Households and drivers should expect a dramatic increase in petrol and gas prices. This comes in the wake of a myriad of problems, including supply, that has plagued the UK since the winter freeze set in. Supply was severely affected last Monday after the North Sea’s most important oil and gas pipeline was closed. A […]
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Hoover Dam, originally Boulder Dam, is one of the largest sources of hydropower in the United States. Dedicated in 1935 by President Roosevelt, the dam is a wonder of modern engineering and provides a hefty part of the country with a dependable supply of water as well as clean power. With the world aiming for […]
As we look towards the future and envisage a world that is entirely dependent on green energy, we need to look at how to reduce our usage of coal. Yet, while discussions generally revolve around coal mining and burning, there is little talk about the vital element that links the two: coal transportation. Transportation amounts […]
Working in America’s coal industry has always had a promising career trajectory. You don’t need an expensive college degree but you could still bring home a nice six-figure salary. Unfortunately, as coal is being usurped by other, cleaner forms of energy, the hey-day of the miner seems to be on its way to extinction. With […]
In the first nine months of this year, China has wasted notably less renewable energy than this period last year. This is a good sign that Beijing’s increasing attention to wind and solar power is paying off – and not a moment too soon! Statistics show that wastage for wind power dropped 6.7% and solar […]
London is just one of the 12 major cities around the world that have committed to reducing the use of fossil fuels in their streets to zero by 2030. Co-signatories on the C40 Fossil-Fuel-Free Declaration are Auckland, Barcelona, Cape Town, Copenhagen, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Milan, Paris, Quito, Seattle and Vancouver. The mayors from each […]
Nowadays, technology runs the world and it is important for companies to be able keep up with the demand for progress. E.ON has recognised and embraced this and it shows in their recent investment in the development of new domestic smart systems. The energy giant has invested heavily in a provider of Internet of Things […]
Nowadays, technology runs the world and it is important for companies to be able keep up with the demand for progress. E.ON has recognised and embraced this and it shows in their recent investment in the development of new domestic smart systems. The energy giant has invested heavily in a provider of Internet of Things […]
According to a recent report by the IRENA (International Renewable Energy Association), by the year 2030, we could see the cost of battery storage drop by up to 66%. This report primarily examined the idea of static storage for batteries. However, there was also some thought given to the prospective rise in battery tech that […]
Last Monday, Microsoft and GE (General Electric) announced that they have just signed off on a power purchase agreement that binds them together for the next 15 years. The energy in question will come from GE’s Irish site in County Kerry. This deal means that the brand new 37 megawatt (MW) Tullahennel wind farm will […]
