The University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center has been awarded $2.8 million from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to develop a rapid, low-cost additive manufacturing – 3D printing – solution for fabricating large, segmented wind blade molds. In addition, the UMaine Composites Center will … [Read more...] about DOE Funds UMaine 3D Printing Research for Wind Blade Molds
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Michigan group helping to keep justice on the state’s environmental agenda
A year-old Michigan council created to advise Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration on environmental justice has helped steer the state’s climate and pandemic responses, members and other activists say, though some would like to see it play a more prominent role going forward. … [Read more...] about Michigan group helping to keep justice on the state’s environmental agenda
Indiana Republicans want to regulate universities’ clean energy investments
The proposal was attached to legislation to block cities from adopting policies to transition from natural gas heating. … [Read more...] about Indiana Republicans want to regulate universities’ clean energy investments
Leosphere Upgrades WindCube Profiling Lidar
Leosphere, a Vaisala company that specializes in developing, manufacturing and servicing turnkey wind lidar instruments for wind energy, says it increased the measurement capabilities, services and turnkey options for WindCube – a vertical profiling lidar for wind energy applications. “With renewable energy technologies continuing to advance and proliferate, wind … [Read more...] about Leosphere Upgrades WindCube Profiling Lidar
KiloVault Expands Battery Storage Offerings to 1,200 Wh Capacity
KiloVault, a provider of residential and commercial renewable energy solutions, has unveiled its new 1200 HLX and 1200 CHLX heavy-duty deep-cycle lithium batteries. The 1,200 Wh capacity batteries complement existing 1,800 Wh and 3,600 Wh models and handle 80 A of continuous charging current and 100 A of continuous discharging current. The smaller capacity and reduced … [Read more...] about KiloVault Expands Battery Storage Offerings to 1,200 Wh Capacity