We are always looking for new innovations that will have an important impact in our energy transition. Kitty Knowles writes on the Forbes website about the efforts of Laurence Kemball-Cook to produce electricity as we pound our local pavement. The Tesla Of Smart Cities? Pavegen's On A £5m Mission To Supercharge Your Sidewalks Laurence … Continue reading Harvesting kinetic energy
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New technology needed if Canada is to meet its climate objectives
Shawn McCarthy writes on the Globe and Mail website about a new study that shows Canada needs new policies and technologies in order to reduce energy demand sufficiently to achieve emissions-reduction targets. NEB says new technologies to curb greenhouse-gas emissions insufficient to cut oil production Canada's crude production will continue to grow even if governments … Continue reading New technology needed if Canada is to meet its climate objectives
Technology advance in converting car exhaust into renewable energy
It is encouraging to regularly read about technological advances that are helping – or should help – the energy transition. Mario L. Major writes on the Interesting Engineering website about a new device that converts heat from car exhaust into generating alternative forms of energy. Scientists Create A Device That Converts Car Exhaust Into … Continue reading Technology advance in converting car exhaust into renewable energy
Role of graphene in improving energy efficiency
We are always looking at new technical innovations to improve energy efficiency. An article on the Wall Street Pit website describes how researchers are looking at graphene to play an increasingly important role. Energy-Saving Graphene Computers with 1,000x Speed and Efficiency Graphene is the strongest and lightest material in existence, with an amazing tensile … Continue reading Role of graphene in improving energy efficiency
Innovation is exalted, maintenance devalued – but maintenance brings many benefits
Sometimes it is good to have a wake up call about priorities. In our throw away culture (that is slowly changing) it is time to look at the value of maintenance. Andrew Russell from the SUNY Polytechnic Institute and Lee Vinsel from Virginia Tech do just that in an article in the New York Times. … Continue reading Innovation is exalted, maintenance devalued – but maintenance brings many benefits
Canadians active in a global competition to create technology that converts CO2 into valuable products
Many argue that innovation is key to us addressing the global climate challenge. Laura Kane from the Canadian Press writes on the Globe and Mail website about the activities of Canadian scientists to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in their participation in a global competition. Canadian scientists turn carbon-dioxide emissions into useful products What if … Continue reading Canadians active in a global competition to create technology that converts CO2 into valuable products
Latest innovation in solar panels
Tesla, the American automobile maker and energy storage company, has just unveiled roof tiles that are designed to shake up the solar panel industry. Dave Lee reports about the launch on the BBC News website. Tesla shows off solar roof tiles Roof tiles with built-in solar panels have been unveiled by Tesla chief executive … Continue reading Latest innovation in solar panels
Prototype battery mimics the structure of human intestine
The energy transition is bringing forth much innovation. The Science & Environment section of the BBC News website reports on some interesting developments in a lithium-sulphur battery. It takes inspiration from the human gut. Gut instinct drives battery boost Scientists have designed a new prototype battery that mimics the structure of the human intestines. … Continue reading Prototype battery mimics the structure of human intestine
Good example of using heat from sewers
While there are several examples around France and elsewhere, the news service Reuters provided a good article in The Guardian about a recent heating installation in a Parisian swimming pool using the heat from the sewer system. Drain brain: Paris pool uses sewer heat to cut costs and emissions A Paris swimming pool has … Continue reading Good example of using heat from sewers
Keeping cool with a new wardrobe
We have been pursuing various types of passive buildings to reduce our cooling loads in hot climates but now scientists in the US have come up with a new low-cost textile that could cool us when woven into clothing. For the fashion industry, this may bring a new meaning to “being cool.” The Bangkok Post … Continue reading Keeping cool with a new wardrobe
