergy sustainability: Taking a step in the nuclear fusion direction
Scientists considered Nuclear power a prominent energy alternative. It is more environmentally beneficial solution since it emits significantly less greenhouse gas during electricity generation than...
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