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Using Bacteria to Convert Sunlight into Electricity

Article - 31 Mar 2022

For several years, researchers have been trying to reconfigure the mechanisms of photosynthesis in cyanobacteria to extract energy. This may make it possible to meet a significant portion of the...

Development of “Umbrella” Architecture That Would Favor ZLD Desalination

Article - 10 Mar 2022

Water covers around 75% of the Earth’s surface. Freshwater, on the other hand, accounts for only about 2.7% of this vast natural resource. Oceans and seas contain almost 97% of the world’s water,...

What is the Future of Batteries for Stationary Energy Storage?

Article - 11 Mar 2021

To reap the full benefits of renewables, we must store some of the energy when it is generated and use it in peak demand. One way to do this is with stationary energy storage in the form of batteries.

Cradle to the Grave: Sustainability and the Life of a Base Station

Article - 7 Aug 2020

Andrew Burrel, Head of Marketing, Ultra Broadband & Analytics services at Nokia discusses the sustainability and life of a base station.

New York's 21 Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects

Article - 28 Jul 2020

In his 2020 State of the State Address on March 13, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York announced the support that his state would provide for the construction of 21 large-scale solar, wind and...

How is the Coronavirus Pandemic Affecting the Renewable Energy Industry?

Article - 27 May 2020

As countries try to contain viral spread by restricting travel and social interaction, cities have seen all-time lows in air pollution levels and researchers are reporting the sharpest decline in...

Report Prescribes Policies to Slash Buildings' Energy Use

News - 13 Mar 2008

Promoting the green design, construction, renovation and operation of buildings could cut North American greenhouse gas emissions that are fuelling climate change more deeply, quickly and cheaply than...

How is Power Generated for Our Homes?

Article - 14 Feb 2020

How does energy get to your home? Flick a switch and the lights and heating come on. We rarely question how power is generated. Power plants and the companies or bodies that own them are usually only...

The Energy Storage Technology You Need to Know About

Article - 14 Nov 2019

Energy storage technology has been advancing in recent years. The over-reliance on fossil fuels and the investment in new, greener energy technology have, in part, been responsible.

Five Applications of Photovoltaics You May Not Know About

Article - 19 May 2016

Moveable and able to be installed on almost any flat surface, photovoltaics are used in a number of ways in addition to solar farms and on rooftops.