Renewable energy discussion
While over 260t steel, 300t iron ore, 170t coking coal are used to build a 4MW wind turbine, the energy from a wind turbine is 660 times more. The wind turbine produces 420GWh electricity over its 30-year life, while the equivalent amount of coal electricity would require 290,988t of coal. Therefore, wind energy is a much cleaner and more sustainable option.
Coal to Build Wind Turbines Read More »
A new study challenges conventional wisdom in EV battery manufacturing. Researchers found that fast charging, despite initial lithium loss, can significantly extend battery lifespan. This could lead to more efficient and sustainable electric vehicles and extend grid storage batteries to decades
Batteries Last 40 Years with Latest Research Read More »
With solar panel production capacity of China over 1TW PV in 2024 is enough to replace 4.5% fossil fuel electricity generation, with 100% by 2028. China faces an industry collapse of companies making solar panels. Either panels must be deployed globally or there will be a sector collapse.
Enough Solar Panels for 100% Electricity in 4 Years Read More »
As Australia transitions from fossil fuels to electricity by 2030, rapid shifts will mainly impact domestic gas consumption. New gas fields, key to government policy, are controversial due to their potential to hinder emissions reductions. The shift includes household electrification, increased renewable energy storage, and industrial process heat alternatives. Export markets face competition risks.
Gas Transition to Electric In Australia Read More »
A decade after Prof. Mark Jacobson’s 2015 proposal for 100% renewable energy in 153 countries, significant debates continue. Despite initial challenges and legal disputes, Jacobson defended his model, though some technological predictions, like concentrated solar power, fell short. Notably, California’s renewable energy achievements in 2024 affirm the feasibility and importance of his vision.
153 Countries 100% Renewable Energy Read More »
India and China have made considerable progress in developing thorium-based nuclear reactors, recognizing their potential as safer, more sustainable alternatives to uranium reactors. India’s program focuses on the Advanced Heavy Water Reactor using thorium and a small amount of uranium-233, while China’s involves pioneering molten salt technology in the Chinese Thorium Molten Salt Reactor project. Alongside, companies like Copenhagen Atomic are also advancing thorium technology, facing challenges like isotope production and corrosion-resistant materials.
Advances in Thorium Nuclear Reactors Read More »
AI computing’s surge outpaces electricity demand for transportation, potentially exceeding it due to expansive training and inference needs. Massive datacenters from tech giants necessitate immense power, raising speculation about electricity shortages. Tesla leads with significant investments in low-power and high-performance chips, aiming for exascale AI capabilities. This growth in AI computation could increase datacenter electricity use fourfold within a decade, challenging current power grids and possibly requiring dedicated power plants to meet escalating energy demands.
Electricity for AI Exceeds Transportation Read More »
Lauri Myllyvirta forecasts China’s coal dependency to drop from 70% to 45% by 2030, influenced by renewable expansions and energy policy shifts reported in April 2024. Despite local-global energy strategy conflicts and bureaucratic hurdles, China’s renewable energy sector is flourishing with vast solar and wind installations, and plummeting solar, battery prices. China’s energy security challenge is compounded by coal quality issues and reliance on imports.
Chinese Coal Drops from 70 to 45 Percent by 2030 Read More »
Tidal and wave power are untapped energy resources yet despite 2 decades have scarely moved beyond demonstration and pilot systems. The marine environment is harse, bespoke and has severe enironmental and social barriers.
Tidal & Wave Power Untapped Energy Read More »
Globally, renewable energy is the dominant new electricity generation. The USA is followng other countries, particularly China with with over 99.8% electricity generation to come from solar wind and solar in 2024.
USA Electricity Is Going Renewable – Rapidly Read More »
In 2019, United Energy in Melbourne trialled power pole mounted batteries for local community storage and electricity services. A Brisbane Company is extending that with commercial products.
Batteries Mounted on Power Poles for Community Batteries Read More »
Synthetic ethanol and methanol are to reduce emissions in production to provide a near zero fuel. However, when burnt they still produce CO2 emissions.
Comparison of Synthetic Ethanol and Methanol Read More »
Perovskite has been studied for over a decade but showing promist to be on silicon panels, with efficiences over 33% or higher.
Increased Solar Efficiency with Perovskite and Other Technology Read More »
Solar panels waste myth is pushed by the fossil fuel lobby to delay the uptake of renewable energy. The rising waste mountain of solar panels is the favourite headline. Rubbish.
Solar Panels Waste Myth Dispelled Read More »
France has passed a law to have all carparks, old and new, over 80 spaces covered with solar panels. The electricity is greater than 10 nuclear power plants, cost 1/10th and built in 1/3rd of the time.
France Solar Carparks vs Nuclear Read More »
Concentrated solar CSP improvements are welcome, as many CSP plants were built 10 years ago but cheap solar panels have displaced CSP plants. Improvements are welcome.
Concentrated Solar CSP Improvements Read More »
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has driven a huge investment in battery factories, hydrogen, wind and solar farms, battery storage and other emission reduction technologies.
USA Inflation Reduction Act Read More »
The IRA USA within 12 months has driven over 100GW of production capacity with announcments and operating factories. Along with China and India production pv panels are booming.
PV Panels Supply Booming Read More »
India is making investment to be the second largest solar panel PV manufacturer with a target of 110GW by 2026. Making progress with 38GW in March 2023.
India PV Manufacturing Targets Read More »
Hydro has been the mainstay of renewable energy but droughts from climate change has reduced the energy produced by 250TWh – Spains electric demand.
Hydropower Reductions Read More »
