Renewable energy
As the world transitions to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, the role of balancing technologies in integrating renewable energy sources and ensuring grid stability and reliability is becoming increasingly crucial. Wartsila Corporation, a global technology group, has released a new documentary, The heartbeat of our societies: Transitioning towards a
Renewable energy
A team of inventors from Zhejiang University has developed a groundbreaking patent for dynamic stability control of power systems with renewable energy, addressing the pressing issue of extreme weather conditions and the need to reduce fossil energy consumption and carbon emission. The patent, filed on October 23, 2024, and published
Renewable energy
Vietnam, committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050, is at the forefront of renewable energy transition. A recent study by the Institute of Energy, published in AIMS Energy, investigates optimal generation expansion pathways to meet this ambitious target. The research, aligned with the Power Development Plan VIII (PDP VIII)
Renewable energy
AboitizPower and JERA launched the 'Global Technical Center of Excellence' (GTCOE) in the Philippines, a training facility aimed at developing world-class technical talent. The partnership, which began in December 2021 with JERA's investment in AboitizPower, expanded in July 2023 with the launch of a talent exchange
Renewable energy
As China continues to grapple with the challenges of rapid economic growth and urbanization, a new study has shed light on the critical role renewable energy can play in mitigating carbon emissions and promoting sustainable development. Led by researchers from Xi'an Eurasia University, the study analyzed data from
Renewable energy
Researchers at Qinghai have made a surprising discovery in the Gonghe Photovoltaic Park, a large solar farm in the Talatan Desert. By studying the park's impact on the surrounding environment, they found that solar panels create a cooler and more stable microclimate, allowing plants and microbes to thrive.
Renewable energy
Countries across the globe are grappling with the consequences of disrupting global events on renewable energy policies. According to a new study published in Sustainable Earth Reviews, Australia and selected countries face dilemmas in their shift towards sustainable energy policies due to the resurgence in demand for fossil fuels, funding
Renewable energy
The Tunnel Engineering Co. Ltd., a leading Chinese construction company, has successfully connected the world's largest single-unit "supercapacitor + lithium battery" hybrid energy storage power station to the grid. The power station, located in the northwest Shanxi region, is designed to stabilize the grid frequency and facilitate
Renewable energy
A recent training organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UNECE in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, focused on sharing best international practices to ensure a sustainable energy transition and the development of renewable energy in Turkmenistan. Representatives from relevant ministries and agencies, academia, and organizations involved in implementing national energy
Renewable energy
Researchers at Sultan Moulay Slimane University in Morocco have made significant contributions to the field of renewable energy by presenting a comprehensive review of the latest developments in DC-DC converter technologies. The study highlights the importance of bidirectional converters in enabling seamless energy flow for smart grids and energy storage,
Renewable energy
As concern for greenhouse gas emissions grows, the shipping industry is gradually transitioning from traditional diesel-driven vessels to renewable energy ships, which utilize zero-carbon power sources such as photovoltaic (PV) power generation. However, the uncertainty associated with onboard PV generation has become a significant obstacle to effective energy management on
Renewable energy
Research from Tianjin University has brought to light the transformative potential of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) in the renewable energy sector. By combining PSCs with lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and supercapacitors (SCs), scientists have proposed a sustainable energy supply system that addresses the intermittent nature of solar radiation and indoor lighting.
