Oliver Milman writes on the Guardian website how the pace of growth in battery storage helps maintain renewable energy when weather conditions interfere with wind and solar. What is the situation in your country? US power grid added battery equivalent of 20 nuclear reactors in past four years Faced with worsening climate-driven disasters and … Continue reading Battery storage equivalent to the output of 20 nuclear reactors has been bolted on to America’s electric grids in barely four years
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Australia’s energy transition and need for more electricity workforce
The zero carbon energy transition will create jobs and an article on The Conversation website by Jay Rutovitz, Chris Briggs and Elianor Gerrard of the University of Technology Sydney discuss the needs in Australia if they are to meet 2030 renewable targets in Australia. What does it mean for your country? Our electricity workforce … Continue reading Australia’s energy transition and need for more electricity workforce
Understanding how to make better energy storage devices
In an article on The Conversation website, Ankur Gupta, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder discusses what it takes to make better energy storage devices. Understanding how ions flow in and out of the tiniest pores promises better energy storage devices Modern life relies on electricity and electrical devices, … Continue reading Understanding how to make better energy storage devices
Recent modelling shows that domestic peak heat demand in UK is almost 50% lower than widely cited values
A recent article on the Cell Press website provides valuable insight into the impact of 100% electrification of domestic heat in the UK. Decarbonising heat in particular is often perceived as a daunting task since natural gas serves between 60 and 80% of the domestic heat sector in countries like the UK. While there has … Continue reading Recent modelling shows that domestic peak heat demand in UK is almost 50% lower than widely cited values
‘Breakthrough battery’ from Sweden may cut dependency on China
Northvolt, Europe’s only large homegrown electric battery maker, has said it has made a lower cost, more sustainable battery designed to store electricity which does not use lithium, nickel, graphite and cobalt. Bernd Radowitz discusses this new development in an article on the Recharge News website. Northvolt eyes global storage markets with 'cost-effective' sodium-ion … Continue reading ‘Breakthrough battery’ from Sweden may cut dependency on China
The latest Eurobarometer shows that Europeans approve measures taken to tackle the energy crisis, to promote sustainability and to support Ukraine
The Flash Eurobarometer survey published this week shows an overwhelming support among Europeans for the measures taken over the last year to protect consumers and companies from volatility of energy prices, as well as action to foster energy security and the green transition. It also confirms a large consensus among EU citizens in favour of … Continue reading The latest Eurobarometer shows that Europeans approve measures taken to tackle the energy crisis, to promote sustainability and to support Ukraine
Blog from Jane Marsh: How to retrofit a building for climate change
Global warming is creating suitable conditions for climate change. In response, worldwide industries have sought ways to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and overall carbon footprint. Retrofitting buildings has proven effective in enhancing energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Across the board, green innovations have enabled the optimization of existing structures for the United States … Continue reading Blog from Jane Marsh: How to retrofit a building for climate change
Researchers have made significant progress towards creating a new type of battery charging technology – quantum batteries
Scientists hope discovery will usher in a new era of ultra-efficient batteries. Anthony Cuthbertson discusses in an article on The Independent website. Quantum battery breakthrough paves way for instant recharging Researchers have made significant progress towards creating a new type of battery charging technology, which could hold the potential to revolutionise energy storage. Quantum batteries use … Continue reading Researchers have made significant progress towards creating a new type of battery charging technology – quantum batteries
A giant ‘water battery’ has been switched on in Switzerland
A giant Swiss plant, under construction for 14 years, has recently been switched on. It has power output large enough to power as many as 900,000 homes. Anthony Cuthbertson discusses latest developments in an article on The Independent website. €2 billion underground ‘water battery’ turns on in Switzerland A giant ‘water battery’ capable of … Continue reading A giant ‘water battery’ has been switched on in Switzerland
Global energy storage installations expecting big growth
A news item on the renews.biz website shows that energy storage is going to have a major increase over the next decade. Global storage market ‘set for boom’ Global energy storage installations will reach a cumulative 358GW by the end of 2030, according to the latest forecast from research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). BNEF forecasts … Continue reading Global energy storage installations expecting big growth
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