Tag: research

February 25, 2016

In recent years, proponents of clean energy have taken heart in the falling prices of solar and wind power, hoping they will drive an energy revolution. But a new study co-authored by an MIT professor suggests otherwise: Technology-driven cost reductions […]

February 24, 2016

City governments in the age of climate change often find themselves in a predicament: It’s hard to create a more energy-efficient city without detailed information about how — and when — buildings consume electricity and heating fuel. The City of […]

February 17, 2016

Grand View Research released research this week that forecasts that the energy management systems (EMS) market will reach $58.59 billion by 2022. The drivers are concerns about energy prices and increasing green building construction, the firm said. Read More on […]

February 12, 2016

Aviation fuels, especially those used in military crafts such as jet A fuel for the U.S. Navy and Air Force, are the most costly fuels on the market. Almost all aviation fuels are currently produced from petroleum. It is important […]

February 10, 2016

President Obama’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget includes a programmatic level of US$878 million for the Office of Fossil Energy (FE), including the use of US$240 million in prior year funds, to advance technologies related to the reliable, efficient, affordable […]

February 9, 2016

President Barack Obama wants to double U.S. investment in clean-energy research and development, to $12.8 billion by 2021, as part of a broader commitment to curb the effects of climate change. The administration is seeking $7.7 billion in discretionary funding […]

January 25, 2016

It is known that the phenomenon of superconductivity — where materials conduct electricity without resistance — arises when pairs of electrons become coupled together or “paired.” With traditional superconductors, this pairing arises due to vibrations of the ions in the structure. […]

January 14, 2016

A nature-inspired method to model the reflection of light from the skin of silvery fish and other organisms may be possible, according to Penn State researchers. Such a technique may be applicable to developing better broadband reflectors and custom multi-spectral […]

January 11, 2016

A new report from Navigant Research has analysed the market for natural gas vehicles (NGVs), including global forecasts, broken down by vehicle segment, alternative drivetrain, and region, through 2025. The NGV market is taking off in some regions, although growth […]

December 24, 2015

MIT researchers have developed a simple procedure for making a promising type of solar cell using lead recovered from discarded lead-acid car batteries — a practice that could benefit both the environment and human health. As new lead-free car batteries […]