In a local energy community, some members may generate a lot of energy, some less, while others may only be consumers. Credit: SINTEF The Norwegian government’s new sharing scheme for…
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Students lead polymer research into more recyclable plastics
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Chemistry and material science researchers at Colorado State University have developed a new class of recyclable polymers that could replace common single-use plastics with a large…
UK’s first local Net Zero Carbon planning policy likely to drive more efficient buildings and cut energy bills: Review
The new planning policy makes Bath and its surroundings, known for historic architecture, an important testbed for future national regulations. Credit: Nic Delves-Broughton / University of Bath The UK’s first…
An extra 3 centimeters can prevent fires in rooftop solar panel systems
More and more people are installing solar panel systems. However, if an electrical fault occurs, it could lead to a fire. In this experiment, the fire has spread up the…
Novel framework improves resilience to extreme weather
The hall of historic Waiola Church and nearby Lahaina Hongwanji Mission are engulfed in flames along Wainee Street on August 8, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. Credit: Idaho National Laboratory Electricity…
If the first solar entrepreneur hadn’t been kidnapped, would fossil fuels have dominated the 20th century?
George Cove stands next to his third solar array. Credit: Popular Electricity Magazine, April 1910 / Low Tech Magazine One argument put forward in defense of fossil fuels is that…
Biden unveils ‘hydrogen hubs’ in push for 2024
US President Joe Biden announced new ‘hydrogen hubs’ during a speech at Tioga Marine Terminal in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. President Joe Biden announced new “hydrogen hubs” across the United States on…
