A real-world example of power generation demonstrates how the combined use of energy harvesting and industrial grade rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries can increase return on investment. Across the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), there is a growing demand for battery-powered solutions that combine energy harvesting with industrial grade rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells to power two-way wireless communications. This combination is especially …

RePowerEU, the European Commission’s plan to increase energy security and lower dependency on Russian gas imports, needs to focus on pairing renewable energy with energy storage. The argument has been put forward by the European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE) after the European Commission (EC) revealed the RePowerEU strategy earlier this month. The invasion of Ukraine begun by Russia …

An uptick in solar energy production has bolstered the Office of Sustainability’s progress towards green energy goals Due to observed rising levels of global warming, spirited debate around climate change has dominated conversation at local, state and national levels for well over a decade. The University has responded to the increased threat of global warming by incorporating new technology aimed towards energy sustainability. Among the …

Gov. Glenn Youngkin released a report from the Department of Environmental Quality this week outlining reasoning and recommendations for Virginia to leave the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. RGGI (pronounced ‘Reggie’) is a cap-and-trade scheme that sets an overall cap on carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sectors of its 11 member states. It requires businesses – like Dominion Energy – to buy allowances …

Through her work with Chicago’s Field Museum, Ylanda Wilhite encourages kids to engage with nature in their neighborhoods, with a particular focus on BIPOC and disinvested communities. For many city kids, flowers have cut stems and vegetables are packed in styrofoam and plastic on shelves in the grocery store. But by making a connection with nature in their own communities, …