Good Solar Project? Sandia Helps Investors Bank On It
The U.S. is developing regional test centers for large-scale solar power technology, hoping to boost investor confidence in projects. Read more →
by Pete Danko
Sandia Cooler Blows Traditional CPU Coolers Away
The U.S. Department of Energy talks about a CPU cooler developed at one of its labs which helps reduce energy need to cool computers at data centers. Read more →
Sandia Puts New Spin On Offshore Wind Turbines
Sandia Labs in New Mexico is undertaking a five-year, $4.1-million project to design a vertical-axis wind turbine for offshore use. Read more →
by Pete Danko
Sandia’s Low-Cost Air Samplers Sniff Out Emissions
Sandia Laboratories develops an atmospheric sampling device smaller, lighter, less expensive and yet more accurate for taking air samples for climate modeling. Read more →
Military Turns To Solar, Wind For Reliable Backup
A new project, SPIDER will help transform the way the US military deals with power failures, integrating solar and wind into microgrids. Read more →
Diode Laser Lighting Wins Against LEDs
New research shows diode laser lighting is, in some cases, preferable to LED lighting, debunking the assumption that it was unpleasing to the human eye. Read more →
Marine Power Races To Catch Up With Wind
The Sandia labs are simulating marine-power systems and working with the industry, hoping their experience in wind power will help accelerate development. Read more →
by Pete Danko
Greenhouse Gas Levels Get Mobile Testing
Researchers at Sandia National Lab have designed and built two truck-based mobile research facilities to measure and identify the origin of greenhouse gasses. Read more →
by Steve Duda
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Lit Up Shuttle Launch
The 135th and final launch of the space shuttle was lit up, in part, by a mobile hydrogen fuel cell-powered system developed at Sandia National Laboratories. Read more →
Heat Transfer Breakthrough Cools Computers
A new computer cooling system is quieter and uses less energy than traditional CPU cooling units, and may be applicable in HVAC technology, as well. Read more →
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