Renewables
Electric vehicles to boost performance and cut costs
Research institute of CEA Tech, Leti has announced a new European Horizon 2020 project to develop innovative electric drivetrains for third-generation electric vehicles.
Electric road offers flexible charging
In recent years, electric roads have emerged as potential alternatives to the heavy and expensive batteries currently needed in electric road vehicles. Now researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed an even smarter technology – that doesn’t require digging up stretches of road to install the system. Instead, a small conductive rail is laid on top of segments of the road.
Cutting food waste helps improve your ‘foodprint’
Around a third of the resources used to produce the US’s food are wasted through FLW, a study has revealed. The research from the University of Texas at Austin and Sustainable America, published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, examined the environmental impacts of the average American’s diet and FLW through an analysis of the energy, land, water and fertilizer required to produce the food, and greenhouse gas e...
Smart EV charging solutions on show at eMove360° Europe 2017
Global provider of power and thermal management solutions, Delta, has announced it is showcasing the smart and energy-saving capabilities of its integrated solutions for electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy storage at eMove360° Europe 2017 from 17th to 19th October at Messe Munchen.
Wind turbine performance guaranteed
At this year’s Wired Energy event in London, Netherlands based company Autarco, a supplier of PV systems, announced that it is to offer its solar energy systems with a kWh (kilowatt hours) guarantee, backed by insurer Lloyd’s of London. The company believes that it is the first to offer this.
Offshore wind farms: what you need from your resistor
Steve Hughes, Managing Director of REO UK, explains how engineers can keep offshore turbines turning safely. Most tourists and holiday fanatics appreciate the value of the ocean air, either to ease flu-like symptoms or as a means of relaxation. However, the salty air is not as kind to offshore wind turbines, with the salt particles accelerating corrosion and hindering performance.
Biomass plant battery installation a first for the UK
The Blackburn Meadows biomass plant near Sheffield has received delivery, installation and grid connection 10MW battery from E.ON. The plant is a new energy storage project that will help keep power supplies stable and support the range of power generation sources feeding into the UK’s national grid.
Three ways to optimise energy efficiency
There are a variety of ways industrial plants can maximise the energy efficiency of their equipment. Here, Jonathan Wilkins, Marketing Director of obsolete industrial automation parts supplier EU Automation, explains how.
EV charging solutions nuture the e-Mobility sector
It has been announced that Delta, will be exhibiting its highly diversified range of EV Charging Solutions at the Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS30) 2017. The aforementioned offering includes Delta´s 150kW DC ultra-fast EV Charger with its unrivalled 4-in-1 configuration, meaning it can charge four EVs at the same time, an optimum feature to provide charge point owners and operators with the most capable solution to serv...
CWIEME Chicago 2017: Day 3 highlights
Exhibitors of the CWIEME Chicago show have said the expansion of EV and HEV markets worldwide is a positive development for the coil winding, electric motor and transformer manufacturing industry. Breakthrough technologies and new products were also highlighted during the show.