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Taking Accessibility and Autonomy to the Next Level: Making Future Autonomous Transportation Accessible

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With the help of accessible transportation options, people with disabilities can live more independently and participate in all aspects of society. 
Accessible transportation is essential for people with disabilities, and it can also benefit everyone else too. By making future autonomous transportation accessible to everyone, we are taking steps towards a more inclusive and equal society. …

Gravity and Water Batteries and Everything in Between

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Australia’s desire to become four-fifths powered by renewables has created a need for renewable energy alternatives. While solar and wind sources are getting the job done, there is a need to bridge the gap, prevent intermittency, and create energy for overnight storage. And this is where pumped-hydro comes in. 
Pumped hydro basically consists of two strategically positioned dams – one on a hill and another in a valley- …

The Use of Unwanted Heat from Data Centres in District Heating

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The Cool-Data project reports that it is now possible to use flexibility and waste from data centres in Denmark. In this article, we will highlight some questions answered by DTU’s researchers on the utilisation of energy in district heating. 
A research team from DTU, four companies, and a utility work together on the Cool-Data project to develop and implement a new cooling and storage system modified for small and moderate-sized data centres (about 500 servers). 
The European Union desires that data centres …

Can the Power of Lightning be Harnessed?

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Lightning strikes about a hundred times per second which amounts to 8.6 million strikes per day. For every strike, one billion joules of electrostatic energy is released- enough energy to 3000 kettles of water. How amazing is that? 
The sun, wind, and water have been successfully harnessed and converted into useful sources of energy. Can scientists perhaps do the same for …

Micromobility as an Alternative to Car-free Transportation

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Electric scooters and bikes seem to be increasing in popularity recently. Purchases of two-wheeled vehicles are rapidly rising in the search for alternative means to navigate easy movement around the city without depending on pedal power on pedal power alone. 
Their presence in the streets is probably more noticeable as a result of the numerous share models that are available. Riders can easily download…

Photovoltaic Windows as a Way to Optimise Energy Conservation for Skyscrapers

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If we told you that glass-walled skyscrapers were not only aesthetically pleasing but could also be energy efficient, would you believe us? Well, it is absolutely true. According to researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, all it requires is the addition of thermally efficient photovoltaic windows. 
Their research which was published in the One Earth journal, explained building designs that make it possible for building structures to be energy-efficient. 
Researchers previously believed that energy-…

New Insights on Preventing Energy Loss in Organic Solar Cells

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Organic solar cells are now gaining momentum in the world of energy conservation. Their versatility makes them a better choice in comparison to the more popular silicon solar panels. The design is lightweight, adjustable, and available in numerous colours, giving it an attractive aesthetic appeal for urban applications. 
Sadly, progress in understanding and perfecting the …

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