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Breakthrough in computer chip energy efficiency could cut data center electricity use

Garde1 week ago01 mins

Researchers at Oregon State University and Baylor University have made a breakthrough toward reducing the energy consumption of the photonic chips used in data centers and supercomputers. The paper is published in the journal Scientific Reports.

Ultrasonic sensors can safeguard residential gas lines

Garde4 months ago01 mins

A team of UBC Okanagan researchers is investigating a new method to monitor underground gas pipelines with high-tech sensors that can make it easier to find weaknesses, discrepancies and even a diversion in residential natural gas lines.

Think of solar panels more like apple trees: We need a fairer approach for what we use and sell, says researcherJune 2, 2023
As we race to decarbonize by electrifying everything, solar panels—now cheaper per square meter than marine-grade plywood—will do much of the heavy lifting. But if we don't rethink how our rooftop panels plug into the grid, the transition will be unfair and costly—for both people who own solar panels (and electric cars and smart appliances) and people who don't.
South Africa’s power blackouts: Solutions lie in solar farms, battery storage at scale, and an end to state monopolyJune 2, 2023
Rolling blackouts are costing South Africa dearly. The electricity crisis is a barrier to growth, destroys investor confidence and handicaps almost every economic activity. It has raised input costs for producers and retailers, and has triggered a new round of inflation and interest rate increases.
Episode 366: Biodiversity letdown, Boston Metal’s mission – GreenBizJune 2, 2023
Iceland makes circularity look effortless; “Disappointing”: Few asset managers back shareholder biodiversity proposals, report finds …
MeitY transfers indigenous Li-ion battery recycling technology to 9 industries & start-upsJune 2, 2023
New Delhi: In a significant development towards promoting circularity and sustainable practices, the Ministry of Electronics and Information …
Swiss energy system could be independent and carbon-neutral by 2050June 2, 2023
Researchers from EPFL and HES-SO Valais have modeled the Swiss energy system under the hypothetical constraints of carbon neutrality and energy independence by 2050. The results show that these two constraints could be met while reducing energy system costs by about 30% compared to 2020.
MeitY transfers cost effective Li-ion battery recycling technology to nine … – Press Information BureauJune 2, 2023
… battery recycling technology to nine recycling industries and start-ups today as part of Mission LiFE under “Promote circularity campaign”.
Integrating Circularity in Global Value Chains to Anchor Sustainability in Production SystemsJune 2, 2023
Circularity must go beyond end-of-life product management to focus on extending the life of input materials and enhancing resource efficiency by …
ASF and WTCE report urges industry to address in-cabin waste – InflightJune 2, 2023
… the Aviation Sustainability Form (ASF) have together published a report looking into potential paths to bring circularity to in-cabin waste (ICW).
Developing technologies to reduce the cost of green hydrogen productionJune 2, 2023
Green hydrogen, which produces hydrogen without the use of fossil fuels or the emission of carbon dioxide, has become increasingly important in recent years as part of efforts to realize a decarbonized economy. However, due to the high production cost of water electrolysis devices that produce green hydrogen, the economic feasibility of green hydrogen has not been very high. However, the development of a technology that drastically reduces the amount of rare metals such as iridium and platinum used in polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis devices is opening the way to lower production costs.