29 h. ago What keeps alternating current in sync when large power generators go offline?

In the future, Europe is to be dominantly powered by renewable energy. The expansion of wind and solar power capacity and the provision of sufficient power in winter are just two of the challenges that this presents.

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3 d. ago Dust forecast system helps renewable energy industry manage solar losses

Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new forecasting tool called iDust that improves predictions of dust storms, offering significant benefits for solar energy production. The system addresses a critical challenge for renewable energy, particularly in desert regions where dust can severely reduce solar panel efficiency.

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4 d. ago South Africa finally has a masterplan for a renewable energy industry: Here's what it says

About 85% of South Africa's electricity is produced by burning coal. The country's move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be phased out. To this end, the South African cabinet recently approved the country's first renewable energy masterplan, which sets out what's needed to establish new renewable energy industries. Ricardo Amansure of the Center for Sustainability Transitions researches the move towards renewable energy and how communities can benefit from this. He explains what the masterplan aims to achieve, what problems it might face, and how it can succeed.

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9 d. ago Chile and South Africa could be green hydrogen exporters, but setting up industries with debt is dangerous

Vast amounts of renewable energy are needed to produce green hydrogen, a new form of energy made by splitting water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable power.

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1 week ago Wave energy's huge potential could finally be unlocked by the power of sound—new research

Ocean waves have long been seen as having huge potential as a source of renewable energy. Waves produce an estimated 50 trillion to 80 trillion watts of power worldwide—nearly two to three times the world's current annual energy consumption.

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2 w. ago Converting the forest industry's carbon dioxide emissions into raw material for plastics

VTT Technical Research Center of Finland and LUT University have completed a three-year research project on carbon capture and utilization. The project investigated different technologies for producing renewable plastic raw materials from carbon dioxide and green hydrogen. Renewable energy, hydrogen economy and forest industry's biogenic carbon dioxide emissions present significant opportunities for new sustainable industries.

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3 w. ago Glenfarne acquires majority stake in the 20 Mt/year Alaska LNG project (US)

Glenfarne acquires majority stake in the 20 Mt/year Alaska LNG project (US)  Renewables Auctions and the Energy Transition

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3 w. ago Upgraded anode moves seawater batteries step closer to primetime

As the world makes more use of renewable energy sources, new battery technology is needed to store electricity for the times when the sun isn't shining, and the wind isn't blowing.

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3 w. ago Household electricity three times more expensive than upcoming 'eco

Existing tax policies during the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources will lead to major energy injustices and skewed priorities, new research published in Climate Policy shows.

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4 w. ago At Block Island Wind Farm, researchers measure impact of wind reductions on energy production

Wind turbines are a key component of renewable energy infrastructure, converting wind energy into electricity to power homes and businesses.

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4 w. ago If New Zealand wants to decarbonize energy, we need to know which renewables deliver the best payback

A national energy strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand was meant to be ready at the end of last year. As it stands, we're still waiting for a cohesive, all-encompassing plan to meet the country's energy demand today and in the future.

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