⚡️ 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.
🦅 A simple improvement to wind turbines can greatly reduce bird deaths
One of the main concerns for many people in wind power is the effect it can have on bird populations. It turns out a simple coat of black paint makes an enormous difference.
🌞 "Solar will be the dominant energy source within 10-20 years"
Everything needed for a solar revolution is already in place. That is the opinion of Harald Överholm, CEO of the Swedish company Alight, which has just launched Sweden's largest solar park.
🔥 Blue flame provides more efficient combustion
A blue flame that has puzzled researchers for a few years may be the key to more efficient combustion and lower emissions from energy production.
💵 Billions in investments when a new hydrogen economy emerges
Hydrogen is expected to play an increasing role in the ongoing climate change with major initiatives from the EU, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland. Hydrogen can be used in heavy industry, such as vehicle fuel and for storage of excess energy from solar and wind power.
♻️ An oil giant changes - now building the world's largest refinery for renewables
The American oil giant Phillips 66 is rebuilding an oil refinery for the production of renewable fuels. The facility is expected to be the largest in the world.
☀ Sharp increase in wind and solar power in the world
Many coal-fired power plants have been shut down during the pandemic, which means that solar and wind account for a larger share of electricity production than before.
☀️ Scrap the Doomsday Prophecies - We’re Switching to a Bright and Sustainable Future
Enough talk about doomsday. The two most important and powerful concepts that exist in the world right now are exponential technologies and sustainability. The first is the tool for creating the second.
🛢️ Oil & gas - The largest and best disruption ever
Six of the world's ten largest companies are in the oil & gas industry. But clean energy is now destroying their business model in the biggest - and best - disruption of an industry ever. If you want to have a positive impact on the world, and become richer than an oil sheik this is the place to be.
⚡️ Construction of the ITER fusion reactor started in France
Construction of the ITER fusion reactor has now begun in France. In 2025, the reactor is expected to be switched on and become the first fusion reactor in the world to produce more energy than it is supplied with.