The countries bordering the North Sea meet in Denmark on Thursday to seal commitments to boost offshore wind power, a sector that is suffering from stiff competition from China. At the gathering, eight countries—Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Norway and Ireland—and the European Commission are expected to reach an agreement on the installation […]
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Saudi Arabia’s 3.7 GW solar tender attracts lowest bid of $0.0129/kWh
Saudi Power Procurement Co. (SPPC) announced this week the shortlisted bidders for the final phase of the fifth round of the Saudi Arabian government’s National Renewable Energy Program (NREP). The tendered PV plants include the 2 GW (AC) Al Sadawi plant located in the country’s east and the 1 GW (AC) Al Masa’a project located […]
Increasing the efficiency of hydropower plants with utility-scale batteries
Utility-scale batteries can revolutionize how we harness renewable power. Coupled with wind and solar, these batteries could increase the reliability of green energy by storing excess energy during times of high generation and low demand. Then, utilities can tap the stored energy when demand increases. Hydropower accounts for 29% of renewable energy generated in the […]
Study finds misinformation about wind farms is widespread
Misinformation about wind energy—such as “turbines are harmful to health and are economically inefficient”—undermines the social acceptance of wind power. However, these statements are widespread and met with great approval. More than a quarter of respondents in representative studies involving the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart agree with a variety of misinformation. This mainly depends […]
How farmers can use solar power without damaging the rest of their operation
As the world races to meet net-zero targets, emissions from all industrial sectors must be reduced more urgently than ever. Agriculture is an important area of focus as it contributes up to 22% of global greenhouse gas emissions—almost as much as the energy sector. One approach to decarbonizing the agricultural sector is agrivoltaics. It involves integrating […]
‘Age of Electricity’ coming as fossil fuels set to peak: IEA
More than half of the world’s electricity will be generated by low-emission sources before 2030 but the deployment of clean energy is “far from uniform” across the globe, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday. Demand for oil, gas and coal is still projected to peak by the end of the decade, the IEA said in […]
Yuzhang Li wins awards to fund microscopic imaging, alternative battery research
Yuzhang Li, an assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, has received a pair of early career awards in recognition of his work, accompanied by a joint total of $1.76 million in grants over the next three years. Li on Oct. 8 received the 2024 National Institutes of […]
How a clean energy simulator is helping build a better grid
Say you want to study something big—like a community power grid, a massive pipe system, or roadways crisscrossing the entire United States—but none of it exists, at least not yet. How do you study these invisible labyrinths to make sure they will be safe and efficient? Good question, and here is the answer: You do […]
Next-gen EV battery promises 186 miles with a 5-minute charge
Battery tech firm ProLogium has taken the wraps off its 100% silicon composite anode battery. Highlighting its potential for use in EVs at the ongoing Paris Motor Show, the Taiwanese company claimed a major leap in energy density and charging efficiency, promising 186 miles (300 km) of range from a five-minute charge. Let’s dive into […]
Computer simulations reveal stability factors in 2D perovskites for better solar cells
More stable and efficient materials for solar cells are needed in the green transition. So-called halide perovskites are highlighted as a promising alternative to today’s silicon materials. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden, have gained new insights into how perovskite materials function, which is an important step forward. Halide perovskites is the collective […]
