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The sensors in the blades will be able to predict weather conditions and calculate when they can harvest the most energy from the wind while ensuring minimum loads on the wind turbine. The technology could enable developers to install more powerful ...

Rotorua District Council (RDC) is testing electronic parking sensors along Pukuatua Street as part of proposed parking initiatives for the CBD. The ‘SmartEye’ vehicle detection sensor system is being trialled on 30 parking spaces along Pukuatua Street between ASB Bank and the Salvation Army Family Store, and in some other locations known to be high in geothermal activity

University of Utah metallurgists used an old microwave oven to produce a nanocrystal semiconductor rapidly using cheap, abundant and less toxic metals than other semiconductors. They hope it will be used for more efficient photovoltaic solar cells and LED ...

( University of Utah ) University of Utah metallurgists used an old microwave oven to produce a nanocrystal semiconductor rapidly using cheap, abundant and less toxic metals than other semiconductors. They hope it will be used for more efficient photovoltaic solar cells and LED lights, biological sensors and systems to convert waste heat to electricity

Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) technology developer Solar Press is investigating the potential for flexible plastic based OPV modules to be used as a power source for remote, autonomous sensors within buildings – an 'energy harvesting' application.

Taking into account the advantages of the produced sensor, including its simplicity, cost-effective price, small size, and high sensitivity and selectivity, it can be announced as one of the best sensors in order to detect ethanol. Another interesting point in this ...

The new technology integrates "touch sensor and solar assembly". It appears that iPhone and iPod owners could use solar power to charge the batteries. It is very early on in the development process therefore don't expect to be sitting at the beach while your ...