Business
Renewables, led by wind and solar, have retained their position as Australia's cheapest new-build electricity generation despite a 20% average rise in technology costs, according to the latest GenCost report.
Jul 18, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
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
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Energy & Green Tech
Pointing to key Biden administration policies to mitigate climate change, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm promised Wednesday that the United States would lead global energy transition.
Mar 9, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Imperial engineers and a team of global experts have reviewed technological options, innovation and opportunities in the hybrid solar energy industry.
Sep 7, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
For safe railway operation, tracks must be regularly maintained and renewed. This requires special construction machinery, most of which is nowadays powered by diesel engines. Particularly large track-work machine groups ...
Jan 18, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Remote communities in disaster-prone areas could become more resilient to power outages by adopting more renewable energy technologies. That's the main finding of a UNSW Sydney report, which recommends more policy support ...
Sep 13, 2023
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Engineering
Over the past few decades, the booming global population, growing cities and changing climate have brought global attention to the need to build energy-efficient and sustainable buildings.
Oct 18, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Societal values and perceptions have shaped the energy landscape as much as the technologies that drive its production and consumption, a new paper from an Oregon State University researcher suggests.
May 29, 2019
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Engineering
The sixth UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, which came out in the spring of 2022, was clear: technologies are available now to make the transition away from a fossil-fueled economy. However, making these ...
Oct 4, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
Whether it's to live more sustainably, save money or both, many people think about adding solar panels to their homes. Homeowners consider a number of factors, including which type of solar panel might work best for them, ...
Sep 1, 2022
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