Denmark Researchers Use Seaweed to Power a Car
Danish researchers say they have powered a car with a biofuel that is made from seaweed produced by a Dutch research project.
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Oil-Dependent Canadian Province Launching New Solar Farm Next Year-One of the Largest in the World
The Alberta-based project is expected to span across almost 5,000 acres with the capacity to power more than 100,000 Canadian homes.
Shutdown of US Coal-Fired Plants Linked to 26,000 Deaths Averted-And Higher Crop Yields on Farms
A decade after shutting down an old coal power plant, researchers say that its closure saved more than 26,000 lives-and millions of crops.
In World First, German Steelmakers Power Their Furnace Using Only Hydrogen Instead of Coal
With the steelmaking industry producing 7% of the world's CO2 emissions, this breakthrough from Germany could be pivotal in curbing its carbon footprint.
Indonesia Looks to its Past to Solve Modern Energy Troubles
One of the nation's most prominent sources of greenery will now be able to power the homes of thousands of rural villagers.
Low Ambient Light Indoors Can Be Harvested to Charge Electronics
Swedish researchers have found dye-sensitised solar cells on indoor lights can charge internet-connected electronics.
Kites of Renewable Energy Generate Wind Power by Flying Through the Air
German startup KiteKRAFT is building small flying wind turbines that use 10 times less material at half the cost of traditional turbines.
A Giant Fusion Reactor Hotter than the Sun to Provide Unlimited Clean Energy Without Waste Marks Milestone
The assembly phase of one of humanity's most-complex engineering projects—a giant nuclear fusion reactor called ITER—launched in France.
Wind Power is Now So Cheap, It Could Start Paying Money Back to UK Consumers
Households across the UK may soon begin experiencing dramatic reductions in electricity costs thanks to newly-built offshore wind farms.
Downtown Sydney is Now Powered By 100% Renewable Energy Thanks to Historic Deal
The City of Sydney has just made history through the nation's largest purchase power agreement to meet 100% of the city's electricity with renewable energy.
U.S. Approves Plan to Build the Nation's Largest Solar Project in the Desert by 2022
Not only will the Gemini Solar Project be the largest in US history, it is set to be the eighth largest in the world at 690-MW.
Not Only Does New Solar Chimney Design Cut Energy Costs By 50%, It Can Also Save Lives During a Fire
In this new study, the chimney's ventilation system was shown to "radically boost" the length of safe evacuation time from 2 minutes to 14 minutes.
Portugal Preparing Several Billion-Dollar Clean Energy Projects for Post-Coronavirus Future
Portugal is aiming to leap out of their COVID-19 lockdown by launching a series of clean energy projects that could generate 5.5 billion Euro in investment.
Exciting New Scavenger Technology Can Generate Energy From the Surface of Metal
Not only does the roving technology leave metal surfaces structurally intact, it is 13 times more energy-dense than lithium-ion batteries.
As Coal Usage Declines, New Study Finds Dramatic Decrease in Asthma Symptoms and Hospitalizations
According to research conducted around four coal-powered plants in Louisville, Kentucky, retiring coal has a noticeable effect on people's health.
Newly-Developed Solar Cell Earns Two World Records for Its 'Extraordinary' Efficiency
The solar cell developed at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) boasts a record-setting efficiency rate of almost 50%.
These New Solar-Pavement Driveways Made of Plastic Bottles Can Power the Average Household
You've already heard about solar-paneled rooftops, but now, a company from Hungary is powering residential homes with solar driveways.
Exciting New Data Says Renewables Accounted for Almost Three Quarters of New Energy Capacity in 2019
Not only did renewable energy sources make up more than 70% of new global power capacity, solar and wind accounted for 90% of it.
Wind Farms in Africa Aim To Power New Era of Clean Reliable Energy While Saving a Billion Tons of CO2
Lekela Power builds wind farms in Senegal and Egypt, near Dakar and the Suez Gulf with the aim of producing clean energy and grid stability for Africa.
Carbon-Neutral 'Artificial Leaf' Produces Clean Gas Which Could Help to Replace Fossil Fuels
The device, which "sets a new benchmark in the field of solar fuels", could help to sustainably produce syngas.
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