One of the most significant trends over the last decade for the economy, society, geopolitics, and the environment has been the rise of renewable energy. Fossil fuels have been the basis of the industrial economy for generations, powering tremendous economic growth but with dangerous consequences for the environment and public health. With the dramatic expansion of renewable energy technologies over …

Stop for a moment and consider what comes to mind when you think of a person who is living a sustainable, low-waste lifestyle. Create a real mental image of what this person looks like and how they might live their life.  The stereotypical person you might be thinking of is somewhat of a hippie; maybe even someone who shuns modern …

Case Western Reserve University researchers using artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve ‘photovoltaic’ power plants as part of federal energy program CLEVELAND—Case Western Reserve University computer scientists and energy technology experts are teaming up to leverage the diagnostic power of artificial intelligence (AI) to make solar-power plants more efficient. Solar power  uses energy from the sun collected by photovoltaic …

A recent study by researchers from the University of York showed that the configuration of solar cells with checkerboard lines might boost their light absorption ability by 125% and contribute to the broader use of renewable energy. Researchers at University of York, England have recently partnered with NOVA University of Lisbon in Portugal to explore how various solar cell surface …

Looking to cut your monthly electric bills in half? Then you might’ve came across the idea of solar energy, right? But not so fast! Before you invest in solar energy, it’s important to be smart about it. In this article, we’ll talk about the 5 common mistakes that are made by homeowners who have decided to go solar, in the …

New Detailed Analysis Shows Clean Energy Electrification Would Save Average U.S. Household $2500/Year, Create Jobs in Every Zip Code Across the Country Washington D.C. October 22, 2020 – A new analysis by Rewiring America shows that transitioning to 100% clean energy would save Americans as much as $321 billion in energy costs each year while dramatically reducing economy-wide greenhouse gas …

It’s not a surprise to anyone to hear that the planet is suffering. Everything from energy issues to climate change should be kept at the forefront of our minds going into the future. So many people don’t give sustainable efforts much attention because they feel there is nothing they can do on a small scale.  That simply isn’t true. In …

Austin, Texas: At the ripe age of 98, Dr. John Goodenough, professor in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT) and inventor of the lithium-ion battery, is looking towards future energy storage solutions through a newly launched partnership with Energy Exploration Technologies (EnergyX). Earlier this year, Goodenough, along with several members of his lab …

                 SolaCulture array canopies supported by wire hoops   SolaCulture arrays collect and fluidynamically concentrate the direct and diffuse solar thermal energy absorbed by covered earth regions. Air intakes from engine driven co-fueled generators, heaters, or chimneys are used to create slightly sub-atmospheric pressures within regions covered by transparent microporous fabric canopies (crop covers). The sub-atmospheric pressure causes atmospheric air …

LONDON (July 15, 2020) – By 2030 the production of hydrogen fuel by “splitting” water—which can be carbon-free provided the electricity used in the process is produced by renewables—could become cost competitive with currently predominant methods that require the use of natural gas as a feedstock, according to analysis by the IHS Markit Hydrogen and Renewable Gas Forum. This so-called “green” hydrogen …

by  Jennifer Layke and Norma Hutchinson – May 05, 2020 As the human tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic worsens, global restrictions to stop the spread of the virus — including stay-at-home orders, business closures and travel prohibitions — may contribute to the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. The virus has already made an indelible impact on the energy sector: Global energy use is predicted to fall …

The rise of green energy inventions like solar thermal, wind turbine, and biobattery are shaping the way we think and live in a carbon-dependent industry. Furthermore, the cheap and clean energy generators enabled a paradigm shift towards adopting modern structural designs in energy independence.  These green alternative energy inventions have gained global fascination. For instance, Toyota plans on continuing the …

By Michael Tobias There’s been a lot of hype about green building and green houses recently and with good reason. I’m not talking about greenhouses constructed for growing plants, but green buildings that are designed and constructed to be sustainable and healthy. They are also environmentally friendly and a lot cheaper to run and maintain.  About Green Building Also known …

We need those lights, air conditioners and heaters all day long. This obviously demands a good usage of electricity. And electrical power doesn’t come free. It taxes us much more than just our money. Natural resources are used for it, the pollution from it impacts our environment, and also lots of water and man power goes in order to get …

Rensselaer team develops effective solar power plant using affordable, accessible resources  TROY, N.Y. — Partha Dutta, a professor of electrical, computer, and systems engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, envisions a not-so-distant future where even the most remote parts of the world would have access to clean and renewable energy. His vision wouldn’t require a large power grid or expensive technology. …

When most of us think about geothermal energy, we probably conjure images of Old Faithful and bubbling geysers, creating the heat necessary to create energy. But geothermal energy is now a reliable and growing source of renewable energy as the U.S. weans itself off fossil fuels.  According to the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), “In 2016, there were 3,567 Megawatts (MW) …

Planning a wedding can be both an exciting and expensive ordeal, and it’s also something that many people look forward to all of their lives. Seeing as weddings are a big event, if they could be done in a green way, it could benefit the environment in unimaginable ways. This could explain why green weddings are becoming increasingly popular, but …

Home may be where the heart is, but work is likely where you spend a lot of your time. Stereotypes of the modern workplace, though, can call to mind images more in keeping with a particularly disturbing Twilight Zone episode than with scenes of happy, creative productivity. When you think of today’s workplace, you might picture row upon row of …

Sayreville, New Jersey, Installed the Largest Hydrelio Floating Solar System in North America Ciel & Terre’s Hydrelio “floatovoltaic” system will deliver 4.4 MWp of sustainable solar power   Ciel & Terre USA (www.ciel-et-terre.net), innovators in floating solar power systems, in conjunction with Solar Renewable Energy, LLC and RETTEW are pleased to announce completion of its made in USA Hydrelio floating …

Taxing polluting sources of energy is an effective way to curb emissions that harm the planet and human health, and the income generated can be used to ease the low-carbon transition for vulnerable households. Yet 70% of energy-related CO2 emissions from advanced and emerging economies are entirely untaxed, offering little incentive to move to cleaner energy, according to a new OECD …