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Global energy technology company Baker Hughes is to explore the use of utility-scale geothermal power plants to supply energy to US military bases. A team of international scientists working at the ...
At COMSOL, we develop mathematical modeling software that drives new breakthroughs in physics and engineering — and we love what we do. Our flagship product, COMSOL Multiphysics®, is used in all ...
The mass rollout of autonomous vehicles (AVs) has been mooted for years, but a range of challenges have raised serious doubts over whether this potentially transformative technology will ever move ...
Britain’s electricity transmission network was capable of providing enough power to Heathrow Airport to keep it operating despite a fire at a substation that forced it to close for nearly 24 hours ...
China’s state planner and energy regulator has said new coal-fired power plants are necessary during the transition away from fossil fuels to meet peak power demand and stabilise the grid. Electricity ...
Households in the UK are facing an average bill of £3,000 this year due to the impact of climate change, research by Global Witness has found. The government has secured enough raw materials to keep ...
Rail commuters could see dramatically improved air quality onboard the trains and at stations following rail lines electrification, a study has found. Gas boilers are now thought to be the primary ...
Saudi Arabia has opened the first area of its Neom megaproject, a luxury island known as Sindalah that is aimed at wealthy tourists. The Neom gigaproject currently under construction in the Saudi ...
The IMD Smart City Index 2024 assesses the perceptions of residents on issues related to structures and technology applications available to them in their city. Here are the top 20, along with other ...
Smart street lamps that can house electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs and boost wireless coverage including 5G are to undergo testing in six areas across the UK. The National Grid’s Demand Flexibility ...