Green technology
Researchers from the Iran University of Science and Technology have made a breakthrough in increasing the energy efficiency of renewable energy power plants. According to a study published in Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, the team has developed a new approach using centrifugal pumps as turbines (PATs) to produce clean
Energy industries
Landis+Gyr, a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions, has achieved significant cost savings and operational efficiency gains by migrating mission-critical Oracle workloads to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with Tessell as its digital backbone. The company has successfully optimized its total cost of ownership (TCO) and scaled its
Energy industries
Ameresco, Inc., a leading energy solutions provider, has announced a significant new project with the U.S. Army's Detroit Arsenal, a key facility in Warren, Michigan. This project, among the first within the Department of Defense to demonstrate the potential of 3D printing for large-scale energy efficiency upgrades,
Energy industries
Senate Republicans have released a new version of their tax bill proposal, which would phase out tax credits for clean energy and home energy efficiency, albeit more slowly than the House version. The proposal would also gut electric vehicle incentives and other provisions aimed at transitioning the United States away
Energy industries
Clearesult, the largest energy efficiency and sustainability services provider in North America, has partnered with Encentiv Energy, the leading provider of commercial and industrial utility incentive data. This collaboration will make it easier for commercial customers to access energy efficiency rebates and maximize their return on investment for capital improvement
Green technology
Ghana is actively working towards a diversified energy mix, incorporating solar, wind, green hydrogen, and potentially nuclear power, to achieve a net-zero emissions goal by 2060. President John Dramani Mahama emphasized the importance of international cooperation and financial support through the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) to accelerate the country&
Green technology
For the second consecutive year, Skelmersdale-based Sustainable Investments has secured a spot in the prestigious Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 list, rising to 11th place. This achievement underscores the group's sustained progress and the critical role played by its companies - Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd, Sustainable Energy Services
Environmental sustainability
A team of researchers at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, has explored the potential of oleaginous yeasts in sustainable bioenergy production. The study, funded by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) and Erasmus+, aimed to optimize lipid production in these microorganisms. The researchers identified key factors influencing lipid synthesis,
Environmental sustainability
Researchers have proposed a novel phase cooperative framework to enhance the energy efficiency of self-sustainable Internet of Things (IoT) networks. This framework leverages intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRSs) to control signal reflections and maximize energy efficiency. The proposed solution achieves near-optimal energy efficiency performance with low computational complexity and fast convergence.
Environmental sustainability
A team of investigators from the College of Engineering has published a new study that sheds light on the critical role of thermal comfort in achieving energy efficiency in low-income tropical buildings. According to the research, buildings contribute approximately 40% of global energy consumption and 15% of direct CO2 emissions
Environmental sustainability
Research at Czestochowa University of Technology has identified the importance of energy efficiency and technological innovations in modern construction practices. The study used a SWOT-TOWS analysis to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of construction materials used in sustainable building. The analysis provided a comprehensive comparison of materials and
Renewable energy
A new study conducted by Xiamen University found that the establishment of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation pilot zones in China significantly enhances energy efficiency in pilot cities. The research, which leveraged data from 287 cities spanning from 2009 to 2022, revealed that optimizing energy consumption structures and fostering green technological
