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Danish Wind Turbine Tvindkraft in Operation for Over 40 Years

published: 2019-08-21 18:30

As the pioneer for wind power worldwide, Denmark currently houses the world’s first wind turbine Tvindkraft, which has been in operation for 41 years and counting. Its lifespan is a lot higher than the standard lifespan of wind turbines, which is usually around 25 years. ... more

Subsidy-Free Solar Power? Study Shows Chinese Major Cities Enjoy Solar Power Cheaper Than Grid

published: 2019-08-21 18:00

Credit: Shutterstock The PV levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) in China is declining year by year. A team led by Professor Jinyue Yang of KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm pointed out that the cost of a lot of unsubsidized solar installations is already lower than the general electricity tariffs. ... more

Offshore Wind Turbines in Taiwan Can Withstand the Impact of Typhoons and Earthquakes

published: 2019-08-20 14:53

In an effort to further develop its offshore wind power technology, the government in Taiwan has begun to further look into the capability of its offshore wind turbines in withstanding the impacts of the its most common natural disasters, such as typhoons and earthquakes. ... more

Holland Rolls Out Renewable Energy Tower for Festivals

published: 2019-08-20 9:30

In its collaboration with nine enterprises, Holland’s Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) has rolled out a green-energy device, dubbed “GEM tower” that can be used as a power generator at festivals. ... more

Hyundai Rolls Out Hybrid Car With Solar-Panel Roof

published: 2019-08-19 13:30

Hyundai, Korea’s largest automaker, has officially rolled out a new hybrid car model that features a solar-panel roof, dubbed the “Sonatas Hybrid.” ... more

NREL Develops New Technology That Will Slash PV Cell Costs

published: 2019-08-19 9:30

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) of the U.S. has recently developed an improved process of epitaxy which can potentially increase the production speeds of GaAs by 20 times. This may help to cut the costs of III-V PV cells to US$0.2-0.8/watt. ... more

Offshore Floating Solar: A Highly Efficient but Costly Proposition for Places with Land Scarcity

published: 2019-08-15 9:30

Floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems, which consist of a single or multiple photovoltaic (PV) modules mounted on a buoyant platform, are generally designed to be arranged as an array on the surface of a closed body of water such as an inland lake or pond. However, there is now growing interest to take this technology to the sea. ... more

IndyCar to Introduce Hybrid Race Cars in 2022

published: 2019-08-14 17:18

IndyCar, a popular open-wheel racing series in the US, will officially introduce hybrid racing cars to its events starting in 2022. ... more

India Pushes Development of Indigenous Lithium Battery

published: 2019-08-14 16:06

To intensify the promotion of green energy, the Indian government will subsidize the local productions of lithium batteries at an annual scale of 50 GW, which will cost around 7 billion rupees. ... more

Japan Develops Tire Static-Electricity Harvester

published: 2019-08-13 9:30

A research team from Japan’s Kansai University has joined hands with Sumitomo Rubber Industries, the parent company of the tire brand Falken, in developing a special tire static-electricity harvester that can collect the static electricity of rolling tires. The function of the harvester is useful not only for powering small in-car electronic devices such as sensors and radios, but also for preventing static-electric shocks. ... more

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