Energy Storage Articles
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Need to measure Black Carbon?
Black Carbon, also known as Soot, is the second-leading cause of global warming after carbon dioxide (CO2). Black Carbon may account for as much as half of Arctic warming, and on top of that it makes people sick; it is a leading cause of respiratory illness and premature death. A by-product of inefficient combustion, Black Carbon is emitted from diesel engines, forest fires, and residential ...
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Groundwater Measuring Network for a Construction Site near the Millstätter Lake in Austria - Case study
During a street construction project suddenly problems with the groundwater level turned up. Property of neighbours was damaged. Instant action was ...
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Monitoring Station at Lazina, Croatia
Geolux has recently installed an automatic hydrological monitoring station at a location in Croatia. The monitoring station is based on a compact Geolux HydroStation system. It consists of a radar level sensor LX-80, a surface velocity radar RSS-2-300W, a HydroCam camera, SmartObserver datalogger, a 20 W solar panel, and a 20 Ah lithium-ion backup battery. All instruments use contactless methods ...
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The 1TW EU Solar Pathway for 2030
Recently, the development of renewable energy sources has become an urgent need due to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which has led to energy shortages in Europe. European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans has proposed an energy strategy that aims to separate Europe from Russian gas as soon as possible, while protecting citizens from painful and increasing energy price shocks.“The EU ...
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Display and Log Solar Data on Site With the METEON 2.0
Do you want to check your installed pyranometer on site? With the METEON 2.0 handheld data logger you can connect directly with any of our pyranometers. Smart or analogue, and see real-time measurement values. Simple, quick, convenient and accurate. Easily Check Kipp & Zonen Instruments on Site METEON 2.0 can be connected to any of our pyranometers and provide you with real-time measurement ...
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How to choose the best communication method in the IoT?
- May 27, 2022 - With the innovation and development of science and technology, now is the era of the Internet, but also the era of the IoT. The following describes the relationship between the two from several aspects.The Internet refers to the method of connecting computer networks to each other, which can also be called "network interconnection". On this basis, a global Internet covering the ...
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Why 98% of commercial and industrial buildings aren’t getting the most value out of their solar installations
Solar installations at commercial and industrial buildings have soared in recent years, with businesses realizing that they’re smart investments. Part of the reason is that solar installations produce clean, locally generated energy — a must-have in a time of ambitious sustainability goals. But not all solar installations are alike. According to a 2021 study by Berkeley Lab, 98 ...
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Understanding the options for renewable energy for data centers
The drive is on to improve the sustainability performance of data centers with tools such as IIoT platforms, energy monitoring and management, and innovative cooling technologies. However efficient a data center becomes, the carbon footprint of the electricity itself will be the main factor in its environmental performance. The exact amount of electricity consumed in data centers around the ...
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How do Heterogeneous Catalysts Promote Sustainability?
A vast number of products and materials, including high-strength polymers, fuels, refrigerants and cancer treatment drugs, would simply not be possible without the existence of catalysts.1 Catalysts are substances which can increase the rate at which a chemical reaction progresses without being consumed by the reaction. They’re a vital part of the chemical industry – by some ...
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Reimagining Enterprises with Automation Technologies
The industrial revolution marked the beginning of mass production. As professionals and researchers found an alternative for the bulk workforce, different sectors were introduced with high-quality products that were easily accessible and offered improved productivity levels with enhanced efficiency. This article intends to highlight the fundamentals of automation technologies and how they have ...
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Making Your Energy Work for You
Alexander Graham Bell (the telephone) and Thomas Edison (electricity) were two of the greatest groundbreaking pioneers in history. Imagine if the two were alive today to witness the evolution of their thinking. While the chances are pretty good that Bell would have no idea what a smartphone was, Edison’s electrical transmission lines are, conversely, still a mainstay today. Acknowledging ...
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Waste-to-Energy - How innovative process control fuels sustainable power generation
The problem of how to dispose of waste in an environmentally responsible way is a problem that has confronted humanity for centuries. Until recently, most jurisdictions have simply buried all their waste in landfill sites - essentially big holes in the ground covered when filled to capacity. Then the disposal process repeats at a new location. Unfortunately, this disposal method is neither ...
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Sustainable Electricity: One Step Closer to a Green Future
The continuous rise in carbon dioxide emissions for the last 30 years has led to increased atmospheric temperatures today. And the environment is getting more and more polluted due to the rapid industrialization and usage of fossil fuels for energy production. That is why there is a growing global demand for sustainable electricity, ensuring access to clean and affordable energy in order to stop ...
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Top 6 Most Common Gas Sensors & Detectors
1) Semiconductor gas sensor It is made by using the principle that the electrical conductivity of some metal oxide semiconductor materials changes with the composition of the ambient gas at a certain temperature. Semiconductor gas sensor can be effectively used for: methane, ethane, propane, butane, alcohol, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ethylene, acetylene, vinyl chloride, ...
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Overview of rare earth metals and intermediate alloys
The vast majority of single rare earth metals and their intermediate alloys are used to produce new rare earth metal materials such as neodymium iron boron, samarium cobalt permanent magnet, and super magnetostriction, and non-ferrous metal alloys such as AI-RE, Mg-RE, Cu-RE, Zn- RE, W-RE, Mo-RE, etc. In addition, there are a few rare earth metal applications that use some special properties to ...
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Compound Semiconductor Innovation Advances EVs and Other Green Technologies
As the world works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, global adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is driving an increased demand for high-power, energy-efficient compound semiconductors, such as silicon carbide (SiC)-based components, throughout the entire EV assembly process. Renewable energy technology is now at the forefront of climate-forward research, with accelerating EV sales playing a ...
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From Major to Insignificant Sources, Helping Compliance Managers Streamline - Case Study
Throughout the last half-century, Shell has helped the gamut of industries, from insignificant and exempt sources seeking government documentation, to major source facilities with the full range of their issues. Although we offer the full scope of environmental media compliance, we’ve traditionally specialized in ambient air issues and opportunities such ...
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What Are Lipids?
Lipids are hydrocarbon-containing molecules that make up the structure and function of living cells. Lipids include fats, oils, waxes, certain vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E, and K), hormones, and most cell membranes that are not composed of proteins. Lipids are insoluble in water because they are non-polar, but are therefore soluble in non-polar solvents such as chloroform. What are lipids ...
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Recovering Lithium From Mining and Oil & Gas Wastewater
New membrane process could be a game-changer in lithium extraction efficiency Lithium-ion batteries power a wide variety of electronic devices, including mobile phones, laptops, and even electric vehicles, which could account for 60% of new auto sales by 2030. So, they will likely play an important role in the reduction of dependence on fossil fuels. Unfortunately, lithium mining can have ...
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Break-up calls and societal pressure: Big Oil is pushed to change
The world’s top oil and gas (O&G) producers have been challenged by climate activists, investors, and lawmakers to transform faster their businesses and to make more ambitious commitments to cut down on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. International O&G companies are facing an increasing pressure to set short-, medium- and long-term targets that are consistent with the Paris ...
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