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Why virtual Power Plants are the Future of Solar Energy
Renewable energy sources like solar are volatile, meaning there is not enough energy production to meet demand when the sun doesn’t shine. However, when the sun does shine, solar panels can feed so much electricity into the grid that the…
The Role of Hydrogen and Iron in an Innovative Solution for Solar Energy Storage
Although solar energy currently available in many countries could meet a significant portion of electricity needs, certain challenges are associated with this energy source. Solar energy is not consistently available. For example, there is more of it during the summer…
New Technology Enables Charging Wearable Devices During Running
Researchers at the Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) of the University of Surrey have developed innovative nanogenerators that harness energy from everyday activities, such as running, to power wearable devices. In their study, published in the journal Science Direct, it is…
Australia is Building the World’s Largest Solar Area
The world’s largest solar area project, named the Australia-Asia Power Link, will power three million households and is located in the Northern Territory of this continent. The project has already received the green light. It will cover an area of…
Backing Romania’s Green Ambition with 110 Million Euros Finance Package
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Raiffeisen Bank International are providing a 110 million euros financing package to build and operate two solar photovoltaic power plants in south-eastern Romania, with a total installed capacity of around 300…
UN: Renewable Energy Creates a Safer Future
Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas, are the biggest contributors to global climate change, accounting for 75 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions. To avoid the worst consequences of…
Montenegro Adopts Law on the Use of Renewable Energy Sources
Montenegro has adopted the Law on the Use of Renewable Energy Sources, marking a significant step towards improving the sustainability of its energy sector. This first such law in the country introduces a new framework for encouraging investments in the…