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Dr. John Petersen of Oberlin College

Paultre on Power - Dr. John Petersen of Oberlin College on intelligent energy monitoring (Podcast)

In this podcast Dr. John E. Petersen, Professor of Environmental Studies and Biology Director, Environmental Studies Program at Oberlin College, talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about monitoring and displaying resource usage in smart facilities. Beyond the additional functionalities, facility-level

The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Alternative Energy Committee is sponsoring a Special Industry Presentation session at APEC 2015 entitled "Constructing a Solar Powered World through Technology.” The session will take place on Wednesday morning, March 18, 2015 at the Charlotte Convention

First Wind, a renewable energy company focused on the development, financing, construction, ownership and operation of utility-scale power projects in the United States, has contracted with Winergy Drive Systems Corporation (WDSC) to rebuild gearboxes for some of its Clipper wind turbines at wind farms across

Shmuel De Leon is pleased invites all to participate as an exhibitor or sponsor in the 5th Israeli Power Sources Conference & Exhibition (Batteries, Fuel cells, Smart-Grid & EV), which will take place in the Daniel Hotel, Herzelia, Israel on May 21, 2015. The conference is held once a year and

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A novel rapid charging technique leads to enhanced conductivity and capacity

Faster charging technique boosts battery's capacity

In the quest to develop higher-capacity, longer-lasting batteries, the focus is typically on materials or fabrication techniques. While developing a new way to study and observe battery performance in realtime, a team of researchers from the University of Maryland also discovered that by altering how their battery

U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars that the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) is issuing its third open funding opportunity announcement, OPEN 2015, for up to $125 million. OPEN 2015 will support energy

Scientists at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed an enzyme that could change the economics of biofuel conversion by converting biomass to sugars up to 14 times faster and much cheaper than competing catalysts in enzyme cocktails today. This enzyme is

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Darren Hammel of Princeton Power

Paultre on Power - Darren Hammel of Princeton Power on EV energy storage (Podcast)

In this podcast Darren Hammel of Princeton Power talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about the issues involved in using electric vehicle (EV) battery systems as backup energy storage for the home and business. Princeton Power Systems has created bi-directional electric vehicle charging stations supporting

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IBC SOLAR has held its first training course for Moroccan solar installers

IBC SOLAR provides training for PV installers in Morocco

IBC SOLAR, one of the world's leading photovoltaic system houses, has held its first training course for 30 Moroccan solar installers together with its exclusive partner SEWT sarl (Sun Energy and Water Technologies). The aim of this educational program is to establish a network of trained specialists who will

Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced its collaboration with STMicroelectronics on a novel electric vehicle car charger solution using Microsemi’s innovative PLC line driver. This is the first of several solutions

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Johanna Underwood of Energy Vision

Paultre on Power - Johanna Underwood of Energy Vision on alternate fuels and energy (Podcast)

In this podcast, Johanna Underwood, President of Energy Vision, talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about alternate energy and some of the efforts to create "green" fuels for both vehicles and energy generation. Energy Vision’s mission is to analyze and promote ways to make a swift transition

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A wave energy testing platform

Wave energy integration costs should compare favorably to other energy sources

A new analysis suggests that large-scale wave energy systems developed in the Pacific Northwest should be comparatively steady, dependable and able to be integrated into the overall energy grid at lower costs than some other forms of alternative energy, including wind power. The findings, published

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ITIF announces 2014 Luddite Awards

Technological innovation is the wellspring of social and economic progress. Despite this, a growing array of interests—some economic, some ideological—now stand resolutely in opposition to innovation. These “neo-Luddites” have worked to convince the public and policymakers that technological innovation

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