UNCOVERED: Nrel - Caught on Camera

Tiny Fins Boost Output: vortex generators tweak turbine power; placement errors cut gains

Vortex generators, tiny aerodynamic fins strategically positioned on wind turbine blades, can dramatically enhance their efficiency. Research illustrates that these devices can boost power output by up to 20% during high wind conditions. A pivotal field test from 1986 revealed a nearly 6% annual energy gain in smaller turbines, while…

The Times of India · Oct 18

Indian Mesa wind farm combined 125 turbines with sheep grazing and $930,000 in school taxes

In May 2001, the Indian Mesa wind farm began operating in Pecos County, West Texas, with 125 turbines and a total installed capacity of 82.5 MW. The project sits on a mesa where the uses of the land include grazing livestock, primarily sheep, and hunting, and the project does not…

The Times of India · Oct 1

Why Your EV Charges So Fast—Then Suddenly Slows Down

Your EV charges fast until it doesn't: the final 20 percent can take surprisingly long, but that's completely normal. Here's why.

Motor1 · Sep 26

Heat Pumps Can Help You Save on Home Cooling and Heating — and There's a Tax Credit for Installation

You can save serious cash when cooling or heating, but heat pumps aren't for everyone.

Kiplinger · May 24, 2024

US aiming to ‘crack the code’ on deploying geothermal energy at scale

Recent $74m investment made alongside assessment that 10% of electricity could be generated by geothermal by 2050

The Guardian - US · Apr 2, 2024

This Is How Much EV Charging The U.S. Will Need By 2030

The number of charging ports in the U.S. is expected to closely follow EV car market, potentially reaching 28 million units of various types by 2030.

InsideEVs · Mar 19, 2024

NREL Has Just Issued A Ban On All E-Bikes And E-Scooters Inside Its Facilities. Here’s Why

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has just issued a blanket ban on e-bikes and e-scooters in indoor locations due to threats of battery-related fires.

InsideEVs · Jan 10, 2024

‘We are just getting started’: the plastic-eating bacteria that could change the world

The long read: When a microbe was found munching on a plastic bottle in a rubbish dump, it promised a recycling revolution. Now scientists are attempting to turbocharge those powers in a bid to solve our waste crisis. But will it work?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

US: DC Chargers Represent 21.5% Of All Public Stalls

The public charging infrastructure in the United States gradually expands and in the first quarter of 2023, surpassed 140,000 individual ports (or stalls).

InsideEVs · Aug 7, 2023

Can Ocean Waves Power the Grid? New Technology is Bringing Us Closer Than Ever

Scientists want to gather clean energy from the ocean — and wave farms aren't too far off in the future.

Inverse · Apr 17, 2023