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  • SolarCity to build its own power grids

    Seeing a complete reliance on the utilities' grids as increasingly troublesome, rooftop solar distributor SolarCity has decided to begin selling its own power distribution systems.

    Written by Lucas Mearian24 March 15 08:32
  • Dyson invests in batteries to build new products, robotics

    By investing $15 million into supporting battery technology research, a company known for making high-end vacuum cleaners is positioning itself to expand into other products, including robotics.

    Written by Sharon Gaudin20 March 15 07:39
  • NASA's Mars rover working again

    After some long-distance troubleshooting, NASA engineers have the Mars rover Curiosity back up after almost two weeks of down time.

    Written by Sharon Gaudin14 March 15 05:52
  • Hotel guests open the door to a robotic butler

    If a guest is staying at the Aloft hotel in Cupertino, Calif. and asks for a comb or a late-night snack, the guest may be surprised at who -- or what -- brings it to the room.

    Written by Sharon Gaudin13 March 15 07:32
  • New solar installs beat wind and coal two years in a row

    New installations of solar power capacity surpassed those of wind and coal for the second year in a row last year, accounting for 32% of all new electrical capacity, according to a report released today from GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

    Written by Lucas Mearian12 March 15 00:05
  • Within 15 years, solar will be a dominant energy source

    Solar electricity is expected to become competitive with other forms of electricity in an increasing number of markets globally due to declining solar panel and installation costs, according to a new report.

    Written by Lucas Mearian10 March 15 07:44
  • NASA close to getting Mars rover back up

    The Mars rover Curiosity could get back to work as early as this week as NASA engineers close in on figuring out what is causing an intermittent short circuit in the rover's robotic arm.

    Written by Sharon Gaudin10 March 15 04:29
  • First U.S. offshore wind farm moves ahead with $290M in financing

    What is likely to become the nation's first offshore wind farm <a href="http://dwwind.com/news">has closed on more than $290 million</a> in financing, which will allow a five-turbine demo of the renewable energy system to be completed.

    Written by Lucas Mearian04 March 15 04:57
  • Researchers make a 3D-printed jet engine

    A group of researchers at an Australian university, along with its spinoff company, have used 3D printing to make two metal jet engines that, while only proof-of-concept designs, have all the working parts of a functioning gas turbine engine.

    Written by Lucas Mearian28 Feb. 15 08:43
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