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NREL researchers point toward building energy efficiency instead of long-term storage

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The researchers considered solar and wind as the source of renewable energy, given that most plans for meeting the 100% target take those into account. Further, the researchers separated the country into five climate zones, ranging from the hot and humid (Tampa, Florida) to the very cold (International Falls, Minnesota). Resources.

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US DOE Awarding Up To $62M for Concentrating Solar Power Research and Development

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The US Department of Energy has selected 13 projects for investment of up to $62 million over five years to research, develop, and demonstrate Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) systems capable of providing low-cost electrical power. The thirteen award selections announced today fall into two areas: Concentrating Solar Power Systems Studies.

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DOE NETL selects 12 fossil-fuel power systems projects for funding

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The project has future applications for supercritical CO2 cycles in power plants, nuclear power, solar power and natural gas combined cycle units. Advanced Ultrasupercritical Materials Thick-Walled Cycling Header for ComTest Alstom Power Inc. DOE: $696,416 Non-DOE: $174,104 Total: $870,520 (20% cost share). Research Triangle Institute.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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The new ARPA-E selections focus on accelerating innovations in clean technology while increasing US competitiveness in rare earth alternatives and breakthroughs in biofuels, thermal storage, grid controls, and solar power electronics. Solar ADEPT: Solar Agile Delivery of Electrical Power Technology ($14.7 This will allow a.

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Vacation Rentals: How to Shrink Your Carbon Footprint

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But it does not act as a search engine. If they think you care, there’s a greater chance of moving the needle,” said Diane Daniel, the founder of Vacation Donations , a nonprofit that encourages short-term renters to donate leftover food in the Tampa, Fla.,

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