Energy technology

Energy technology is an interdisciplinary engineering science having to do with the efficient, safe, environmentally friendly and economical extraction, conversion, transportation, storage and use of energy, targeted towards yielding high efficiency whilst skirting side effects on humans, nature and the environment.

For people, energy is an overwhelming need and as a scarce resource it has been an underlying cause of political conflicts and wars. The gathering and use of energy resources can be harmful to local ecosystems and may have global outcomes.

Interdisciplinary fields

As an interdisciplinary science Energy technology is linked with many interdisciplinary fields in sundry, overlapping ways.

Physics, for thermodynamics and nuclear physics

Chemistry for fuel, combustion, air pollution, flue gas, battery technology and fuel cells.

Electrical engineering

Engineering, often for fluid energy machines such as combustion engines, turbines, pumps and compressors.

Geography, for geothermal energy and exploration for resources.

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Uzbekistan unveils low carbon energy strategy

Xinhua 28 May 2020

According to the ministry, priority activities include modernization and reconstruction of existing power plants, construction of new plants using energy efficient technologies, improvement of power metering systems, fuel diversification and development of renewable energy sources....

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China's coal-rich province takes active role in B&R projects

China Daily 28 May 2020

As an important energy base in China, Shanxi not only has a good foothold in equipment manufacturing, transportation facilities and energy materials, but also has the "late-mover advantage" of new energy technology going global, said Li Guorong, an official with the provincial department of commerce....

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Across China: China's coal-rich province takes more active role in Belt and Road projects

China.dot.org 28 May 2020

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Digital Transformation Powers Resiliency & Relevance in Middle Market - BDO Survey

The Marshall News Messenger 28 May 2020

For technology companies, there is a balance between risk and innovation as they refocus on infrastructure, ethics, and reliability to navigate new regulation and enhance trust with consumers ... BDO’s finds they are focusing their technology spending on driving operational efficiencies and adopting new business or revenue models....

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StartUp Texas finalists announced

The Brownsville Herald 28 May 2020

He said the quality of the applications exceeded his expectations, noting that among the finalists are companies in advanced manufacturing, the energy sector and new space. “We have a group of entrepreneurs that are using licensed NASA technology and creating a novel leak detection system for underground storage tanks,” Mejia said....

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Hunan deputies eager to link up with Bay Area

China Daily 28 May 2020

Liu said he hoped the central authorities could establish platforms in Hunan to precisely align with industries in the Bay Area, such as new information technology, new materials and new energy ... Chenzhou is stepping up efforts to attract new industries and upgrade existing ones to offset the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Liu said....

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BMW head of design talks us through the new SA-bound 5 Series sedan

Independent online (SA) 28 May 2020

The new large, vertically stretched grille will work for our sportier coupes but might not directly transfer to the sedans ... Claimed fuel consumption on the 520d comes in at 4.3l/100km in a combined cycle thanks to the use of mild-hybrid technology and energy recuperation....

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Smarter Grid Solutions’ R&D Projects Breaks the $25 Million Milestone

Kentucky New Era 27 May 2020

The value of research and development (R&D) projects underpinned by Smarter Grid Solutions’ (SGS’s) technology has broken the $25 million mark as the New York-based energy software company continues to help grid operators tackle the climate emergency and move towards net zero emissions targets....

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Deloitte Study: Navigating the Energy Transition from Disruption to Growth

The Oneida Daily Dispatch 27 May 2020

While a near-term pause in spending on new technologies is expected, they are unlikely to be canceled completely as these investments help increase operational efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and benefit companies in the long run.Digital technologies that improve energy ......

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AEP Receives Enough Approvals To Move Forward With 1,485-Megawatt North Central Wind Projects

The Morning Journal 27 May 2020

AEP will invest approximately $2 billion in this new renewable energy to serve its Southwestern ... American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is focused on building a smarter energy infrastructure and delivering new technologies and custom energy solutions to our customers....

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ExxonMobil Outlines Path for Resilience, Long-Term Growth at Annual Shareholder Meeting

Odessa American 27 May 2020

The company is investing in new technologies that could provide more affordable, lower-carbon energy and has focused on three sectors – commercial transportation, power generation and industrial processes – which together account for about 80 percent of global CO 2 emissions....

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Shanghai Stock Exchange Mulls First Revamp of Benchmark in 30 Years

Canada Dot Com 27 May 2020

If approved, that shift could lead to a weighting increase for technology and other new economy sectors and reduce financial services and energy, said two of the people ... Eight of the top 10 stocks in the index are financial or energy firms ... One challenge for the exchange is the lack of big technology names ... trade in New York or Hong Kong....

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Why blackouts are so common in Afghanistan

The National 27 May 2020

While the country’s costs per kilowatt hour (kWh) are currently above the global average for these technologies, they are expected to drop as new renewable energy projects are implemented ... Emily Burlinghaus is the assistant director of the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Centre in Washington, DC ....