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Renewable Energy Innovation Isn’t Just Good For The Climate — It’s Also Good For The Economy
Many have argued the energy industry needs to change to reduce carbon emissions, but one concern that remains…
Renewable energy could power the world by 2050. Here’s what that future might look like
It’s possible to switch to a fully sustainable global energy landscape within the next 30 years, according to…
4 Emerging Trends And Challenges For Renewable Energy In 2020
Economic slowdown, trade tensions, and recently, a global pandemic are some challenges that can impede the growth of…
How To Use Renewable Energy In Your Home
Not only can renewable energy have a positive effect on the environment, it can also help cut down…
How Superior Renewable Energy Storage Could Cut Down Emissions In The US
America’s electricity generation is heavily dependent on coal and natural gas, both of which contribute to the already…
America’s Shift From Coal To Renewable Energy
America taking the sustainable route is paying off. The Guardian reports that renewable sources have surpassed coal in…
The World’s Biggest Sources Of Renewable Energy
In the last few decades, we have come to realise the potentially devastating impact of fossil fuels on…
Now. Undeniably. The Age Of Renewable Energy. Upon Us.
In 2016, more renewable energy was added to the global grid than ever before, and at a lower…
Batteries And Renewable Energy Set To Grow Together
POMONA, Calif. — The future of American energy, according to one widely held view, will include solar panels…
Keeping Spain’s Streets Bright With Renewable Energy
A combination of built-in wind turbine and solar panels can keep the streets bright without energy costs. Spanish…
How Japan’s Renewables-Powered Olympics Could Kick Off A Global Race For Clean Energy
Japan is aiming to host the first Olympic Games powered solely by renewable sources. If successful, this could…
Renewables Now Generate More Of Britain’s Electricity Than Fossil Fuels – But What Happens Next?
David Falconer / Shutterstock Will de Freitas, The Conversation At the start of 2016, in an article noting…
Using Air And Water To Create A Clean And Efficient Energy Storage System
A new system combines heat/cold generation and electricity storage with the help of compressed air tanks, making green…
Electrification May Cut European Household Energy Bills In Half
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. After 300 years of hydrocarbons driving the…
New Tools Are Available To Help Reduce The Energy That AI Models Devour
Amid the race to make AI bigger and better, Lincoln Laboratory is developing ways to reduce power, train…
Study Suggests Energy-Efficient Route To Capturing And Converting CO2
The findings, based on a single electrochemical process, could help cut emissions from the hardest-to-decarbonize industries, such as…
Europe’s Green Energy Transition Is Gaining Momentum
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. “We’re on the eve of…
How Putin’s war and small islands are accelerating the global shift to clean energy, and what to watch for in 2023
The year 2022 was a tough one for the growing number of people living in food insecurity and…
Ukraine Crisis Expected to Speed Up Shift to Renewables
According to the International Energy Agency, the war in Ukraine will be a factor in a quicker transition to…
The Most Used Energy Sources in Europe
Much of Europe has set itself the goal of switching away from heavily polluting fossil fuels and towards…
6 Ways Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Can Help Transition to Clean Energy
What makes hydrogen fuels “clean”? How can they help reduce emissions? Here are the answers. While energy is…
These 5 global cities are leading the charge to a renewable future
A billion people live in a city with renewable energy targets or policies. Cities contribute three-quarters of CO2…
A Five Minute Guide To Zero Net Energy In Buildings
With the fast pace that the world is developing, the amount of physical infrastructures is bound to increase.…
How Fukushima Changed Japan’s Energy Mix
The March 11, 2011, Fukushima nuclear incident in Japan made international headlines for months, but it also changed…
States Moving Toward Clean Energy
The U.S. officially removed themselves from the Paris Agreement on Nov. 4, an international coalition aimed at strengthening the global…
Why Choose Green Energy For Your Home In 2020?
The world has witnessed many unfortunate events this year; the outbreak of Coronavirus, fires, and crashes are only…
The Reign Of Fossil Fuels Must End — This Energy Source Can Potentially Kick It Out
Fossil fuels had driven the growth that was observed in the Industrial Revolution. Even today fossil fuels like…
How Cheap Must Batteries Get For Renewables To Compete With Fossil Fuels?
While solar and wind power are rapidly becoming cost-competitive with fossil fuels in areas with lots of sun…
The Market Will Give Us Cleaner Energy, If We Let It
Market forces are giving Americans cheaper, cleaner energy. We would all be best served to let those forces…
If Energy Becomes Free In The Future, How Will That Affect Our Lives?
Technology is making the cost of many things trend towards zero. Things we used to have to pay…
This African City Is Turning A Mountain Of Trash Into Energy
Africa is the world’s fastest-urbanizing continent. But while city life has helped lift millions out of poverty, the…
This “Duck Curve” Is Solar Energy’s Greatest Challenge
Electricity is very difficult to store. But most consumers use it in a very predictable pattern. So utility…
When Even Our Greenest Energy Solutions Have Consequences
There are a number of available low-carbon technologies to generate electricity. But are they really better than fossil…
When Tomorrow’s Energy Is Both Clever And Striking Beautiful
When seen from thousands of feet in the air, solar installations and wind turbines become abstract works of…
Big Old-School Companies Going Big On Solar & Wind Energy
A who’s who of the corporate world is turning to renewables, notably wind, as they make massive new…
California’s Energy Utilities Finally Serious With Electric Cars
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved a pilot program that will see public utility San Diego…
The Year That Was About Environment & Energy, Finally
Environmental news, as a rule, doesn’t deal in triumphs. So the sight of leaders holding their arms aloft…
The Top 20 Cities Embracing Solar Energy
While giant new solar farms located in rural areas and deserts have been grabbing the headlines lately, America’s…
Why Making Money In Clean Energy Is No Longer A Joke
The government’s draft direction this week to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to invest in “emerging” clean energy…
Tesla Energy For Utilities
For utility scale systems, 100kWh battery blocks are grouped to scale from 500kWh to 10MWh+. These systems…
Tesla Energy For Businesses
Based on the powertrain architecture and components of Tesla electric vehicles, Tesla energy storage systems deliver broad application…
Poo Power: Turning Human Waste Into Clean Energy in Kenya’s Slums
Bio-centres turning human waste into electricity prove that faeces is the ultimate source of renewable energy. They call…
Cutting Carbon Emissions On The US Power Grid
An online model enables users to calculate the least-cost strategy for a specific regional grid under various assumptions;…
Do We Want A Wind Farm Outside Our Window? What Australians Think About The Net Zero Transition
Bill Mead, Unsplash, CC BY Lucy Richardson, Monash University and Ella Healy, Monash University A paradox lies at…
Sustainability. Hey Days Come In Many Ways.
Sustainability projects encompass a wide range of initiatives aimed at promoting environmental, social, and economic health and well-being.…
Why Decoupling Economic Growth From Emissions Is The Key Net-Zero Mindset Shift
Harness digital transformation to grow your business while lowering emissions. One of the biggest mental obstacles to adopting…
Central Banks Should Be Fighting The Climate Crisis – Here’s Why
Central banks could be doing more to help green industries. Jane Rix / shutterstock Martin Sokol, Trinity College…
Goodbye, 2023! Why 2024 Could Be the Plot Twist We’ve Been Waiting For
As we wave a cheerful goodbye to the rollercoaster of a year that was 2023 and tiptoe gingerly…
Why The COP28 Climate Summit Mattered, And What To Watch For In 2024
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and his Chinese counterpart, Xie Zhenhua, had front-row seats at…
COP28: The Scientific Basis For A Rapid Fossil Fuel Phase Out
COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber, centre, attends a plenary session at the COP28 UN Climate Summit, Dec. 8, 2023,…