“Intelligent agents can automatically suggest usage patterns” Most dishwashers are set to run around lunchtime and in the evenings, but is there a sufficient supply of electricity avai... Read more
There are many applications of PCMs in diverse fields (medical, botanical, sports). Researchers at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid UPM have patented gypsum boards able to store thermal... Read more
Has an alternative to air conditioning to keep rooms cool been invented that is significantly cheaper and/or uses significantly less energy than traditional air-conditioning? Unfortunately t... Read more
The Haier PowerPad is a concept device shown at SinoCES which captures the energy contained within the water that runs off our bodies every morning in the shower, and returns said energy to... Read more
Heat pumps provide heating in winter and cooling in summer. While they’re OK for moderate climates, they are not efficient in extreme cold climates. Building on work that began five years ag... Read more
The 71-story Pearl River Tower, described as one of the most energy-efficient skyscrapers in the world, has reached its topping out milestone on the way to its planned completion later this... Read more