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.
Energy & Green Tech
The UK government is about to host a summit with the International Energy Agency (IEA) on the future of energy security. It does so as the world grapples with war, geopolitical realignments and trade barriers, against a backdrop ...
Apr 23, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Najmedin Meshkati is professor of civil and environmental engineering, industrial systems engineering and international relations at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. The following is an expanded answer to USC News' ...
Apr 23, 2025
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Engineering
Can agriculture and solar energy work together instead of competing? A study led by Maddalena Curioni, Nikolas Galli, Giampaolo Manzolini and Maria Cristina Rulli, researchers in the Department of Civil and Environmental ...
Apr 22, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Biomass is currently the EU's largest renewable energy source, but climate strategies often focus on other energy sources. A comprehensive analysis, led by Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, now shows that biomass ...
Apr 22, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
Financial benefits, such as saving on utility payments and avoiding electricity rate hikes, are a key driver of U.S. adults' willingness to consider installing rooftop solar panels or subscribing to community solar power, ...
Apr 22, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
In the U.S., 12 million hectares of land—an area about the size of New York state—are currently used to grow corn for ethanol. But strategically converting a small portion of that to solar facilities could vastly increase ...
Apr 22, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Vietnam has dramatically increased its wind and solar targets as it looks to up its energy production by 2030 to meet soaring demand, according to a revised version of its national power plan.
Apr 17, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Taking a soak in a thermal spa might seem a much-needed break, worlds away from the relentless election campaigning, but they're actually more related than you might think.
Apr 17, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Solar panels like the ones on the roof of Elhadj Abdou's house are an increasingly common sight in Niger's capital, which is often hit by power cuts.
Apr 16, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
About 85% of South Africa's electricity is produced by burning coal. The country's move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be phased out. To this end, the South African cabinet recently approved the country's ...
Apr 14, 2025
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