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Massive solar array to power airside electric ground service vehicles at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One

Charged EVs

The New Terminal One will have what its creators have said is the largest solar array at any US airport, which will power a fleet of electric vehicles used at the terminal both landside and airside. Construction of the massive array, consisting of more than 13,000 solar panels on the terminals roof, began in 2024.

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Bertrand Piccard’s Big Hydrogen Adventure

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Then he and Andr Borschberg, a Swiss entrepreneur and pilot, were first to fly around the world, in stages, in a solar airplane called Solar Impulse. Solar Impulse 2, the solar powered plane, was piloted by Swiss entrepreneur Andr Borschberg over the pyramids in Giza, Egypt, prior to landing in Cairo on 13 July, 2016.

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Will Supercapacitors Come to AI's Rescue?

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This makes the grid see a consistent load, but it also wastes energy doing unnecessary work. The power supply of solar and wind power is more variable than oil and gas, depending on weather and other factors. Another solution is dummy calculations, which run while there are no spikes, to smooth out demand.

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The Future of EV Battery Reuse: Opportunities & Challenges

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As EV adoption grows, the battery reuse market is expected to expand significantly, reducing waste and supporting energy transition efforts. Environmental Benefits Waste Reduction : Extends battery life, reducing landfill waste and environmental impact. The growth of EV battery reuse market is driven by several key factors: # 1.

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Pebble begins deliveries of electric Flow travel trailer, which now includes automated ‘Auto Dump’ [Video]

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Less than three months after kicking off production of its flagship, solar-electric travel trailer called the Flow, electric mobility startup Pebble has begun deliveries to early customers in the US.

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Successful AI Implementations in Renewable Energy Forecasting

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Solar, wind, hydro, and other renewable sources are rapidly replacing fossil fuels. Overproduction leads to wasted energy and strain on infrastructure, while underproduction can cause blackouts and energy shortages. In a grid increasingly powered by fluctuating sources like wind and solar, forecasting accuracy becomes crucial.

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Researchers propose testing standards for particulate photocatalysts in solar fuel production

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Utilization of renewable solar energy is crucial for addressing the global energy and environmental concerns and achieving sustainable development. In this regard, photocatalytic water splitting has attracted significant interest as a cost-effective means to convert sustainable solar energy into valuable chemicals. Credit: DICP.

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