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microbial fuel cell project

A project by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory to develop and utilize microbial fuel cells to power a new generation of small robots ('microrovers') for scientific experiments.

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Navy Research Laboratory Space-Based Solar Power Project

An initiative to harness solar power in space and transmit electrical energy back to Earth using two specialized modules: one with reflector arrays to concentrate sunlight and another satellite with photovoltaic panels to generate and beam power to ground receivers.

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A new generation of small robots designed to be powered by microbial fuel cells, intended for conducting scientific experiments on land and in the ocean.

Reflector Module

A space-based module equipped with an array of reflectors designed to concentrate sunlight and increase energy potential for solar power capture.

Satellite Solar Power Module

A satellite equipped with photovoltaic panels that generates electrical power from solar radiation and transmits the energy to ground receivers on Earth.

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Research studies

Microbial fuel cells for powering microrovers

Underwater photovoltaic technologies

Space-Based Solar Power Module Development and Testing

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Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Electrochemical devices that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity to power electric motors in aircraft.

Space-based solar power

An energy harvesting system that collects solar energy in orbit and converts it to electricity using photovoltaic technology.

Reflector arrays

Optical systems designed to concentrate sunlight and increase the energy potential available for conversion.

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Navy Research Laboratory Space-Based Solar Power Project

An initiative to harness solar power in space and transmit electrical energy back to Earth using two specialized modules: one with reflector arrays to concentrate sunlight and another satellite with photovoltaic panels to generate and beam power to ground receivers.

announced 1 mention

microbial fuel cell project

A project by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory to develop and utilize microbial fuel cells to power a new generation of small robots ('microrovers') for scientific experiments.

announced 1 mention

Ion Tiger UAV flight record attempt

An effort by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory to extend the flight endurance of the hydrogen-powered Ion Tiger unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

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Satellite Solar Power Module

A satellite equipped with photovoltaic panels that generates electrical power from solar radiation and transmits the energy to ground receivers on Earth.

Electrolytic Cation Exchange Module

A device designed to capture carbon dioxide from the sea and produce hydrogen fuel as a byproduct, intended for use by the U.S. Navy.

A hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with a fuel cell propulsion system that uses liquid hydrogen fuel. It has set endurance records for UAV flight.

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Microbial fuel cells for powering microrovers

Underwater photovoltaic technologies

Modification of a fuel cell to release carbon dioxide from seawater and generate hydrogen fuel

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In the news (6)

Navy adopts device that can produce hydrogen fuel from seawater

11 years 5 months ago

This organization developed the Electrolytic Cation Exchange Module, a device designed to produce hydrogen fuel from seawater.

Solar energy generated in space could be the renewable power of the future

11 years 6 months ago

Dr. Paul Jaffe, a spacecraft engineer at this institution, stated that the space solar power concept is scientifically viable.

Navy Research Laboratory unveils ambitious solar energy project

12 years 3 months ago

U.S. government research institution that has unveiled an ambitious project to harness solar power in space and transmit it back to Earth. The organization is seeking approval and funding for the initiative.

Navy drone sets new record with the help of hydrogen fuel

13 years 1 month ago

Researchers from this institution developed and operate the Ion Tiger UAV, which has set new flight endurance records using hydrogen fuel cells.

NRL scientists develop underwater solar energy system

14 years ago

NRL scientists have developed underwater photovoltaic technologies that could make solar cells capable of harvesting sunlight and generating electricity while submerged in the ocean. They have developed a prototype solar cell that can harvest sunlight submerged in 9 meters of water.

Navy researchers adopt microbial fuel cells to power new generation of tiny robots

14 years 5 months ago

This agency is leading a new microbial fuel cell project to power small robots.

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