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DOE awards up to $40M for open-water, grid-connected wave energy testing facility

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The planned facility, to be completed by early 2020, includes four grid-connected berths where researchers can test full-scale wave energy conversion device concepts. The site is expected to be a flagship test facility for wave energy converters globally, playing a critical role in advancing wave energy technology into commercial viability.

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IEEE’s Honor Society Expands to More Countries

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Global expansion resulted from the merger of North America–based HKN with IEEE in 2010. IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu There’s also the HKN Career Conversations podcast , hosted by society alumni. Inductees are chosen based on their technical, scientific, and leadership achievements. The society has changed significantly over the years.

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What are the investment opportunities in the Alternative Fuel Corridor Program?

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Alternative Fuel Corridor designations are now found in all 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico. In the face of growing global business needs, SETEC POWER has launched a charging solution for alternative fuel corridors. High conversion efficiency and stable output current. million public chargers. Our Solution.

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MAN Diesel & Turbo to convert 3 more coastal container ships to LNG

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Wessels Reederei signed a letter of intent with MAN Diesel & Turbo regarding the conversion of three of its fleet to dual-fuel gas operation. The retrofit enables dual-fuel operation and is the first such conversion of its type. TOTE ro-ro conversion in the US. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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ARPA-E to award $22M to 18 projects to accelerate production of macroalgae for energy and other uses; MARINER

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Development of Techniques for Tropical Seaweed Cultivation The Marine Biological Laboratory team will focus on the development of a cultivation system for the tropical seaweed Eucheuma isiforme for the production of biomass for conversion to biofuels. exclusive economic zone, where year-round production is possible.

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