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Scientists use microwave radiation to recover copper from old VVF power cables
A Japan-Italy research team say they have developed a simple and convenient method for recovering copper wires from PVC cables that involves the use of microwave radiation and avoids the generation or use of toxic chemicals.
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Utrecht to host vehicle-to-grid car sharing service
Car manufacturer Renault, smart charging solutions provider We Drive Solar and the Netherlands’ leading car sharing platform MyWheels are teaming up to launch a car-sharing service in the city of Utrecht. The vehicles will utilize vehicle-to-grid technology, running on clean energy and feeding power back to the grid during high demand periods.
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German researchers investigate molecular solar thermal energy storage
A four-year research project by several German universities is exploring the release of molecules involved in molecular solar thermal (MOST) energy storage. They plan to modify the molecules to achieve the best possible properties for the storage technology.
More than 19 GW of solar projects set for implementation in Poland
Poland’s Institute for Renewable Energy (IEO) says that building permits have been issued for nearly 1,500 solar projects totaling over 12.3 GW. Some of these projects may secure authorization in Poland’s upcoming renewables auction, set for December.
Scientists create PV-driven synaptic device for AI processing
A team from Tokyo University of Science has developed a solar cell-based computing device that mimics human synaptic behaviour to use in edge AI processing. The researchers say the device has the potential to accelerate the development of energy-efficient edge AI sensors in applications including health monitoring, surveillance and automotive technologies.
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