Definitions for “efficiency” vary depending on the context of energy discussions. Opinions range widely. Which is more efficient for a nation: renewables or fossil fuels? For advocates of fossil fuel power, global […]
Challenges of dismantling abandoned wind and solar farms
Researchers studying decommissioned wind and solar farms in Italy, Spain, Venezuela, and Argentina have found that weak regulations risk leaving more abandoned assets in their wake. When renewable assets near the end […]
Future of Natural Gas Reserves: A 50-Year Outlook…
Written By Germán & Co “Global Natural Gas Reserves – Proven, Probable & Possible… Workart fully right of Germán & Co Proven reserves: As of 2022, the world’s proven natural gas reserves stand […]
Biofuels Industry Demands Clarity on Future Regulations
Regulatory chaos is upending the biofuels industry. Pending changes and high levels of uncertainty at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could have huge impacts on the sector, and in particular on bio-diesel. […]
Penn Undergraduate Solves Century-Old Wind Energy Problem
It’s a turbulent time for wind energy. The sector is virtually paralyzed in the United States due to what seems to be Donald Trump’s personal vendetta against wind turbines, and the offshore […]
Can Germany Revive Its Industry Without Cheap Energy?
The new German government that will be formed following this weekend’s elections will face an uphill battle to lift Europe’s largest economy out of two consecutive years of recession. Bringing energy costs […]
Cracking the code on solid-state batteries
Researchers are working to enhance battery safety and efficiency by developing solid-state alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. These batteries offer improved energy efficiency and safety, but a major challenge has been the formation […]
Outdated billing systems are holding back the energy transition
Across the US, utilities are making significant advancements in the energy transition, one such being electrification: switching end-use devices like heating systems and vehicles away from fossil fuels and onto electric fuel. […]
California bill introduced to mandate a VPP implementation plan
Virtual power plants, which could save state ratepayers an estimated $550 million per year, are connected aggregations of distributed energy resources like rooftop solar and energy storage. From pv magazine USA Assembly […]
Switzerland expands rules for rooftop solar, storage, energy communities
Switzerland is expanding rules for rooftop solar, energy storage, and energy communities to expand self-consumption and ease pressure on the grid. The new regulations, set to take effect in 2026, introduce updated […]
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