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Edf Renewables UK to Accelerate Uk’s Clean Energy Superpower Ambitions With Over 300 MW of Battery Storage Projects

EDF Renewables UK is set to bring more than 300 MW of battery storage online to support the decarbonization of the UK’s grid.

From EDF Renewables UK 20 Aug 2024

Self-Cleaning PV Panels: Using Wind Vibrations to Reduce Dust Buildup

In a recent paper published in Scientific Reports, researchers explored a new method to reduce dust buildup/accumulation on solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, inspired by how tree branches and leaves clean themselves.

16 Aug 2024

Study Shows Renewables Raise Food Prices

As countries including Australia embrace renewable energy production, a recent study sheds light on some overlooked impacts of this transition.

From University of Auckland 12 Aug 2024

Optimizing Urban Microgrids for Resilience and Equity

In a recent study in Nature Sustainability, researchers explored how urban microgrid planning can enhance city resilience, well-being, and equity against diverse threats such as natural disasters and cyber-attacks.

26 Jul 2024

Machine Learning Revolutionizes Biological Waste Management

A research team from Tongji University published a review in Circular Economy that examined the use of ML in the biological treatment of organic wastes.

25 Jul 2024

Renewable E-Methanol Shows Promise as Green Fuel

In a recent study published in iEnergy, a group of researchers from Tsinghua University looked into the viability of using various carbon sources, such as bio-carbon, direct air capture (DAC), fossil fuel carbon capture (FFCC), and fossil sources, to produce renewable e-methanol.

25 Jul 2024

The Central Role of Energy Storage in Our Renewable Energy Future

As the impacts of climate change intensify globally and emission reduction deadlines loom, Australia must prioritise its power supply.

From Schneider Electric 23 Jul 2024

Enhancing Perovskite Solar Cells for Sustainable Energy Solutions

Perovskite solar cells have captured attention due to their high efficiency and low production costs. However, their susceptibility to environmental factors and potential toxic lead release during degradation pose significant hurdles.

19 Jul 2024

Novel Hybrid Power Plant for Sustainable Energy Production

In a recent article published in the journal Processes, researchers evaluated a novel hybrid power plant that combines solar energy, fossil fuels, and thermal energy storage to generate electricity sustainably and cost-effectively.

19 Jul 2024

Tripling Renewables by 2030 Requires a Minimum of 16.4 % Annual Growth Rate

The Renewable Energy Statistics 2024 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today shows that despite renewables becoming the fastest growing source of power, the world risks missing the tripling renewables target pledged at COP28.

12 Jul 2024