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In 1834, an American blacksmith along with his wife built the first practical DC electric motor, creating a blueprint for modern electrical machinery

In 1834, an American blacksmith along with his wife built the first practical DC electric motor, changing how electrical energy could be converted into mechanical motion. Thomas Davenport used a battery, electromagnets, an armature and a commutator to produce continuous rotation. His work later supported developments in electric transportation, industrial…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

AI wants electricity now. The electric grid needs years to catch up

Data center demand is surging, but utilities, electric transmission and grid connections can take years to meet the need

Fortune · Sep 3

The U.S. Once Offered Tax Breaks To Bring In Data Centers. Now Lawmakers Are Racing To Rein Them In.

Electricity bills, water use and local opposition are changing the politics around AI infrastructure even as the Trump administration pushes companies to expand computing capacity in the U.S.

International Business Times · Sep 3

AI boom is testing tech firms' climate pledges

Technology companies are stepping up their climate commitments but not fast enough to counter rapidly inflating energy needs linked to the artificial intelligence boom, a report said Wednesday. This year's edition, based on 2024 data, found that artificial intelligence "is both a driver of efficiency and a growing challenge", the…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

US energy chief rejects ‘stealing Venezuelan oil’ claims as Washington takes control of vast reserves

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright denied claims of stealing Venezuelan oil. He stated private companies bring money and technology to develop resources. Wright emphasized fixing Venezuela's electricity sector is crucial for oil production. President Trump called the oil pact the world's biggest deal. Elections are a process requiring infrastructure readiness…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

In 2011, Lovell FHCC joined a green federal challenge with 3 focus areas. 3 years later, LED retrofits cut electricity 15%, saving $500,000 and 7.4 million pounds of CO2

Lovell FHCC lighting project remains a useful example of how sustainability goals can produce measurable results when they are connected to practical investments. Joining the Federal Green Challenge in 2011 gave the facility a broader environmental framework, while the LED retrofit translated that commitment into lower electricity demand, reduced emissions,…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. Now, it provides 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water daily, but does it harm marine life or raise cost of living?

In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. It now supplies 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water daily and meets about 10% of San Diego County’s demand. The plant reduces dependence on imported water, but its cost, energy use, marine life impact, brine discharge,…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

For over a 100 years, diamonds were considered incapable of producing electricity — one new experiment in Hong Kong has changed that

Scientists have discovered ultrathin diamond membranes can generate electricity. This occurs when these flexible diamond films are mechanically deformed. The breakthrough challenges the long-held view of diamond's electrical properties. This finding could lead to new self-powered sensors and medical implants. Future applications may involve miniature energy harvesting systems.

The Economic Times · Sep 2

In 1882, an American engineer at the age of 22 invented a device which had a two-bladed propeller placed onto the rotating shaft of a DC electric motor: The story of the first electric fan

In 1882, an American engineer at the age of 22 invented a device which had a two-bladed propeller placed onto the rotating shaft of a DC electric motor. Schuyler Skaats Wheeler created the first electric table fan. The device used electric power to move air and became a step in…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Scotland's largest offshore wind farm 'paid to turn off most of time', report says

SCOTLAND’S largest offshore wind farm was paid to shut down instead of generate electricity for almost three-quarters of 2024, according to a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2