Lack of awareness around green infrastructure could impede efforts to combat climate change, according to U of T researchers
"Green infrastructure" often comes up when talking about climate change. Problem is, few people know what it means. (more…)
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Washington University research has the potential to speed up development of high-capacity storage batteries while spending less time in a lab
The pace of progress in the renewable energy sector is limited not only by the technology to capture...
With a global increase in living standards, how much energy do we need to achieve a decent life for all?
For many, an increase in living standards would require an increase in energy provision. At the same time,...
Another missing piece in the solar panel puzzle is solved—and it could lead to more efficient technology
Silicon-based solar modules dominate the current market. However, they are expensive and have a high carbon footprint. (more…)
Any time you flip a switch, you are expending energy. But what if it meant producing energy too?
We usually think of solar, or photovoltaic (PV), cells fixed to roofs, converting sunlight into electricity, but bringing...
To meet the development needs of a growing population, Africa’s electricity sector requires a major transformation
Despite important changes over the past decade, efforts to expand and modernize the sector need to be redoubled....
Researchers at DOE’s Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) call for a rethink on electricity measurement
In August 2016, two 500-kilovolt transmission lines in San Bernardino County, California, tripped offline during a fire. As a result, some distance away, more than...
New UArizona-led research identifies climate change challenges faced by U.S. Department of Defense facilities
As climate change continues to pose a global threat, new research from the University of Arizona looks at...