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World Engineering Day Focuses on Shaping a Sustainable Future

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Air pollution kills about 7 million people annually, with 99 percent of the global population breathing unhealthy air, according to the World Health Organization. Enrich and expand solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy generation and utilization. It also contributes to cancer, lung disease, and respiratory infections.

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In Nigeria, Why Isn’t Broadband Everywhere?

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At times,” Adeniyi says, “it’s like wind bringing the signal.” The broadband buildout has been seriously hampered by Nigeria’s unreliable power grid. The spotty power grid means that standard telecom equipment needs backup power. Eight undersea cables bring about 380 terabits of capacity to Nigeria’s coast.

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IBM introduces new wind and solar forecasting system for utilities; big data analytics and weather modeling to predict output

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IBM has developed an advanced power and weather modeling technology that will help utilities increase the reliability of renewable energy resources. The solution combines weather prediction and big data analytics to forecast accurately the availability of wind power and solar energy.

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Mitsubishi Heavy to supply 500 kWh (normal) containerized Li-ion energy storage system to power grid of Orkney Islands

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MHI), jointly with SSE plc (formerly Scottish and Southern Energy plc), will begin an energy storage system demonstration project using the power grid in the UK’s Orkney Islands, which has a high proportion of renewable energy generation in relation to demand. In the project, Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe, Ltd.

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A123 Systems to supply Li-ion energy storage system to Dongfang Electric Corporation for evaluation for wind power solutions

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Li-ion battery manufacturer A123 Systems will supply a 500kW Li-ion energy storage solution to Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC), the third largest manufacturer of wind turbines in the People’s Republic of China and the country’s largest exporter of power equipment. He, general manager of Dongfang Electrical Machinery Co.

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NREL researchers evaluating blockchain for transactive energy applications

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Today, utilities use complex software platforms called an energy management system (EMS) and advanced distribution management system (ADMS) to manage the demand, supply, and reliable delivery of electricity on the power grid. The Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium is funding BLOSEM. —Dane Christensen.

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Mitsubishi Heavy says ground test validates wireless power transmission for space solar power systems; 10 kW sent 500m by microwave

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The achievement of wireless power transmission over long distances will not only facilitate the transmission of power to locations where installation of power cables has been difficult or dangerous, but is also expected to contribute to transmission of power from offshore wind turbines and various other applications in the future.