Micheline Maynard

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Heimdall Power Neuron

Virtually none of the world’s high voltage powerlines have sensors—they operate based on conservative estimates about safe capacity and run below their true peak capability. So Heimdall Power developed the Neuron, its “magic ball.” The...

By Micheline Maynard

WattTime Automated Emissions Reduction (AER)

As solar and wind power has become common worldwide, many assume their energy flows directly to the electric power grid. In reality, utilities often bypass renewable energy to maximize the use of their power plants....

By Micheline Maynard

Samsara Eco EosEco

As much as 23 million metric tons of plastic waste is generated each year, polluting water systems and harming wildlife. Only 10% is recycled. Samsara Eco uses AI-designed enzymes to break down plastic fibers—even those...

By Micheline Maynard

LiquiDonate

Consumer returns often create waste, but not when they’re redirected to those who need them. “Returns are the best kept secret in retail,” says Disney Petit, the founder and CEO of LiquiDonate, which helps 150...

By Micheline Maynard

Candela P-12 Shuttle

Most ferries still run on diesel or gasoline engines. Last November, Swedish boat maker Candela launched the P-12, an electric hydrofoil vessel, and began a pilot commuter ferry service in Stockholm. The 30-passenger boat uses...

By Micheline Maynard

Azure Printed Homes

From natural disasters to homelessness, there are myriad reasons a person or family might need a new home, fast. “We shouldn’t give up on the American dream,” says property developer Gene Eidelman, an immigrant from...

By Micheline Maynard

AMP One

Even though 43% of Americans participate in recycling programs, more than three-quarters of their refuse ends up in the trash. “People are lazy—the recycling bin gets full and they put it in their garbage can,”...

By Micheline Maynard

Voltpost

EVs have grown to about 10% of the U.S. car market, but finding places to charge can still be a headache. Voltpost—available in six states, in partnership with utility companies and AT&T—is making it faster...

By Micheline Maynard

Nexalus Liquid Cooling

Data center operators face a perennial problem of keeping cool, putting significant stress on the electrical grid. As demand for data centers skyrockets, Nexalus Liquid Cooling’s solution is to seal the servers off and create...

By Micheline Maynard

Kayrros Wildfire Risk Monitor

Traditional maps show where a wildfire has begun. Kayrros’ risk modeling tools predict fires even before they start, and monitor threatening situations multiple times a day. Its Wildfire Risk Monitor uses satellite technology, data fusion,...

By Micheline Maynard

Frontline Defense System 2

In early 2025, wildfires destroyed more than 12,000 properties in Los Angeles County—but only two of the 61 homes protected by Frontline Wildfire Defense’s fire safety system were lost. The system installs spray nozzles on...

By Micheline Maynard

Coral Vita BrainCoral

Coral reefs exist in more than 100 countries, supporting 25% of marine life and benefitting an estimated 1 billion people. But half of the world’s coral reefs have died since 1950, and the rest could...

By Micheline Maynard

Wärtsilä Energy Storage System

In 2024, the U.K. phased out its last coal-fueled power plant. Now, power operators are looking for sustainable alternatives for storing power. In March, a 200-megawatt, 400-megawatt hour energy storage system built by Wärtsilä Energy...

By Micheline Maynard

Jetson Air

Heat pumps are an efficient, electric alternative to conventional furnaces and air conditioning, 80% of which in the U.S. run on fossil fuels. But a major obstacle to wider adoption is their installation cost, which...

By Micheline Maynard

EcoFlow Ocean Pro Home Battery Storage

With storms and stress knocking out electrical grids, homeowners have turned to solar panels and whole house generators to ensure power. EcoFlow Ocean Pro’s home battery storage system, launched in the U.S. in July, goes...

By Micheline Maynard

Eco Wave Power Grid Connected Energy Array

The energy in breaking waves is being put to new use generating electric power. In September, Eco Wave Power launched the first U.S. wave energy project at the Port of Los Angeles. It attaches floaters...

By Micheline Maynard

Bloom Energy Server

The growth of AI and data centers creates enormous loads on energy grids, sometimes causing unpredictable outages. Bloom Energy has developed onsite power systems to provide 24/7 reliability. Their fuel cells convert natural gas, bio-gas,...

By Micheline Maynard

Greenways Are Reviving American Cities

U.S. cities like Detroit are transforming previously industrial or abandoned land into recreational areas.

By Micheline Maynard and Video by Joey Lautrup

Big Storms Highlight Efforts to Protect Water Systems

Climate emergencies are putting more pressure on cities around the world to protect water systems.

By Micheline Maynard

A Longer-Lasting Charge

Lithium-ion batteries have quickly become the standard for powering vehicles, but South 8 CEO Tom Stepien says they have three problems: “fire, cold, and cost.” South 8 addresses all three with LiGas, a liquefied gas...

By Micheline Maynard
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