What is hydrogen, and can it really become a climate solution?
Hydrogen, or Hâ‚‚, is getting a lot of attention lately as governments in the U.S., Canada and Europe push to cut their greenhouse gas emissions.
May 9, 2023
0
23
Energy & Green Tech
Page 6 - News tagged with energy resources
Energy & Green Tech
Battery metals from mine waste: Potential economic benefits for the commonwealth
Pennsylvania has a long history of mining and metallurgical activities dating to the Industrial Revolution that helped fuel the economy of the commonwealth and the nation. Coal markets have waned recently due to the transition ...
Dec 20, 2021
0
21
Energy & Green Tech
Analysis quantifies impacts of setback ordinances on land available for renewable energy deployment
The number of local zoning ordinances governing renewable energy deployment is growing in the United States, according to new research by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The amount ...
Aug 4, 2023
0
15
Energy & Green Tech
Go local: How to keep the power on when disaster hits
Bushfires, storms and floods regularly leave thousands of Australian homes and businesses without power.
Feb 11, 2020
2
2
Security
New cybersecurity tool simplifies site evaluations
As federal sites invest in distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar panels and battery backups, investments in cybersecurity must also be considered. More energy resources create more complexity to manage—introducing ...
Aug 3, 2022
0
10
Energy & Green Tech
Scalable model makes for more efficient, smarter grid use, researchers report
Buildings consume roughly 75% of the electricity used in the United States, and, without significant changes, the number is expected to rise in the coming decades. An answer potentially exists in renewable resources, but ...
Nov 30, 2022
0
11
Energy & Green Tech
Scientific collaboration buoys future of offshore wind, could double U.S. electricity supply
Throughout history, adventurers have taken to the seas, propelled by the wind and a passion for new discoveries. Today, researchers at the Department of Energy's (DOE's) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are charting ...
Jun 11, 2020
0
7
Energy & Green Tech
Technology enhances solar option during outages
During a power outage, we might not think of using the sun as a backup generator. But solar energy is playing a key role in keeping the lights on when the power is knocked out.
Apr 4, 2022
0
18
Energy & Green Tech
Researchers examine combined effects of two combustion technologies on the emission of coal-fired boilers
Coal-fired power plants have been in place for a long time to meet the global demands for power generation. Needless to say, there are environmental and human health concerns to be addressed on this front. While there are ...
Mar 16, 2023
0
3
Energy & Green Tech
Better managing fluctuating supply and demand creates a starring role for renewables
An advanced energy "aggregator" that flexibly creates virtual power plants from distributed energy resources and storage systems on fast and slow timescales paves the way to an energy system based entirely on renewables.
Aug 22, 2022
0
4
