Category: Energy
Thin Layers of Water Hold Promise for the Energy Storage of the Future
Researchers have found that incorporating atomically thin layers of water into a material makes it able to store and deliver energy much more quickly.
Physicist Ade Named Goodnight Innovation Distinguished Professor
The physicist is breaking new ground with his work on carbon electronics and fabricating more efficient plastic solar cells.
From Atoms to Batteries to the Workforce of the Future: Why Research Matters
If you want to build a cell-phone battery as thin as paper that powers your phone for a week, or have an electric vehicle like the Tesla go 500 miles on a single charge and recharge in just 10 minutes, you will have to start thinking small.
Students Install Solar To Help Others
Eleven NC State students installed solar energy for low income families in California as part of an Alternative Service Break trip.
LED Upgrade Saves Energy, Improves Textiles Lab
New LED lighting in an NC State University College of Textiles student lab will save $4,700 annually in avoided energy costs.
New Reclamation System Saves Water At NC State Energy Facility
Use of reclaimed water at NC State University's Cates Utility Plant will save about 500,000 gallons of water annually.
Winter Break Energy Conservation Saves Nearly $300,000
While campus is unoccupied over winter break, NC State optimizes energy savings from campus buildings.
Student-Led Energy, Water Competition Boasts Big Savings
A little rivalry can be a good thing — especially when it comes to saving energy and water. In just 28 days, a student-led energy...