energy harvesting Articles
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Hybrid powertrain for light aircraft
In this paper, we evaluate the possibility of employing a hybrid powertrain to propel a light aircraft. The work suggests that the incorporation of a hybrid powertrain has little effect on fuel consumption for a light aircraft operating in a condition of straight and level cruise. However, there is a potential decrease in fuel consumption when a light aircraft operates either in climb or when ...
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Energy harvesting and current state of the technology with application to traffic monitoring
Wireless systems capable of being truly 'autonomous' present the future of wireless networks and applications. Such systems have an intrinsic advantage over systems dependent on a finite power source. Harvesting energy from a device's environment has been proposed as a solution to the difficulty of providing a 'wireless' power source. The underlying theory and operating principles of ...
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Energy harvesting from suspension systems using regenerative force actuators
In this paper, harvesting vibration energy from suspension is investigated. Theoretical values for the harvested energy are calculated. Experimental evaluation of the energy is performed using vehicle road simulation facilities. An excitation signal in the frequency range of 0.5 Hz to 20 Hz is applied to the vehicle and the harvested power is calculated. Experimental results give a maximum ...
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Entropy generation metric for evaluating and forecasting aircraft energy management systems
A general Entropy Generation Minimisation (EGM) technique is applied to analyse the feasibility of energy recovery from aircraft avionics via thermoelectric (TE) devices. In employing this approach, a suitable control volume definition is chosen to evaluate the impact of an energy recovery system on the overall entropy generation of the aircraft over a mission. Only those systems which are ...
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Project - Energy Harvesting - Power 2 Tower
Elimpus has successfully deployed a working prototype device capable of harvesting energy from the conductors on a 400kV tower. Funded by the NIA project Power 2 Tower and supported by Scottish Power Energy Networks, the device was installed in February this year and has been harvesting sufficient energy to transmit meteorological data to a cloud based server every 10-12 minutes. The NIA funded ...
By Elimpus Ltd.
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Haslett Michigan Solar Installation Case Study
Project Overview: The 8 kW array is consists of 32 Sonali Solar panels making it the perfect size for a residential customer. The ease of installation for residential customers makes the post driven or ballasted ground mounts a great and simple solar solution. Utilizing start and add sections makes either ground mount capable of out-competing traditional solar racking designs and make for an ...
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Sanborn New York Solar Installation Case Study
Project Overview: Patriot Solar Group worked in assistance with the homeowner for his first solar array installation at his home in New York State. The 12 kW array is consists of 48 Sonali Solar panels making it the perfect size for a residential customer. The ease of installation for residential customers makes the post driven ground mount a great and simple solar solution. Utilizing start and ...
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University of Nations - Kona Hawaii - Case Study
Rooftop (Commercial) - Size: 226KW - GxB 360W The University of Nations located in Kona, Hawaii is a professional commercial project that helped us earn our place in the sun — installing our systems in a University will potentially lead to the awareness of clean, renewable energy in young students who attend the Kona campus. The Situation The customer was looking for a commercial rooftop ...
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Backtracking and Diffuse Light Strategies with SmarTrack from Array Technologies
The key to operating a successful PV power plant is maximizing energy harvest while keeping a vigilant eye on minimizing inefficiencies that lead to reduced profits or even underperformance. Array Technologies’ SmarTrack™ energy optimization software platform is a new offering available to ensure asset owners are using the best tracking strategy possible to optimize energy ...
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Gardens by the Bay: High performance through design optimization and integration
This is a case study on the development of the Gardens by the Bay, Bay South and Conservatory Complex to provide intelligent and integrated building responses. This article demonstrates the effectiveness of combining a number of environmental design and building services optimization steps to achieve a sustainable design. Key initiatives undertaken include high-level daylighting design of the ...
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All Gateways are Not Created Equal
Often it can be said that your solar system is only as good as the solar panels and inverters. You know, “higher wattage is always better”. But what if that is just a myth? Making power is only one element of the equation. You also need to manage that power intelligently. And you also need to have choices, based upon changes in public policy dictated by public utility commissions. ...
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Eco-Brella: prototype development of the umbrella as harvester of solar and wind energies
The familiar umbrella has been redesigned for power harvesting from renewable energy sources resulting in the Eco-Brella . Several engineering technologies are utilised: aerodynamics for fin design, mechatronics for power management, materials for thermoelectric and solar film, CAD for the layout, and heat transfer for human comfort. The result is a sustainable design capable of harvesting ...
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New chip captures power from multiple sources
System developed at MIT could combine power harvested from light, heat and vibrations to run monitoring systems. Written by David L. Chandler, MIT News Office.You can read the original new in MIT NewsResearchers at MIT have taken a significant step toward battery-free monitoring systems — which could ultimately be used in biomedical devices, environmental sensors in remote locations and gauges in ...
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Quick Guide to Smart Modules
While solar softwares can help design the optimal PV system, the components you select will also make a difference in achieving the desired energy production. One particular component type—the smart module—has been increasing in popularity because of its benefits compared to traditional modules. If you haven’t considered smart modules (also known as DC-optimized modules) ...
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Researchers explain how dye-based nanotubes can help harvest light’s energy
Tiny cylinders help reveal how natural-light-harvesting antennae collect light with exceptional efficiency. Written by David L. Chandler, MIT News Office.You can read the original new in MIT NewsCompanies that make commercial solar cells are happy if they can achieve 20 percent efficiency when converting sunlight to electricity; an improvement of even 1 percent is seen as major progress. But ...
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Project - Throwback Thursday: Super Bowl LIV festival takes over Bayfront Park in Miami, Florida
Last year, Lumos Solar was excited when Florida Power & Light asked us to help them show their dedication to renewable energy through their Super Bowl LIV sponsorship at Miami Bayfront Park. Super Bowl Live took over Bayfront Park and featured musical performances and entertainment for the week leading up to the big game. Location: Miami, Florida Project Type: Municipal System Type: ...
By Lumos Solar
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Innovations in PVDF
We're continually inspired and excited by new innovations; in fact, we're always pursuing new applications and uses for our products and find that the rise of emerging industries like green technology holds limitless possibilities for innovators. Our work with fluoropolymers, which are known for their unique properties and exceptional versatility, makes us well-positioned to embrace new ...
By Fluorostore
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Celebrate Summer Solstice with Solar Battery Backup
It’s that time of year again. Tomorrow is the Summer Solstice, aka the first day of summer, the longest day of the year, and the day of the year with more sunlight than any other in the Northern Hemisphere. For most of us in the U.S., we will experience somewhere around 15 hours or so of daylight tomorrow. But, did you know, more energy from the sun will reach the surface of the Earth in ...
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Walki biomass cover: easy cover-up improves drying process and energy content of energy wood
Logging residue is an inexpensive and easily accessible source of biofuel, but to improve the energy content it must first dry on the ground and after that it can be stored in piles for several months. To shelter the piles from moisture through rain, snow and ice, Walki has developed a paper-based, waterproof cover that can be chipped and burned together with the residue. The importance of ...
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Move over Star Trek: Here comes Energy
By Elisa Wood September 22, 2010 Remember when the idea of generating electricity from wind turbines and solar panels seemed really cool? No denying their benefits, but they are sooo last year. Energy folks have gazed with envy at those who work in telecommunications for a long time. They invented the cell phone. Energy wanted its own thingamabob that would completely revolutionize its ...
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