Energy
Transitioning to a world powered by renewable energy is key to tackling climate change. Here you can find the latest good news related to our clean energy transition, covering wind, solar, green hydrogen, hydropower, and more.
Forgetful scientists accidentally learn how to extend battery lifespan significantly
More good news on batteries! For that, we have to thank two forgetful scientists who, one day, forgot to follow the protocol of their own research in an MIT lab. Now, they have accidentally found out how rechargeable batteries can get a much improved lifespan. Geek has an interesting story about Read More...
Coal mining sector running out of time, says Citigroup
Industry unlikely to pick up without advances in carbon capture technology as governments seek to drive down emissions, banking giant warns. RTCC reports US banking giant Citigroup says the global coal industry is set for further pain, predicting an acceleration of mine closures, li uidations and Read More...
One chart that shows the success of Europe’s investment in renewable energy
Europe has spearheaded the drive to change from a system of power stations burning fossil fuels to one in which a significant proportion of electricy comes from non-polluting sources. Chart the spending on renewables in Europe and the bloc’s emissions, and a pattern is clear. Investment in Read More...
Soon you can "google your roof" and find out if you can put solar panels on it
Google has found a new way to use the data it has about our houses. "Project Sunroof" uses data from Google Maps to tell you whether your home is a good candidate for solar panels. And in addition, it will also tell you which solar panel providers in your area you could turn to, to get them Read More...
This paint made of glass bounces sunlight off metal material to keep it cool
Whether it’s slides at playgrounds or roofs of houses, there are some things that you just don’t want to heat up in the sun. A scientist at Johns Hopkins University has developed a reflective paint made from glass, that keeps these surfaces cool. The paint is made from cheap and abundant Read More...
Not a pipe dream: Harvesting clean energy from cities’ water supply
If you’re prepared to harvest it, there’s energy everywhere. Here’s a source you may have never thought of: In cities’ drinking water pipes there’s near-constant running water that can be tapped for energy. That’s exactly what LucidEnergy in Portland, Oregon is doing. They put turbines Read More...
New technology could reduce wind energy costs
Engineers from the University of Sheffield have developed a novel technique to predict when bearings inside wind turbines will fail which could make wind energy cheaper. The method, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society A and developed by Mechanical Engineering research student Read More...
Solar energy is most popular energy source among majority of Australians
While Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott insists coal is the future, the Australian people seem to have a different preference. Climate Institute's annual report on public attitudes on climate change and its solutions shows that of all energy sources solar is the most popular among Australians Read More...
Chile mines turn to renewable energy
The three industrial boilers at the state-owned Codelco mine high in the mountains here once consumed 67,000 barrels of diesel a year to turn out shiny copper sheets for export. Now, the job is powered by nearly 3,000 solar panels that take advantage of the Atacama Desert’s cloudless blue Read More...
The boom in wind energy couldn’t be coming at a better time
The Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan, released last week, requires the country to use a lot more renewable energy by the year 2030 — and a lot less coal. And right on time, two new reports published Monday by the Department of Energy find that one key renewable Read More...