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Clean energy slump—why Australia's renewables revolution is behind schedule, and how to fix it
For years, the electricity sector has been the poster child for emissions cuts in Australia. The sector achieved a stunning 26% drop in emissions over the past 15 years, while other sectors have hardly budged. The share of ...
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Ineos drives towards hydrogen car future
At a sprawling vehicle test center in the English countryside, a hydrogen-powered Grenadier 4x4 made by Ineos Automotive grips steep and rugged tracks, showcasing its off-road capabilities.
Energy & Green Tech
May 18, 2024
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Sun, sustainability, and silicon: A double dose of solar fuel research
The race is on to develop a new generation of liquid fuels that are activated by sunlight, and Yale researchers are helping to lead the way.
Energy & Green Tech
May 17, 2024
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Floating photovoltaics could limit Africa's future reliance on hydro-generated energy
Floating photovoltaics (FPV), also known as floating solar farms, are photovoltaic systems that can be deployed on the sea's surface or on other bodies of water. While their environmental impact is still the topic of debate ...
Safer and stronger: Non-flammable electrolyte extends battery life
Lithium-ion batteries are integral to numerous applications, ranging from everyday electronics to electric vehicles. Despite their widespread use, these batteries pose safety risks due to the flammable liquid electrolytes ...
Energy & Green Tech
May 17, 2024
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US reaches a new clean energy milestone, with 5 million solar projects installed
When Peter Gorr got his first solar roof in 2011, he didn't know what to expect.
Energy & Green Tech
May 17, 2024
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Germany turns to coal power to keep the lights on
Even green Europeans would rather tap coal than face the reality of overdependence on unreliable renewable energy.
Energy & Green Tech
May 17, 2024
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Energy transition risks critical mineral shortage: IEA
The sharp drop in prices for minerals critical to the green energy transition is masking a looming shortage due to inadequate investment, the International Energy Agency said Friday.
Energy & Green Tech
May 17, 2024
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Battery supply chain database maps out the state of North America's manufacturing base
As the United States continues to transition to clean energy, strengthening the domestic supply chain by increasing the availability of critical materials is paramount to enabling greater domestic manufacturing.
Business
May 16, 2024
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Mastering fundamentals: First step for promising new sustainable vehicle fuels
While the demand for climate-warming fuels like petroleum and diesel is expected to peak before 2030, the global energy demand for alternative fuels to power vehicles to transport people, goods, and services will grow rapidly ...
Energy & Green Tech
May 16, 2024
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Wind farms can offset their emissions within two years, new study shows
After spinning for under two years, a wind farm can offset the carbon emissions generated across its entire 30-year lifespan, when compared to thermal power plants.
Energy & Green Tech
May 16, 2024
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Why cheap renewables are stalling
Last summer, the northern hemisphere was the hottest it has been for 2,000 years.
Business
May 16, 2024
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Finding credible pathways to net-zero emissions: The challenge of scaling up an emerging electrification technology
Chemical and material engineering professor, Adnan Khan, has spent the past 15 years focusing his research on developing sustainable technologies aimed at decarbonizing our energy systems. "This is the most important challenge ...
Business
May 16, 2024
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Developing carbon-capture batteries to store renewable energy, help climate
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are developing battery technologies to fight climate change in two ways, by expanding the use of renewable energy and capturing airborne carbon dioxide.
Energy & Green Tech
May 15, 2024
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Community colleges offer clean energy training as climate-related jobs expand across America
On the south side of Chicago, students learn to work on Rivian electric pickup trucks and SUVs through a new technician program at Olive-Harvey College.
Energy & Green Tech
May 15, 2024
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Report shows copper can't be mined fast enough to electrify the US
Copper cannot be mined quickly enough to keep up with current U.S. policy guidelines to transition the country's electricity and vehicle infrastructure to renewable energy, according to a University of Michigan study.
Business
May 15, 2024
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Model shows green concrete can recycle twice the coal ash as current standards
New modeling reveals that low-carbon concrete developed at RMIT University can recycle double the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, halve the amount of cement required and perform exceptionally well over time.
Engineering
May 15, 2024
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Using AI to improve building energy use and comfort
University of Waterloo researchers have developed a new method that can lead to significant energy savings in buildings. The team identified 28 major heat loss regions in a multi-unit residential building with the most severe ...
Energy & Green Tech
May 15, 2024
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Research shows adding polymerized ionic liquid improves performance of perovskite solar cells
Perovskite solar cells, which use materials with the same crystal structure as perovskite, are lightweight, flexible, easy to manufacture, and inexpensive. They can be attached to many different surfaces and are a promising ...
Energy & Green Tech
May 15, 2024
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Study shows self-assembled monolayers approach can be applied to regular structure perovskite solar cells
Researchers from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania, who contributed to the development of record-breaking solar cells a few years ago have expanded their invention. The self-assembled monolayers can now be ...
Energy & Green Tech
May 15, 2024
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