The Current National Grid
History of the Grid Britain had the beginnings of its national grid system in 1937, when a group of engineers connected a series of smaller electrical regional grids, in an effort to increase supply security and reduce overall electrical cost.…
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
OTEC takes advantage of the large gradient in water temperatures, found in tropical oceans, to produce 24/7 base load electricity and hydrogen fuel.
Windstalker
The windstalker concept involves tall, grass like structures that use piezoelectric material to harness electricity through the wind's kinetic energy.
VIVACE
Harnessing vibrations from oceans, this technology is extracting energy from flowing water currents, which is different to conventional marine power.
Solar Updraft Towers
Solar updraft towers use solar energy to create strong updraft currents that can be harnessed to drive conventional turbines that produce electricity.
Solar Energy From Space
Technology that captures solar power in orbit where it is constant and stronger than on Earth. This then gets beamed & converted to electricity.
Piezoelectric Materials
Placing mechanical stress on a piezoelectric materials can create an electric current, so activities like dancing or running has the potential to power a city.
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology has many uses in energy with a prime focus to make sure materials become more efficient in transporting and storing electrical energy.
Bioethanol Electricity
Bioethanol is a renewable energy source created when plant materials ferment. It is used as a fuel with low greenhouse gas emitting properties.
Airborne Wind Turbine
Airborne wind turbines aim to harness the kinetic power of the wind at higher altitudes than traditional wind turbines.