Scientists discover method of generating electricity from SHADOWS to power smartphones and digital watches Scientists found electricity can be generated using shadows – perfect of the UK The shadow-effect generator produces enough volts to power a digital watch Could be developed to generate more power in future such as to power a phone By Colin … Read more
Scientists say they’ve created a device that allows electricity to be generated from the shadows thanks to different illumination angles. The shadow-effect energy generator (SEG), developed in Singapore, makes use of the contrast in illumination between lit and shadowed areas to generate electricity. The low-cost flexible device, which powered a watch in experiments, even gives … Read more
The slump in demand for electricity has been worse than previously thought and could knock British Gas owner Centrica hard, according to analysts at Jefferies. The utility giant was among the biggest fallers on the FTSE 100 after the US investment bank downgraded its stock from ‘buy’ to ‘hold’, slashed earnings forecasts by a third … Read more
Scientists develop new regenerating hydrogel that can cool overheating phones and computers and convert waste heat into electricity Thin hydrogel film straps to phone batteries to convert waste heat to electricity The new polymer-based film transfers electrons when heated to generate power Water inside the hydrogel then evaporates to cool the patch has a cooling … Read more
National Grid may have to issue emergency orders to switch off power plants and wind farms this summer as the coronavirus pandemic hits demand and threatens to leave Britain’s networks overwhelmed by too much electricity. With factories, shops, schools and offices shut down across Britain, demand for electricity has dropped by 20 per cent. Today, … Read more
National Grid may pay wind farms to SHUT DOWN as demand for electricity drops 20 per cent during pandemic with offices, schools and factories closed The National Grid predicts electricity demand could fall by up to 20 per cent Homes are using more electricity but industry is using significantly less Too little demand can cause … Read more