Building a nuclear plant? Go online
Bucking current trends toward safe, clean and renewable energy resources, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur last week launched an initiative to reignite enthusiasm for nuclear energy.
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Converting waste, 'a leftover resource,' to biofuels reduces emissions
The United States could produce enough energy each year by harnessing waste—from landfill refuse to cow manure—to power the states of Oregon and Washington, all while cutting the equivalent of 37 million cars' worth of ...
Aug 2, 2019
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Danish wind power whips up record 43% of electricity
Wind power generated 43.4 percent of electricity consumed in Denmark last year, a new record for the Nordic nation which aims to rely on renewables for half of its energy needs by 2030, authorities said Thursday.
Jan 11, 2018
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Addressing energy technologies and policies that shape future sustainability
A quickly growing global population presents a variety of challenges, and raises the critical question: How can we sustainably meet energy needs while considering—and preventing—environmental and human impacts? An ever-increasing ...
May 30, 2016
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Driving a greener future: how your electric car could help power your neighborhood
A new concept—the "grid of grids"—is revolutionizing the way we think about energy.
Nov 28, 2023
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Solar power expected to dominate electricity generation by 2050—even without more ambitious climate policies
In pursuit of the ambitious goal of reaching net-zero emissions, nations worldwide must expand their use of clean energy sources. In the case of solar energy, this change may already be upon us.
Oct 27, 2023
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What is a virtual power plant? An energy expert explains
After nearly two decades of stagnation, U.S. electricity demand is surging, driven by growing numbers of electric cars, data centers and air conditioners in a warming climate. But traditional power plants that generate electricity ...
Oct 17, 2023
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Environmental group tried to shut down Diablo Canyon. Judge just dismissed case
PG&E can continue to operate California's last nuclear power plant past 2025 despite a contract it signed with environmentalists to shutter it, a San Francisco Superior Court judge ruled Wednesday.
Aug 25, 2023
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Researchers offer novel approach for computing microgrid stability
Microgrids are self-sufficient power systems that can connect and disconnect from the grid for various purposes. Distributed energy resources such as these are crucial in decarbonizing the energy sector and enhancing the ...
Aug 22, 2023
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Quantum computers can now interface with power grid equipment
With its head-spinning size and connections, the power system is so complex that even supercomputers struggle to efficiently solve certain optimization problems. But quantum computers might fare better, and now researchers ...
Jul 18, 2023
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