Everywhere you look, you see lithium-ion batteries. They’re in your laptop, your cell phone, your power tools, maybe even your car. Lithium-ion battery research accounts for about 95% of all battery research and development, which has resulted in countless improvements to the technology. But lithium-ion batteries can only go so far. The Joint Center for … Continue reading The future of batteries
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Renewable energy covers 42 pct of Spain’s electricity needs in 2013
A study published by the Spanish Electricity Network (Red Electica Espanola) on Thursday showed renewables covered 42.2 percent of the demand for electricity in mainland Spain in 2013 with wind energy the main contributor. Wind energy produced 21.2 percent of the country’s electricity, 3.1 percent up on the 18.1 percent from 2012. Meanwhile, hydro-electric power … Continue reading Renewable energy covers 42 pct of Spain’s electricity needs in 2013
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Integrating smart meters, solar energy, electric vehicles and energy storage capabilities
Summers in Austin, Texas are hot. Temperatures rise to an average of 97 degrees Fahrenheit daily, causing residents to swelter and energy bills to soar. However, one Recovery Act-funded project is helping find a way to turn down the heat on electricity bills. The Pecan Street Project is testing a new smart grid system in … Continue reading Integrating smart meters, solar energy, electric vehicles and energy storage capabilities
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557 GW of new renewable energy capacity to come online in Europe by 2030
The next decade and a half will see renewable energy raise its share of European electricity generation capacity from 40% in 2012, to 60% in 2030, while the share of fossil-fuel sources such as coal and gas falls from 48% to 27%, according to a major report from research company Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The … Continue reading 557 GW of new renewable energy capacity to come online in Europe by 2030
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Evolving Business Models for Renewable Energy
The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) today announced the release of a groundbreaking report titled Evolving Business Models for Renewable Energy. Jointly authored by ACORE members ScottMadden, Sullivan & Worcester, American Clean Energy, RES Americas, Abengoa Solar and Siemens, this resource explores key issues and provides recommendations related to evolving utility and other business … Continue reading Evolving Business Models for Renewable Energy
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BP Statistical Review shows strength of global energy system amid disruptions and shifting world economy
The BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2014 – launched today at the World Petroleum Congress meeting in Moscow – reveals how the world of energy echoed broader global themes in 2013. Emerging differences in global economic performance, geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing debates about the proper roles of government and markets are all reflected in … Continue reading BP Statistical Review shows strength of global energy system amid disruptions and shifting world economy
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French nuclear more costly than renewables by 2020
Electricity produced by onshore wind and solar plants may become more competitive with power generated by upgraded nuclear plants in France by the end of this decade, a study by environmental group Greenpeace showed on Thursday. The study comes a week before Energy Minister Segolene Royal presents the broad lines of a much-delayed framework … Continue reading French nuclear more costly than renewables by 2020
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Electric vehicles – Tesla’s Supercharger Future
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is one of the few innovators building a new business to support his existing business. To support customers of Tesla electric vehicles including its flagship Model S electric car, Musk is expanding a network of “Supercharger” stations across the U.S. where users can charge their electric cars. To incentivize the … Continue reading Electric vehicles – Tesla’s Supercharger Future
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US and China to cut power plant emissions
The US is arguably still the most powerful country in the world, but it has always dragged its feet on climate action. So when the US Environmental Protection Agency announces carbon emissions cuts of 30% in the power sector by 2030 (compared to 2005 levels), the news deserves the term “historic”. It is the first … Continue reading US and China to cut power plant emissions
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US and China to cut power plant emissions
The US is arguably still the most powerful country in the world, but it has always dragged its feet on climate action. So when the US Environmental Protection Agency announces carbon emissions cuts of 30% in the power sector by 2030 (compared to 2005 levels), the news deserves the term “historic”. It is the first … Continue reading US and China to cut power plant emissions
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Renewable energy provided around 19 per cent of global final energy consumption in 2012
In the power sector, global capacity reached 1,560 gigawatts (GW) in 2013 – an increase of about 8.3 per cent over 2012 – and renewables accounted for more than 56 per cent of net additions to global power capacity. REN21’s Renewables Global Status Report (GSR) offers a comprehensive look at the state of the industry. … Continue reading Renewable energy provided around 19 per cent of global final energy consumption in 2012
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Obama plans to apply carbon emission cap on power plants
In his most sweeping effort to date to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change, the Obama administration will unveil a new rule from the Environmental Protection Agency on Monday limiting the amount of carbon pollution from coal power plants. The rule will impose a cap on the level of emissions existing power plants are … Continue reading Obama plans to apply carbon emission cap on power plants
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Why the Murdoch media hates renewable energy so much
Here is an admission. For more than two years, over two stints, I wrote a weekly column on green energy for The Australian newspaper, called Greenchip. It appeared prominently on the business pages, and on no occasion was I ever instructed by any editor to take a certain angle, and my copy was never changed … Continue reading Why the Murdoch media hates renewable energy so much
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Turkey’s dependency on foreign energy resources should be eliminated
The Soma mine disaster claimed 301 lives last week, sparking, among other debates, discussion over the use of fossil fuels and Turkey’s dependency on foreign energy. Turkey has an obligation to pursue clean energy, despite the fact that the government has not pursued a transition to renewable energy sources, as some developed countries have. Since … Continue reading Turkey’s dependency on foreign energy resources should be eliminated
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Prysmian, New Contract Worth Approx. € 730 M For Offshore Wind Farm Grid Connections In Germany
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been awarded by 50Hertz Offshore GmbH a subsidiary of 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, operator of transmission grids in Germany a new contract worth approximately up to € 730 million (including options for grid connections in value of approximately € 250 M) to design, … Continue reading Prysmian, New Contract Worth Approx. € 730 M For Offshore Wind Farm Grid Connections In Germany
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Renewables (wind energy and solar power) contribute 27 pct of German electricity consumption in Q1
Renewable energy contributed 27 percent of total electricity consumption in the first quarter of 2014, hitting record as the Europe’s largest economy is on its ambitious path of energy transformation, an energy lobby group said on Friday. The production of electricity from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, reached 40.2 billion kilowatt … Continue reading Renewables (wind energy and solar power) contribute 27 pct of German electricity consumption in Q1
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PluggedSolar Launches Its Solar Power Plug-in Kits to Power Electric Vehicles – Chevrolet Volt, Tesla, Nissan Leaf and Others
PluggedSolar 1.7 KW charges Electric Vehicle Volt with its daily production of 9 KW-H of electricity. The electric car runs 40 miles with this solar electricity. Electric Vehicle Chevy Volt takes about 9 kilowatt hours of electricity to completely charge it’s electric storage battery. It runs for about 40 miles on this charge. One of … Continue reading PluggedSolar Launches Its Solar Power Plug-in Kits to Power Electric Vehicles – Chevrolet Volt, Tesla, Nissan Leaf and Others
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Tesla Chooses Hanergy Solar’s Thin-film Products for its Supercharging System
At the recent delivery ceremony of Tesla’s first batch of Chinese orders in Beijing, two PV charging systems caught the eyes of the guests. The system was requested by Tesla Motors, and designed and manufactured by Hanergy Solar Group. Hanergy thin-film flexible PV system was Tesla’s first choice for the first PV Supercharger station in … Continue reading Tesla Chooses Hanergy Solar’s Thin-film Products for its Supercharging System
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Nuclear power is in decline worldwide
Nuclear power is in decline worldwide, lie renewable energy each year play a more important role in the generation of electricity. Data Sources: AGEB 2013, EWEA 2013, BP 2013, IAEA-PRIS, BP, 2013,
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Carbon Dioxide Emissions of Various Energy Sources
According to the EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency) about one third of US carbon dioxide emissions are generated in industry and power production. Considering that reducing carbon dioxide emissions is a key facet of climate change mitigation, it does one well to note which fuel sources generate the fewest emissions. According to data released by … Continue reading Carbon Dioxide Emissions of Various Energy Sources
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