Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:50:20 +0000
In the United States, the towers of new wind plants often measure greater than 90 meters in height and the rotors themselves can extend another ~60 meters up. The tremendous height of these structures means that wind speeds far above the surface can impact wind generation. The ability to accurately characterize wind speeds at these […]
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2022 12:10:13 +0000
The silicon-based computer chips that power our modern devices require vast amounts of energy to operate. Despite ever-improving computing efficiency, information technology is projected to consume around 25% of all primary energy produced by 2030. Researchers in the microelectronics and materials sciences communities are seeking ways to sustainably manage the global need for computing power. Scientists […]
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2022 12:10:13 +0000
Scientists turn century-old material into a thin film for next-gen memory and logic devices The silicon-based computer chips that power our modern devices require vast amounts of energy to operate. Despite ever-improving computing efficiency, information technology is projected to consume around 25% of all primary energy produced by 2030. Researchers in the microelectronics and materials sciences […]