What you see above is a generator that converts heat to electricity. [Reukpower’s] thermoelectric lamp is one of those hacks that makes you scratch your head even though you understand why it ...

The work is supplemented by research into high-temperature heat exchangers. Research is also being conducted into power-to-heat technologies, which generate heat using electricity and thus help make ...

Renewable energy isn’t just limited to the sun or wind. Geothermal plants gather heat from the earth to generate steam and produce electricity. Hydroelectric dams exploit the movement of water to turn ...

A company called Pavegen has created floor tiles that create electricity using kinetic energy. The tiles have been installed in almost 40 countries and can generate up to five joules of energy per ...

Oct. 24, 2024 — Lithium-sulfur batteries have never lived up to their potential as the next generation of renewable batteries for electric vehicles and other devices. But mechanical engineers ...

Thermoelectric generators that can convert waste heat to clean energy could soon be as efficient as other renewable energy sources, like solar, according to a team led by Penn State scientists.

This Lectureship recognises an outstanding emerging investigator working on an energy research topic within the scope of Energy & Environmental Science, providing a platform to showcase their research ...

Electricity prices depend on a combination of factors, many of which are not controlled directly by energy companies. The EIA identifies five key factors that influence electricity rates: If you ...

Energy is an exciting, multidisciplinary research area, bringing together chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering, computer science, and techno-economical ...

Oct. 24, 2024 — Lithium-sulfur batteries have never lived up to their potential as the next generation of renewable batteries for electric vehicles and other devices. But mechanical engineers ...

Big Tech companies are making a dash for nuclear power. Microsoft's push will see the infamous Three Mile Island plant in the US reopen its doors, while Amazon and Google meanwhile are investing ...