RenewableEnergy
US government may be abandoning the global climate fight, but new leaders are filling the void – including China
US government may be abandoning the global climate fight, but new leaders are filling the void – including China Despite the US government’s withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement for the second time, new leaders are stepping up to fill the leadership vacuum, including China and other countries. China has been a key player in […]
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How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive
How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive Wind power is a significant economic driver in rural America, generating over $3.5 billion annually in combined lease payments and state and local taxes. The Trump administration’s cuts to federal support for renewable energy threaten the livelihoods of farmers who rely on wind turbines for […]
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Great Lakes offshore wind could power the region and beyond
Great Lakes offshore wind could power the region and beyond The Great Lakes have significant offshore wind power potential, which could provide three times as much electricity as all eight Great Lakes states currently use. The federal government’s recent executive order has halted new offshore projects in the ocean, but states can still explore and […]
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Why recycling solar panels is harder than you might think − an electrical engineer explains
Why recycling solar panels is harder than you might think − an electrical engineer explains Recycling solar panels is harder than it seems due to their complex design and materials, making it difficult to break them down and recover valuable components. The cost of recycling a solar panel can be three to four times higher […]
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Living building material sucks CO2 out of the air
Living building material sucks CO2 out of the air Researchers have developed a living material that actively extracts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using photosynthetic bacteria. The material, which can be shaped using 3D printing, requires sunlight and artificial seawater to grow and absorbs more CO2 than it binds through organic growth. The material stores […]
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Why energy markets fluctuate during an international crisis
Why energy markets fluctuate during an international crisis Energy markets can be significantly disrupted during international crises, such as wars, political instability, pandemics, and economic sanctions. The fluctuations in energy markets are often driven by imbalances between supply and demand, with disruptions to infrastructure, logistics, and transportation contributing to price volatility. Speculation and investor behavior […]
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Federal energy office illustrates the perils of fluctuating budgets and priorities
Federal energy office illustrates the perils of fluctuating budgets and priorities The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) within the Department of Energy faces challenges due to fluctuating budgets and priorities, which can lead to destabilization of agencies and cut off long-term projects. EERE’s funding levels have varied significantly over the years, with […]
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Light-powered reactions could make the chemical manufacturing industry more energy-efficient
Light-powered reactions could make the chemical manufacturing industry more energy-efficient A team of scientists has developed a system that uses light to power chemical reactions, which could make the chemical manufacturing industry more energy-efficient. The system, called photoredox catalysis, uses an organic catalyst that absorbs multiple photons of light and stores energy to kick-start reactions […]
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How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it
How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it Researchers have found that coordinating the operation of large numbers of home air-conditioning units can help balance supply and demand on the power grid, increasing the reliability of the grid and making it easier to accept more renewable energy. The system developed […]
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How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate
How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” would raise US energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions by slashing incentives for green technologies like solar, wind, and batteries. The bill would terminate tax credits for manufacturing renewable energy and battery […]
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