Solar flow battery absorbs sunlight and stores energy outside the grid
The solar flow battery is a device that harnesses the abilities of both a battery and a solar cell. The device that integrates solar...
Compressed air energy storage – a future battery technology?
A European Union project is looking at using compressed air energy storage in sealed underground chambers - such as disused mines and caverns -...
Renewable energy requires lots of space, but it’s cleaner
Generating renewable energy requires more space than people may think. However, it is much cleaner than traditional fuel sources. Nuclear and natural gas take...
Machine learning algorithm locates nearly all US solar panels
Stanford researchers have located almost all US solar panels by applying a machine learning algorithm to one billion satellite images. They identified the GPS...
Mining companies in Canada investing in renewables
Mining companies in Canada are considering investing in renewable energy as a way to further bring down greenhouse gas emissions and stabilize energy costs.
So...
Germany to build first hydropower-integrated wind turbines
Germany is building the first wind farm to use hydropower-integrated wind turbines. By combining hydropower with wind power in a new and unique way,...
Melbourne today powered by 100% renewable energy
The City of Melbourne is the first major city in Australia to be 100% powered by renewable energy. Fourteen members of the city's leading...
How Much Does Solar Cost for Your Home?
Are you curious about installing solar panels in your home? Understanding the cost is crucial. Prices vary due to factors like location, energy consumption,...
TWI coordinating geothermal plants (geosmart) EU project
TWI, a Cambridge (UK)-headquartered research and technology organisation, will be the coordinator of a new EU €17 million collaborative project. The project aims to...
Wind energy represented 14% of the EU’s electricity mix in 2018
In 2018, wind energy represented 14% of the European Union's electricity mix. In 2017, the proportion was 12%, according to WindEurope.
Wind energy in 2018...