Maple Systems offers the HMC (Human Machine Controller). The company says the HMC is cost-effective, efficient, and compact, combining an HMI and PLC into one. Simply put, HMC=HMI+PLC. With customizable I/O, the HMC accepts up to five plug-in I/O … [Read more...]
Renewable-energy active hydraulic brakes now GL approved for wind
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Several hydraulic-brake produces from Carlisle Brake & Friction have been approved by Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Industrial Services. The brake models, WBA1-90-SC, WBA4-90, and WBA6-120, offer innovative and cost-reducing features as next-generation … [Read more...]
Obama’s Biggest Climate Decision Of The Year May Be … Palm Oil?
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Are Chesapeake’s Problems A Red Flag For Shale Gas?
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Chesapeake Energy has been in the news a lot, lately, concerning both the significant challenges it faces in financing its ambitious development program, and its high-profile CEO, who was recently forced to relinquish his role as Chairman. The … [Read more...]
Rethinking the role of government in cleantech
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Another year, another wringing of the hands over tax credits and incentives for clean technology. It’s time to end government handouts in clean technology, policymakers need to focus on setting mandates and standards and start ratcheting back … [Read more...]
Are Dye-Sensitized Cells The Future Of Solar?
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Researchers in Finland are claiming a form of solar cells that can be applied to surfaces as a coat of paint could herald the future of solar energy. Read more.... … [Read more...]
Meter Hack Reveals Solar Array’s True Power
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A smart Maker has devised a simple but more accurate way to tell just how well your solar panels are doing. Read more.... … [Read more...]
Viruses Create Electricity with New Gadget-Charging Technology
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Researchers have figured out how to use viruses to create electricity in a new piezoelectric technology that could power small electronics through human movement. Read more.... … [Read more...]
Solar Charger Concept Uses Stretchable Solar Cell
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Using a solar cell that can be stretched over a lithium battery to charge, this concept design is also made of biodegradable plastic. A winning idea? Read more.... … [Read more...]
Little Sun Solar Light Is Both Life Saver and Work of Art
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Solar lighting for rural and developing areas is a solution to the real problem of toxic kerosene lamps, but this little LED light strives to be a work of art too. Read more.... … [Read more...]