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The transformation of the energy system in Germany is a long-term challenge facing society. A number of political and economic aspects have to be considered. The new research program SCI of the Helmholtz Association aims at developing the technologies required for this purpose. The budget for the project period of five years totals about EUR 310 million.
Jan 15th, 2015
Read moreThe Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is launching two National Research Programmes to explore scientific and technological as well as social and economic aspects of implementing Energy Strategy 2050.
Jan 15th, 2015
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A team of chemical engineering researchers has developed a technique that uses a new catalyst to convert methane and water into hydrogen and a fuel feedstock called syngas with the assistance of solar power. The catalytic material is more than three times more efficient at converting water into hydrogen gas than previous thermal water-splitting methods.
Jan 14th, 2015
Read moreSurges in investment in offshore wind in Europe, and solar in China and the US, helped to drive the 2014 global clean energy total up 16% to $310bn.
Jan 9th, 2015
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Researchers have used a material known as chitosan, made from crustacean shells, to substitute petroleum by-products.
Jan 9th, 2015
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In order to make plastic more impervious, engineers apply wafer-thin layers on surfaces. This would not only increase the shelf life of food in plastic packaging, but would also prevent the migration of substances from the plastic into the food.
Jan 9th, 2015
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Paper characterizes essential reaction for renewable energy fuel cells.
Jan 8th, 2015
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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.
Jan 7th, 2015
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The best material to keep carbon dioxide from natural gas wells from fouling the atmosphere may be a derivative of asphalt, according to scientists.
Jan 7th, 2015
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Toyota will give away thousands of patents for its fuel-cell cars, it said Tuesday, in an effort to encourage other automakers into the new industry.
Jan 6th, 2015
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New research shows that the natural reactions taking place in some of the underground reservoirs used to store carbon dioxide may prevent carbon emissions from being transported to greater depths, where it may be less likely to leak into the atmosphere.
Jan 5th, 2015
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Carbon and glass fibers reinforce synthetics so that they can be used for vehicle body construction. But in this regard, there is an abundance of potential found in natural fibers - obtained from hemp, cotton, or wood. If you combined bio-based textile and carbon fibers, you can obtain extremely light yet very sturdy components.
Jan 5th, 2015
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To make ships more eco-efficient, engineers have been working with alternative fuels. A Norwegian engineer is currently pursuing a new approach: With Vindskip, he has designed a cargo ship that is powered by wind and gas.
Jan 5th, 2015
Read moreTraditionally, plastic recycling processes involve using a lot of water. In order to avoid this waste, researchers developed a new green technology that doesn't require liquids, and has the capacity to process materials such as styrofoam, polystyrene and ABS using the same type of customizable machinery.
Jan 5th, 2015
Read moreScientists developed an extraction column which recovers metals companies use in their production processes; and thus avoid environmental pollution and lessen economic losses.
Dec 29th, 2014
Read moreThe 45% fall in oil prices is being portrayed as a big blow to clean energy deployment. In fact, its impact will vary by sector and region, but will be modest in major electricity markets where renewables compete with gas and coal, and benefit from stable policy support.
Dec 23rd, 2014
Read moreAn aircraft with a parallel hybrid engine - the first ever to be able to recharge its batteries in flight - has been successfully tested in the UK, an important early step towards cleaner, low-carbon air travel.
Dec 23rd, 2014
Read moreMaterials scientists coordinate new EU-project on intelligent facades.
Dec 22nd, 2014
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