New Smart Window System Regulates Heat and Light for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
Researchers have developed an advanced smart window system that can dynamically control both visible light and infrared radiation, significantly improving indoor comfort and energy efficiency. The innovation combines liquid crystals, nanoporous microparticles (NMPs), and a patterned vanadium dioxide (VO2) layer, allowing the window to adjust transparency based on voltage or temperature. This breakthrough overcomes limitations […]
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Researchers Develop Transparent Tech to Harvest Energy from Radio Waves and Sunlight
Scientists have developed an innovative transparent energy-harvesting device capable of capturing power from both radio waves and sunlight, offering a reliable and sustainable energy source for wireless devices. The new system, known as an optically transparent rectifying metasurface (RMS), is designed to collect radio frequency (RF) energy while efficiently transmitting visible light. Unlike traditional energy […]
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Chicago Transitions to 100% Renewable Energy for City Buildings
As of January 1, 2025, all 400+ municipal buildings in Chicago, including fire stations, airports, and water treatment plants, are now powered entirely by renewable energy. This shift is largely driven by Illinois’ largest solar farm, the 593 MW Double Black Diamond Solar project, developed by Swift Current Energy. The initiative is expected to cut […]
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China Plans Space-Based Solar Station with Half-Mile-Long Arrays for Unprecedented Power
China is taking a major step in space-based solar power by planning a massive orbital solar station with arrays spanning 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) in width. Led by senior rocket scientist Long Lehao, this ambitious project is likened to moving the Three Gorges Dam into space, potentially generating energy equivalent to the total amount of […]
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Germany’s Renewable Energy Share Reaches 62.7% in 2024, Solar and Wind Lead the Transition
Germany achieved a major milestone in its energy transition in 2024, with renewable energy sources contributing 62.7% of the country’s net public electricity generation, according to a report from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE). Wind energy remained the largest contributor, accounting for 33% of total generation, with offshore wind increasing from […]
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Global Quality Assurance Service Market Poised for Significant Growth by 2032
The global Quality Assurance Service market is expected to experience substantial growth, reaching a valuation of over $60 billion in 2024 and expanding at a CAGR of approximately 12% through 2032, according to a recent study by HTF Market Intelligence. The report highlights key players in the sector, including TÜV Rheinland, ALS Global, DEKRA, SGS, […]
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12 African Nations Commit to Clean Cooking Solutions at Energy Summit
At the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania, 12 African nations pledged to expand access to clean cooking technologies, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7 and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Tanzanian President Suluhu Hassan is leading global efforts to promote clean cooking solutions. Traditional cooking methods, reliant on wood and […]
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Europe’s Energy Future: Renewables Take the Lead, Nuclear Plays a Supporting Role
As Europe transitions towards a greener energy mix, experts emphasize that renewable energy will remain the dominant source, with nuclear energy playing only a complementary role. According to Harald Bradke, an energy expert from the German Engineers Association (VDI), Germany and the EU should stay committed to prioritizing renewables while using nuclear power as a […]
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