This “rolling sheet” of solar panels may not sound like much, but it could help spark a solar energy revolution in the rail industry. The designers of the solar locomotive of the future aimed to break a Guinness world record for speed, and that is more than just a simple maneuver to attract attention. Demonstrating … Read more
People looking to invest in solar are less concerned with the “first cost” of a residential PV system than the “total cost” over time. In fact, surveys say most consumers are willing to pay more for better long-term payback. While generation capacity is important, understanding module efficiency is critical to ensuring the right technology is … Read more
The company BillerudKorsnäs, together with researchers from Uppsala University, are working to bring to the market very cheap and environmentally friendly batteries made from algae cellulose. From ecological packaging to smart packaging with paper batteries. Research in Sweden opens new horizons in energy storage. BillerudKorsnäs, a manufacturer of renewable packaging materials, together with researchers at … Read more
Honda is exploring how to diversify the use of portable batteries, which it has been producing since 2017. In addition to their use in electric vehicles, they could be used to store renewable energy to supply homes during peak demand. Honda presented the possible future uses of the Mpp or Honda Mobile Power Pack, the … Read more
Hundreds of bus stops in Utrecht, the Netherlands, have been covered with plants in recent months in an effort to improve biodiversity, community air quality and help bees. Utrecht has 316 bus stops, at the moment, covered with Sedum plants. And at another 96 stops solar panels have also been installed. The energy they generate … Read more
Putting a nuclear reactor on the Moon may seem like the script of a science fiction movie, but one day it could be reality. NASA has launched a request for proposals for a “fission surface power system” as part of its Artemis program to take astronauts to the Moon and eventually Mars. NASA’s call offers … Read more
Opel has presented a preview of the third generation of its Vivaro van. The new model will be available at dealerships in late summer, with the electric version expected to be available in 2020. PSA-owned Opel will offer the new generation Vivaro as a cargo van, double cab for up to six passengers, flatbed and … Read more
©Connie Zhou/IBM The concept of recycling could change substantially in the coming years. A prototype created by IBM makes it possible for the most difficult waste to be converted into reusable materials. IBM is working on developing solutions to the plastic waste problem. They just invented a pressure reactor, called the VolCat. First they tried … Read more
The event room of the skyscraper sports a very complex three-dimensional cladding at a technical level resolved with bamboo and phenolic plywood boards. The technical floor of the space, which has just obtained the Leed Gold classification, is made up of sheets of steel and lightened cement that give it a high resistance to loads. … Read more
We spoke with the distribution company SunFields Europe, they clarify this and other doubts about the different guarantees and qualities of solar panels. The acquisition of solar panels has increased significantly in recent years, due, in part, to the new regulatory framework that encourages photovoltaic self-consumption, but also thanks to the growing interest of companies … Read more