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World Engineering Day Focuses on Shaping a Sustainable Future

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Renewable energy innovations. The IEEE Standards Association develops technical guidelines that support sustainability in power systems, smart grids, energy efficiency, and environmental protection. IEEE 1547 , for example, ensures the integration of renewable energy sources into power grids.

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EEA: large-scale roll-out of EVs will help EU shift to green transport, but may challenge power grid

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However, widespread use of such vehicles would pose challenges for Europe’s power grid in meeting increased electricity demand. The need for extra power will be higher if other sectors like industry or households do not follow through on planned energy efficiency improvements. Source: EEA. Click to enlarge.

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Policy Options for Expanding and Modernizing the US Power Grid

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The US will need to expand and modernize its outdated power transmission grid to incorporate more renewable energy sources, but balkanized ownership and regulation are going to make that process slow and difficult, according to a new Duke University analysis. —Chi-Jen Yang.

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Toyota providing mobile retail fuel cell vehicle to support reconstruction in Fukushima Prefecture

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FH2R has been constructed with a renewable energy-powered 10MW-class hydrogen production unit. FH2R can produce as much as 1,200 Nm 3 of hydrogen per hour (rated power operation) using renewable energy. Primary roles of the four signatories are: Futaba Town and Namie Town.

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UC Riverside study to evaluate best ways to achieve California’s 100% renewable energy target

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Arun Raju, director of the Center for Renewable Natural Gas at UC Riverside, recently received a $146,000 grant from Southern California Gas Co. SoCalGas) to examine the proposed 100% Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and explore options that can help achieve emission reduction goals more efficiently and at lower costs.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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CRI, founded in 2006 in Reykjavik, Iceland, is developing technology to produce renewable methanol from clean energy and recycled CO 2 emissions. Geely is committed to achieving the long-term goal of zero emissions mobility through a diverse suite of new energy solutions, including renewable methanol vehicle technology. Earlier post.).

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ORNL researchers use blockchain to increase electric grid resiliency; Grid Guard

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This kind of monitoring requires processing a vast amount of information. Researchers are extending the approach to incorporate communications among renewable energy sources and multiple utilities. —Raymond Borges Hink. This saves energy and reduces the space needed to store data. The team’s validation framework can detect both.

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