The people power being harnessed for cleaner and cheaper energy
As Europe weans itself off fossil fuels, local energy networks are tapping renewable sources to fill the gap and cut consumer bills.
Mar 29, 2023
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Heat, cold extremes hold untapped potential for solar and wind energy, climate scientist suggests
A Washington State University-led study found that widespread, extreme temperature events are often accompanied by greater solar radiation and higher wind speeds that could be captured by solar panels and wind turbines. The ...
Mar 27, 2024
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World enters 'new age' of clean energy manufacturing: IEA
The world is at the "dawn of a new industrial age" of clean energy technology manufacturing that will triple in value by 2030 and create millions of jobs, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday.
Jan 12, 2023
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Harvesting solar heat and raindrop energy using non-planar dielectrics
Weather-dependent environmental energy harvesting of solar heat, wind energy, and rain energy towards carbon sustainability and net zero is critical in the post-pandemic world, where economic activities gradually recover ...
Nov 8, 2023
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More than a third of those in the UK can't afford tech needed to reach net-zero, study shows
More than a third of people in the U.K. can't afford renewable energy technology such as solar panels or heat pumps to help the country meet its climate targets, a new study shows.
Dec 14, 2023
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Environmentalists oppose more life for California nuke plant
Dozens of environmental and anti-nuclear organizations expressed opposition Tuesday to any attempt to extend the life of California's last operating nuclear power plant, challenging suggestions that its electricity is needed ...
May 17, 2022
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Electrifying homes to slow climate change: 4 essential reads
The latest reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change show that to avoid massive losses and damage from global warming, nations must act quickly to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. The good news is that ...
Apr 11, 2022
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The UK's power grid needs upgrading to reach net zero—new study shows where
To reduce its emissions in line with national and global targets, the UK must overhaul how it produces, uses and distributes electricity.
May 29, 2024
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The grid can handle more renewable energy, but it needs some help
The grid needs to change. To electrify everything from vehicles to heating systems to stovetops, the U.S. grid must expand by about 57% and get more flexible, too. Solar and wind energy are the renewables most likely to dominate ...
Jul 29, 2024
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Decoding thermophotovoltaic efficiency
The field of solar cells has witnessed exponential development over the past decades. Evaluating the performance of solar cells has been simple because all devices can be compared given a single metric, the efficiency, which ...
Feb 7, 2024
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