Researchers have developed a new technique for powering nanometer-scale devices without the need for bulky energy sources such as batteries. By converting mechanical energy from body movement, muscle ...

A group of smart materials known as "electrostrictive polymers" have been explored for their potential mechanical energy harvesting abilities. Energy harvesting is emerging as a viable method for ...

The September 2010 issue of Power Electronics Technology (page 18) described Aquamarine Power’s system in Scotland that converts ocean wave energy into electricity. The system performs hydrodynamic-to ...

A new study published in Advanced Materials Interfaces presents an innovative method for repurposing post-consumer thermoplastic waste into cost-effective, high-performance energy harvesters. Image ...

Harnessing the power of the ocean, Dolphin Labs’ xNode buoy system might be the sustainable energy technology wave of the future. Sustainable energy is not only beneficial but essential, and ocean ...

Find a downloadable version of this story in pdf format at the end of the story. Aquamarine Power will begin deployment of three wave energy converters (WECs) at European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) ...

This article was written as part of The Michigan Daily’s investigation to better understand the risks, advancements and future of water in Michigan and beyond. Read other stories from the project here ...

As modern power generation methods are designed to squeeze the most power from the least amount of fuel, engineers are constantly looking at techniques to improve efficiency. One way to achieve this ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 26, 2016 -- Energy harvesting is emerging as a viable method for electronic devices to pull ambient energy from their surrounding environment and convert it into electrical ...