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Turning WiFi and Body Heat into Usable Energy

What if we could solve the problem of having to charge our phone or laptop batteries and save energy at the same time? 

Solar Fabric, Bending Toward A New Generation Of “Flexible” Solar Panels

To make the energy transition happen, flexibility is key. And that may also turn out to be true for the way solar energy is captured. A new generation of flexible solar panels that can augment energy storage capabilities are being built to power large industrial buildings, private homes and vehicles. 

Any Way the Wind Blows, Flying Kites To Accelerate the Energy Transition

The number of conventional wind turbines, those mega-windmills spread across hilltops and floating on the open sea, is growing each year. Once installed, they can function 24/7 for decades, requiring minimal human intervention. But can wind power reach even higher and pump harder?