Remove Light Remove Lithuania Remove Solar Remove Water
article thumbnail

11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2023

Cars That Think

A Sea-Monster-Proof Internet The initial segment of what will be the first underwater fiber-optic link to skirt the North Pole, connecting Japan and Europe, will light up in early 2023. As a bonus, the tech onboard the balloons runs on solar power. This stretch, called Iris, will link Iceland to Ireland.

Engine 130
article thumbnail

2023’s Top Stories About Energy

Cars That Think

The company is one of a growing group targeting grid-scale applications, particularly for solar installations. Centrus Energy To generate power, old-school light-water nuclear reactors use oxide fuel, which consists of ceramic pellets of uranium oxide, arranged end-to-end to form rods that are clad in zirconium alloy.

Fusion 87