While solar and wind options often dominate the alternative energy conversation, a rarely discussed, though increasingly popular, third option exists in gathering energy from the tides. In fact, not only does tidal power have the potential to provide a extremely large amount of energy, it offers a few things even the sun and the wind […]
What’s The Future Of Clean Technology?
Kasey Panetta, Editor, ECN: Tell me about ReneSola America. What sets you apart? Jessica Super, President, ReneSola America: ReneSola America is a leading provider of energy-efficient technology products and project development services. Since launching its LED lighting division in Q1 of 2015, ReneSola America has expanded its distribution into 33 states and has doubled its electrical distributor customer […]
How The Academy of Model Aeronautics Responded To The FAA’s New Rules
With the FAA’s new requirements that all drones between .55 and 55 pounds be registered, there has been a lot of concern about how effective this measure will be and if it’s necessary. (One commenter did point out that .55 pounds is basically two sticks of butter. Is a drone that weighs as much as […]
This Is The Dumbest Argument Against Solar Farms
This week in, “Are You Kidding Me With This? News” a town in North Carolina fights against the unspeakable evils of solar panels. And by “evils” they aren’t talking about a logical debate about whether the investment will pay off or if the efficiency of aforementioned panels is too low, they’re more concerned about a […]
How Amazon Is Stepping Up The Drone-Delivery Game
Imagine a world where any thing you required, any object you wanted, or any necessity you needed could be delivered to your doorstep. You might be thinking, yeah, that’s called ordering things on the internet, but Amazon is looking to completely revamp the world of e-commerce–which is weird considering they basically have the gold standard for […]
This Wireless Technology Is 100 Times Faster Than Wi-Fi
Let’s just be honest with each other. Wi-Fi has become so ubiquitous in modern life, it’s weird to go somewhere that they don’t offer it. And, just between us friends, everyone gets a little bit grumpy when it’s not an option somewhere you’re trying to do work or accomplish something. (Editor’s Note: I’m looking at […]
How Do You Ticket A Car With No Driver?
As a police officer used to handing out tickets to speeding deathtraps/cars, it must be weird to pull over a car, walk up to the driver side window, and see no one. But thanks to Google, that’s exactly what happened to a police officer in Los Altos, CA. It was awkward. The officer was actually […]
What Makes An Engineer?
Editor’s Note: This Editor’s View was originally published in the November issue of ECN magazine. Among the great mysteries of the world, including but not limited to “Who shot JFK”, “How the heck did Stonehenge happen”, and “Can someone please explain hammerpants to me,” there exists one more great question: What makes an engineer? I’ve […]
Born To Be An Engineer
Editor’s Note: Welcome to STEM Student of the Week. Every so often, ECN features a student working on a degree (of any level) in engineering or with a particular interest in engineering as part of our STEM initiative. If you know a student who would like to be featured, email me at kasey.panetta@advantagemedia.com. Meet Annie […]
Why IoT Predictions Are All Wrong
What if the Internet of Things isn’t actually the “Next Big Thing?” For a few years now, it’s been all the Internet of Things (IoT) this and connectivity that, but one research firm would like businesses to hold their collective horses for a hot second and reevaluate the amount of money they’re investing. In fact […]