energy
CleanPlay has launched on PS5 with rewards for gamers who choose clean energy
CleanPlay has launched its energy-saving app on PlayStation 5, helping to raise renewable energy consciousness among players. Founded by games industry pioneers David Helgason and Richard Hilleman, CleanPlay is a new subscription platform that matches the average electricity used by gaming consoles with verified clean energy solutions for as little as $1.99 a month. CleanPlay…
EcoFlow’s Delta 2: Abundant Stored Energy (and Charging Options) for You
As I briefly noted back in mid-November, I ended up replacing my initial failed-experiment lithium battery-based portable power unit, Energizer’s PowerSource Pro Battery Generator: with two EcoFlow successors, the smaller RIVER 2: and this writeup’s subject, the DELTA 2, which I bought in claimed factory-refurbished condition (albeit, like the RIVER 2, also seemingly actually brand…
The Role of Vibration Monitoring in Alternative Energy
How Renewable Energy Runs Better with Smart Sensors (Source: Jack Tamrong /stock.adobe.com) Equipment failures in alternative energy systems can have serious consequences. A single pump malfunction could force an entire hydropower plant to go offline for weeks. In wind power, a gearbox failure does more than just stop the turbines—it can lead to dangerous and…
Data center power meets rising energy demands amid AI boom
Texas Instruments’ APEC-related releases are power management chips centered around supporting the AI-driven power demands in data centers. The releases include the first 48-V integrated hot-swap eFuse with power-path protection (TPS1685) and an integrated GaN power stage (gate driver + FET) in the industry-standard TOLL package. In a conversation with Priya Thanigai, VP and Business…
Why cyber attackers are targeting your solar energy systems — and how to stop them
High energy costs and concerns over the stability and capacity of electric grids are leading businesses to evaluate and implement their own onsite energy generation systems. These onsite systems, referred to as distributed energy resources (DERs), are most commonly solar panel arrays, often paired with batteries to store energy for later use. DERs are usually…
Optimizing motor control for energy efficiency
In today’s world, motors are ubiquitous, powering everything from household appliances to industrial machinery. The importance of optimizing motor control for energy efficiency cannot be overstated, given that motors account for a significant portion of global energy consumption. This article delves into the structure of motors, the use of variable frequency drives (VFDs), and the…
A platform to expedite clean energy projects
Businesses and developers often face a steep learning curve when installing clean energy technologies, such as solar installations and EV chargers. To get a fair deal, they need to navigate a complex bidding process that involves requesting proposals, evaluating bids, and ultimately contracting with a provider. Now the startup Station A, founded by a pair…
Unlocking the hidden power of boiling — for energy, space, and beyond
Most people take boiling water for granted. For Associate Professor Matteo Bucci, uncovering the physics behind boiling has been a decade-long journey filled with unexpected challenges and new insights. The seemingly simple phenomenon is extremely hard to study in complex systems like nuclear reactors, and yet it sits at the core of a wide range…
Why cybersecurity is critical to energy modernization – Help Net Security
In this Help Net Security interview, Anjos Nijk, Managing Director of the European Network for Cyber security (ENCS), discusses cybersecurity in the energy sector as it modernizes with renewable sources and smart grid technologies. Nijk also addresses the need for international collaboration, the impact of IoT on security, and the emerging technologies that can enhance…