⚡️ Energy
Energy production and consumption is becoming cleaner, cheaper and decentralized. With connected devices you as a consumer can take control of your energy consumption. Here you will also find content about batteries, smart grids, nuclear and other innovation in the energy field.
💦 New nanoscale material can split water to make fuel
Hydrogen is somewhat the underdog in the vehicle fuel debate, but now scientists have made a breakthrough when it comes to extracting technology.
🛸 "Shields up" - US Air force is developing "energy shields"
Tiny and powerful lasers can automatically shoot down all incoming missiles and thus create a kind of shield around aircraft, ships, and other vehicles. The USAF wants to make a reality of the Star Trek tech.
🌴 Africa's first biomass power plant is in the pipeline
Côte d’Ivoire is set to get Africa’s first biomass-fired electricity generation plant with a capacity to produce 46MW.
💡 Optimist's Edge: Forget landfills - recyclers have big plans for electric car batteries
An environmental disaster in the making or the foundation of a greener future? Many people believe the former when it comes to electric car batteries. A booming new industry is about to prove them wrong.
💰Banks choose renewables over fossil fuel
For the first time, banks have approved more funding and loans to companies in renewable energy than fossil fuels.
🔋 Scientists have solved a 40-year-old battery problem
Scientists have created a lithium metal battery that could potentially hold for 10 000 charges.
☀ Solar panels on airport roofs could reduce coal dependency in Australia
The roofs of airports create perfect conditions for solar power. A study shows the potential by looking at Australia 21 one federal airports.
🔋Renewables have halved emissions in the USA
A study shows that the transition to renewable electricity has been much faster than experts thought 15 years ago.
🇮🇪 Ireland will replace its last coal plant with a renewable energy hub
Ireland is going to replace its last coal plant with a floating wind farm and a huge green energy hub. This in accordance with their goal to become coal-free.