Green technology
Tim Peake, the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station, has expressed optimism about the feasibility of space-based solar farms, saying the concept is "becoming absolutely viable." According to Peake, the falling cost of launching heavy cargoes into orbit has made it possible to consider launching
Green technology
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is launching a new survey to track key demographic and workplace experience metrics in the U.S. solar and storage industry. The survey aims to capture information to help industry leaders make data-driven decisions as the clean energy sector scales and its workforce grows.
Green technology
The urgent need for a clean energy transition poses a daunting challenge for governments worldwide, requiring an increase in the metals and minerals used to build clean energy technologies. However, this accelerated transition is threatened by a critical minerals shortage. The demand for raw materials such as silver, silicon, and
Green technology
RWE and Forschungszentrum JÈlich have launched a demonstration plant in Germany that combines solar power generation with agricultural and horticultural production. Located on seven hectares of recultivated land at the edge of the Garzweiler opencast lignite mine, the plant will have a peak capacity of 3.2 megawatts and is
Green technology
The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns have partnered with Energia, a leader in energy solutions, to undertake an Energy Performance Contract (EPC) project that aims to enhance school facilities and promote environmental sustainability. As part of this initiative, the district will implement energy-saving innovations such as LED lighting upgrades, improved
Green technology
Framingham, Utah - The Mountain Regional Water Special Service District has awarded a contract to Ameresco, Inc., a leading cleantech integrator, to design and install a floating solar photovoltaic array at the Signal Hill Water Treatment Plant. This innovative project aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and provide renewable energy
Green technology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that harnesses concentrated solar energy to convert methane into green hydrogen and a high-value form of solid carbon. This innovative process captivates carbon dioxide that is typically released and transforms it into stable graphitic carbon, which can be
Green technology
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of green chemistry, developing a technique that uses hydrogen and electricity to create pharmaceuticals. This innovative approach has the potential to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the chemical industry, which is a massive energy consumer.
Sustainable development
Pertamina, Indonesia's state-owned energy company, has taken significant steps towards green energy development and emission reduction. As revealed by Pertamina's President Director, Nicke Widyawati, the company is embracing the energy transition by collaborating with the private sector. Despite fossil fuels dominating global primary energy consumption in
Sustainable development
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected RWE, a leading renewable energy company, as one of 20 energy service companies (ESCOs) to provide Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) for federal agencies. This program aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of federal facilities by leveraging private capital, aligning with
Green technology
The US and UK governments' 'net zero' policies are faltering due to a lack of key resources and the inability to achieve a low-cost, large-scale storage technology for wind and solar power. The cost of offshore wind farms is exorbitant, and solar power's raw material
Green technology
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed a new development loan agreement worth USD 77 million with the Prime Minister of Belize, Hon. John Briceño, to fund the 'Construction of the Solar Energy Plant Project' in Belize. This agreement is part of SFD's efforts to
