Solar Thermal Energy Storage

Solar energy is popular, particularly thanks to photoelectric panels that absorb photons (light) and release electrons (electricity.) That’s good news Continue reading →

UK Renewables Beat Fossil Fuels

It’s finally happened. Renewable energy sources now exceed fossil fuel energy in the UK, or at least the potential is Continue reading →

Photoelectrode Breakthrough

Think solar cells, but broader than that. One application of converting light into useful energy is to break up water Continue reading →

Electricity Consumption Flattens

The economy may be growing, but the energy needed to fuel it has flattened. That’s the good sustainability news. Better Continue reading →

Solar And Wind Are Not Panaceas

Go 100% renewable! That’s the goal for many, and the world is rapidly switching from fossil fuels to solar and Continue reading →

Solar Cheaper Sooner Than Expected

One sign of the growing acceptance and adoption of solar energy is that it is assumed that the price will Continue reading →

Wind Beats Coal

Wind power is now cheaper than power from coal. Surprisingly rapid adoption and advances mean electricity can be generated from Continue reading →

US Wind And Solar Hit 10 Percent

Wind and solar power reached 10% of the US’s needs in March thanks to spring winds and increasing daylight. Iowa Continue reading →