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Carbon Bubble Could Cause Unexpected Crash In Global Economy

Macroeconomic simulations reveal that rates of technological change in energy efficiency and renewable power are likely to cause an unexpected decrease in demand for fossil fuels, possibly triggering a global financial crisis.

5 Jun 2018

Small Energy Efficiency Improvements Can Limit Global Warming

According to a new study from an international team of researchers at IIASA, unparalleled improvements in the energy efficiency of day-to-day activities can limit global warming to 1.5 °C.

5 Jun 2018

Study Highlights Factors that Play Key Role in Transition to Sustainable Energy

What leads to an efficient transformation to a low-carbon energy system? The answer, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden, could be information sharing, perceived fairness, and local involvement.

24 May 2018

Researchers Demonstrate How Advanced Biofuels Can be Produced Very Efficiently

According to researchers, a shift to renewable sources for electricity, heating, and fuel is very likely. The scientists, who have been researching energy for a decade, especially gasification of biomass, now, see an array of new technological achievements.

23 May 2018

Research Gathers Evidence to Address Skeptics Against 100% Renewable Electricity Platforms

Questions raised by a review paper last year include - Is there sufficient space for all solar panels and wind turbines to provide man’s energy requirements? What happens if the wind doesn't blow and the sun doesn't shine? Won't renewables destabilize the grid and result in blackouts?

21 May 2018

Transition to Low-Carbon Energy Society Requires More Renewable Energy Sources than Previously Thought

If present levels of energy consumption per capita and lifestyles have to be maintained, the move towards a low-carbon energy society will need more renewable energy sources than previously believed.

7 May 2018

Stanford Team Creates Water-Based Battery to Store Wind and Solar Energy

Researchers at Stanford have built a water-based battery that is capable of providing an inexpensive way to store solar or wind energy produced when the wind is blowing and the sun is shining so it can be fed back into the electric grid and be redistributed when there is a high demand.

2 May 2018

Innovative Way for Choosing Best Solar Cell for Specific Location and Installation Type

Which one sounds better— a groundbreaking kind that delivers more power for a specific area but is expensive, or a conventional, off-the-shelf kind of solar panel?

2 May 2018

Innovative Catalyst for Hydrogen Production that Fights Anthropogenic Climate Change

At present, two of the most significant challenges common to developed countries are taking steps to address climate change and translating into communities that use considerable amounts of renewable energy for power.

1 May 2018

Combining Renewable Energy and Nuclear Plants to Balance Power Supply and Demand

Typically, nuclear power plants are either operated to their full potential or not operated at all. However, the technical ability of the plants enables them to adapt to the varying demand for power, thereby better accommodating renewable energy sources such as solar power or wind.

26 Apr 2018