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Old Wind or Solar Farm: Run it Ragged, or Rebuild?
We all know wind and solar are intermittent -- at some point the sun stops shining and the wind stops blowing. But is wind and solar power reliable? …
6 years ago
The Fight for Mexico's Energy Future
Mexico became one of the hottest markets for clean energy development. Newly open Mexico attracted billions in investment driven by three highly succ…
6 years, 1 month ago
Tiny Satellites: Eyes in the Sky, Thousands of Them
Lower manufacturing costs, innovative launch vehicles, miniaturized sub-systems and new sensor technologies have resulted in a surge in the number of…
6 years, 1 month ago
Green Stimulus: Nice Work, If EU Can Get It
The European Commission on 27 May proposed 1.85 trillion euros in stimulus spending over the next seven years, 25% of which must go to things classif…
6 years, 1 month ago
A Coal-Free Europe Could Be Sooner Than You Think
A higher carbon price and cheaper gas have made coal-fired power less competitive in Europe. Reduced demand from the pandemic have made it almost imp…
6 years, 2 months ago
Asia's Roads Go From Rumble to Whirr
We hear a lot about growth in the electric car market, but what about electric two- and three-wheelers? In 2040 about half of the 1.25 billion mopeds…
6 years, 2 months ago
To Save on Lithium, Buy Local
Lithium is used the world over for electronics and, increasingly, electric cars. There is a supply and security risk in that most of this lithium com…
6 years, 3 months ago
When Enough's Not Enough, Try Carbon Offsets
Companies can do everything they can to reduce their carbon footprint, and most often it is still not enough to cover all their emissions. After ever…
6 years, 3 months ago
CCUS: Clean Coal Is So Last Season
Carbon capture, utilization and storage -- taking CO2 out of the air and putting it underground or into products. The sector has had a few false star…
6 years, 3 months ago
Solar Cars: The Future Now May Be Now, Almost
Solar on cars has been around for a long time. But until recently, it has either been pure gimmick or used to power small auxiliaries -- not the driv…
6 years, 3 months ago