Inspired by the classic drinking bird toy, scientists in Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China have developed an engine that efficiently converts energy from water evaporation into electricity to power small ...

Researchers have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic systems, which convert heat into electricity via light. Engineers designed a thermal emitter that can deliver high ...

GE Power & Water and PHG Energy have announced the successful collaboration on a project to produce electricity from waste material. The conversion of waste to gas is undertaken by employing ...

Scientists have made efforts to advance a way to convert low-frequency mechanical energy from ocean waves into electricity. Their approach focuses on self-powered ocean grids, distributed marine IoT, ...

From kinetic and potential to chemical and sound, various forms of energy exist on our planet. Each has its own properties and fuel processes that make aspects of life possible, including driving a ...