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New Tech Tuesdays: Ambient Power: Energy-Harvesting Robots

On November 14, 2023 in All, Automation, Computing, Energy Harvesting, General, IoT, Maker, Medical, New Tech Tuesdays, Open Source, Power by Rudy Ramos

In the quest for sustainability and efficiency, energy-harvesting robots stand out as innovative wonders. With their ability to extract power from the environment, these robots present a novel approach to autonomous operations, challenging age-old norms of charging and battery replacement.

Tagged With: ambient energy, autonomous robots, conversion efficiency, energy harvesting, energy storage, environmental monitoring, robotic operations, self-power, sustainable automation, sustainable technology

Green IoT Transforms the Modern Home

On October 31, 2023 in All, Automation, Energy Harvesting, General, IoT by Poornima Apte

The growing use of the Internet of Things for energy efficiency in the smart home can deliver a range of positive effects. See how several implications of Green IoT are revolutionizing the smart home and beyond.

Tagged With: ai algorithms, carbon footprint reduction, data privacy, energy efficiency, green iot, intelligent sleep modes, iot sensors, net zero energy consumption, remote wireless charging, self-charging sensors, smart home, smart irrigation systems, smart thermostats, sustainable living, technological advancements

Discrete Transformerless Voltage Multipliers and Cap Chargers for Voltage Multiplication

On October 20, 2023 in All, Energy Harvesting, General by Vishay

Stepping up AC voltages is not uncommon, but when size and cost are key, discrete voltage multipliers can fit the bill. Voltage multipliers can be used in low-voltage analog and high-voltage, high-power industrial designs.

Tagged With: analog, discrete, energy harvesting, industrial, laser, low power, power, step-up, transformer, voltage

New Tech Tuesdays: Nickel-Hydrogen Batteries: A Legacy of NASA’s Space Missions Shaping Modern Energy Solutions

On September 12, 2023 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Industrial, New Tech Tuesdays, Power, Wide Bandgap by Rudy Ramos

Nickel-hydrogen batteries may be old technology, but they continue to prove their worth. This tried-and-true battery design merges lessons from NASA's legacy technology with modern applications, providing energy solutions that bridge the gap between reliability, sustainability, and efficiency.

Tagged With: dendrites, enervenue, environmental-friendly, fets, gan, international space station, iss, lithium-ion batteries, nasa, nhb, nickel-hydrogen batteries, recyclable, renewable energy, satellites, shunt hv-ibss-usb

3 Eco-Friendly EV Upgrades

On August 23, 2023 in All, Automotive, Energy Harvesting, General by Adam Kimmel

Automakers are enhancing EV sustainability by integrating smart cabin technologies, like intelligent thermal management, sustainable materials, and energy harvesting methods. AI algorithms and sensors help regulate cabin climate efficiently, while sustainable materials reduce the carbon footprint.

Tagged With: ai algorithms in vehicles, decarbonization targets, electric vehicle sustainability, intelligent thermal management, lifecycle climate performance, recycled plastics, regenerative braking, rooftop solar, smart cabin technologies, smart lighting, sustainable materials in automotive

What Are Piezo-Phototronics?

On August 9, 2023 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Sensors by Liam Critchley

Piezo-phototronic materials share many characteristics with piezotronic materials that help modulate charge carriers and electric currents at different semiconducting interfaces, but they also have photoexcitation properties that enable them to enhance a range of optoelectronic devices.

Tagged With: diodes, gaas, inn, leds, nanomaterials, nanotechnology, nanowires, photodetector, photonics, photovoltaics, piezoelectric, piezo-phototronics, piezotronic, pv, solar cells, zno

New Tech Tuesdays: Nuclear Power's Second Chance: The Advent of Diamond Batteries

On July 31, 2023 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, IoT, Low Power, New Tech Tuesdays, Power by Rudy Ramos

In response to escalating energy demands, new research into diamond batteries—nuclear units harnessing radioactive isotopes—presents an innovative approach to recycling nuclear waste and power generation. With an exceptional lifespan, these devices may provide power to niche or remote applications.

Tagged With: advanced nuclear technologies, battery management systems, bms, diamond batteries, long-life power source, nuclear waste recycling, renewable energy

New Tech Tuesdays: The Power of Gravity: Unleashing the Potential of Energy Storage

On June 19, 2023 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Industrial, New Tech Tuesdays, Power by Rudy Ramos

Unlock the power of gravity and discover the future of energy storage with gravitational energy systems. Harness renewable energy like never before and pave the way to a sustainable future.

Tagged With: energy storage, gravity batteries, grid scale storage, lithium-ion batteries, renewable energy, solid-state batteries, sustainable energy

New Tech Tuesdays: Wave and Tidal Energy: Generating Electricity from the Ocean

On May 23, 2023 in All, Connectors, Energy Harvesting, General, New Tech Tuesdays by Rudy Ramos

The ocean has great potential as a renewable energy source, particularly through wave and tidal energy. However, these technologies are still in the early stages and face technical, environmental, and regulatory challenges. Despite this, several countries are already using wave and tidal energy to generate electricity.

Tagged With: amphenol ltw deeptronica, dynamic tidal power , ocean energy, oscillating water column, overtopping device, point absorber, renewable energy, tidal energy, tidal stream generator, wave energy

Why SiC Is Ideal for Green Energy

On May 12, 2023 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Power, Wide Bandgap by Wolfspeed Inc

Green energy demand is rising, driving global energy storage to exceed $13B. With key concerns of efficiency and size as the systems scale up, silicon carbide is an ideal solution for large-scale solar and wind inverters, whose applications include utility, commercial, and micro-inverters.

Tagged With: emissions reduction, energy storage systems, global energy demand, green energy, inverter technology, power conversion, renewable energy, silicon carbide, wolfspeed

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