research
Women in Energy
Female African scientists improve research and inspire the next generation
Timed to coincide with the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science today (11 February) and to inspire more female students to study and work in science, the GCRF START grant has announced the results of its three-year project launched in March 2019.
Research and Development
Innovations in energy storage will reduce carbon emissions
Investment in battery energy storage research is key to reducing carbon emissions and boosting electrification says the newly appointed head of global battery research hub Consortium for Battery Innovation, Dr Christian Rosenkrantz.
Future Energy
Ed’s note: This is not a drill! Fusion set to change...
Lots of questions need answers while the UK's MAST project takes us one step closer to reaching a working nuclear fusion reactor to deliver safe, clean, self-sustaining power.
Water
Reinventing the waterwheel with flat-pack hydro-energy solution
A Scottish project utilitising a flat-pack design might just turn small scale hydropower into a viable option for communities where existing turbine methods are deemed too expensive.
Future Energy
Biogas research laboratory launched in Togo
Togo has launched a research biogas laboratory at Lomé University to deepen knowledge on climate change and its impact on land use in West Africa.
Solar
Shining a light on recycling solar PV modules
The first global assessment into the most promising approaches to end-of-life management of solar PV modules has just been released by NREL.
Transmission and Distribution
Asia-Pacific sees mid-year rise in T&D tenders
In July 2019, there were 300 T&D project tenders announced in the Asia-Pacific region, marking a rise of 16% over the last 12-month average of 258.
Research and Development
Industrial Internet to optimise upstream oil & gas sector
The upstream oil & gas sector is witnessing considerably more implementations of the Industrial Internet compared to other oil and gas sectors, according to a new report published by GlobalData.
Business and markets
It’s all about the data
“The foundation of science communication is good data. We all speak different languages, but good data can transcend any boundary.” Over the past two...
