Energy
Wind and Solar Surpass Coal in U.S. Electricity Generation
For the first time last year, the United States reached a milestone where solar and wind energy together generated more electricity than coal, according to the organization EMBER. Wind and solar accounted for 17 percent of total electricity production, while…
Finland Develops the Most Advanced Radioactive Waste Disposal System
Finland has recently completed a trial run at its nuclear waste encapsulation facility, marking a significant step toward achieving a safer and more long-term solution for disposing of highly radioactive materials. This approach aims to ensure that the radioactivity decreases…
Global Battery Market: China Leads, Europe Seeks Solutions
The global battery market is undergoing rapid development driven by soaring demand and declining prices. According to the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), 2024 marks a turning point for the battery industry, as demand has surpassed 1…
World Energy Efficiency Day: How Homes Can Contribute to a Sustainable Future
Every year on March 5th, World Energy Efficiency Day reminds us of the importance of rational energy consumption and sustainable solutions that can reduce both household expenses and the global concern over increasing electricity demand and environmental impact. One of…
Untapped Potential – Croatia Explores Geothermal Well in Zagreb County
In Velika Gorica, a town of over 60,000 residents in Croatia, the drilling of an exploratory geothermal well has commenced, marking a step toward assessing the potential use of geothermal energy for the district heating system. The project, valued at…
India Builds the World’s Longest Oil Pipeline
India is set to achieve a new world record in the energy sector with the construction of the world’s longest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline. The project is in its final stages, and officials have announced that the entire system…
Turkish RES Auctions: Large Projects Face Challenges, but the Solution Lies in Reforms
In 2016, Turkey launched auctions for Renewable Energy Resource Zones (YEKA) to develop large-scale solar and wind projects while simplifying land allocation and promoting domestic production of renewable energy equipment. Although the YEKA initiative represents a significant step toward achieving…