Energy transition denotes the large-scale shift of energy systems from fossil fuel dependence toward low- and zero-carbon sources such as solar, wind, nuclear, geothermal, and green hydrogen, supported by grid-scale storage and electrification of end uses. Research in this area examines technology cost and performance, system optimization models, infrastructure and land-use planning, policy and market design, social acceptance and justice, and the repurposing of legacy coal and industrial assets to achieve net-zero emissions while maintaining reliability and affordability.
Environment
Africa has everything it takes to become a "renewable superpower," UN head Antonio Guterres said Thursday, as he called for greater investment in green energy across the resource-rich continent.
Aug 21, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
With the right technology, solar energy has the potential to meet all of the world's electricity needs, but we are still a long way off from that point. Still, governments around the world are setting high objectives for ...
Energy & Green Tech
Non-fossil fuels now account for half of India's installed energy capacity -- years ahead of schedule -- but the third-largest greenhouse gas polluter remains deeply reliant on coal for electricity generation.
Aug 20, 2025
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Engineering
Shifting electricity consumption to times when the grid has a greater supply from alternative energy sources could help reduce carbon dioxide emissions significantly, according to a new University of Texas at Dallas study.
Aug 15, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Floods. Fires. Drought. Extreme heat. Massive storms. It's impossible to read the news these days without seeing clear distress signals from a planetary climate system in growing disarray. The impacts of climate change are ...
Aug 15, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Australian researchers have found that households with solar panels could boost their returns by selling surplus power directly to their neighbors, known as peer-to-peer (P2P) energy sharing, helping to stabilize the electricity ...
Aug 15, 2025
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Automotive
You'll pay substantially less to charge an electric vehicle (EV) than if you were refueling a petrol car to go the same distance.
Aug 13, 2025
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Business
The cost of solar panels has dropped by more than 99% since the 1970s, enabling widespread adoption of photovoltaic systems that convert sunlight into electricity. A new MIT study drills down on specific innovations that ...
Aug 11, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Few energy technologies divide public opinion quite like wind turbines. To some, they are elegant icons of the green transition, while others proclaim them to be monstrous eyesores that ruin the landscape. Whether you love ...
Aug 7, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
As countries race to expand renewable energy infrastructure, balancing clean electricity production with land use for food remains a pressing challenge, especially in Japan, where mountainous terrain limits space. A recent ...
Aug 4, 2025
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