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Cybersecurity for wind energy systems integrated into smart grids

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Wind energy systems integrated with smart grids are vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks. These days, wind turbines can communicate with the grid through the Internet. This means cybercriminals can use this connection to disrupt the power supply. Two most important components for cyber security for wind farms are the turbines themselves and the control system. Cybersecurity …

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Cybersecurity for solar energy systems integrated to smart grids

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Solar energy systems are vulnerable to cyber-attacks and physical attacks. These attacks could disable the grid, causing widespread power outages. There are multiple ways to protect solar energy systems from external attacks. One way is to physically secure the systems. The systems should be given protection from the weather and other physical damages. Second way …

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Comparing PowerPaste with other solid-state systems for hydrogen storage

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Solid-state hydrogen storage systems have received increased attention in recent years due to their high stability and ease of transportation. Researched materials for hydrogen storage include carbon-based materials, hollow glass microspheres, metal hydrides, nitrides, imides, amides, zeolites, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Hydrogen storage in solid-state can be accomplished either by physical bonding (physisorption) or chemical …

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Structural design challenges affecting the achievement of high efficiency in perovskite-based solar cells

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The development of perovskite-based solar cells has witnessed significant improvements over the past two decades. This development has triggered more research to increase the power conversion efficiency (PCE) to 25%, thus increasing the photovoltaic performance of perovskite solar cells. The development of solid-state perovskite solar cells began in 2012. Ever since, researchers have continued to …

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Magnetic Resonance-based Long Range Wireless Power Transfer

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Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) is a popular technology, and the technology is being continuously advanced to keep pace with the fast-growing world. There are two types of wireless power transfer: The one that allows powering through short distances while another that enables power to be transferred over long distances. Magnetic resonance technology is a way …

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Comparing different nanoporous carbon materials for hydrogen storage in solid form

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Nanoporous carbon materials are considered promising hydrogen storage carriers due to their cost efficiency, low density, and high porosity. These materials and their precursors are naturally abundant. The different forms of nanoporous carbon materials include carbon nanofibers (CNFs), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), carbide-derived carbons, and activated carbon (AC). These various forms of nanoporous carbon materials display …

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H2 fuel cell vehicles - WhatNext

Are H2 fuel cell vehicles still relevant with the rising popularity of electric battery vehicles?

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Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have taken a back seat in media coverage as battery electric vehicles have become more prominent. This is due to the considerable rise of Tesla and then a flurry of activity in the battery electric vehicle space from all the major automobile manufacturers. But, what does this mean for hydrogen fuel …

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The race to become an EV battery supply chain giant - WhatNext

The race to become an EV battery supply chain giant

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Electric vehicles have been the recent attraction and in trend while in search of alternatives to fossil fuel. Many technologies have been realized to replace fossil fuels and their emissions to ensure emission-free clean energy generation to reduce carbon footprint. Focusing on mobility, the candidates racing are Hydrogen and Electric solutions. Amongst the two, Electric …

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Robot Companions in the Post-Covid Era – WhatNext

Robot Companions in the Post-Covid Era – Robots to Manage Stress and Support Mental Health?

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Robot companions are the ultimate future. Whether it is R2-D2 from Star Wars or Linguo from the Simpsons, these robots embody the future that we all see for humanity. The real question, however, is just how realistically possible is this future? And is it really as far as we think it is? The answer is …

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