Capturing ocean energy with a floating energy harvester
Ocean energy is an important type of renewable energy. It can be carried by ocean waves, tides, salinity, and ocean temperature differences.
Compared with solar...
Food waste: a new source of electricity
When hearing the phrase “renewable energy”, most of us will think about wind, solar, wave, or geothermal power.
In fact, treating food waste can also...
Scientists develop a high-capacity and sustainable zinc battery for energy storage
As solar power and wind power become more important in the world electricity supply, people look for reliable and cheap ways to store energy.
Recently,...
Flying kites can help farmers get clean energy
The global energy demand is increasing due to the expansion of world economics and population growth.
Renewable energy, such as wind power and solar power,...
Biotech: a new way to the sustainable energy supply
Nowadays, biofuels have become more and more important in the world energy field.
In 2012 biofuels accounted for about 1.6% of global transportation fuel, and...
Era of smart energy
Nowadays we have increasing resource and environment problems, and it is urgent to improve energy management.
One question is how to use emerging IT technologies,...