⚡️ Energy
Energy production and consumption is becoming cleaner, cheaper and decentralized. With connected devices you as a consumer can take control of your energy consumption. Here you will also find content about batteries, smart grids, nuclear and other innovation in the energy field.
🍀 Five reasons 2021 was a great year for the environment
2021 was a year with a lot of positive news regarding environmental matters. We'll show you the top five things that happend.
💨 It's time to get blown away – falling prices for wind energy
You ain't seen nothing yet. This summarizes the development of wind power. Contrary to what most people believe, it is becoming cheaper day by day. Vincent Rooose gives you all you need to know to get the most out of this renewable source of energy.
⚡ New findings: All US energy needs could be met with renewable electricity
Switching to 100 percent renewable electricity would cost the United States $ 9-11 trillion, but lower electricity prices could make the investment pay off in as little as five years.
🛰 Military project brings us closer to space-based solar energy
The United States military wants to improve mobility and reduce vulnerability in war zones. This desire could be of great importance to the green transition.
☀ Renewable energy sources are expanding faster than ever
The amount of renewable electricity that was built in the world this year corresponds to 300 nuclear reactors.
🔋 Minerals - the new sustainable oil
Minerals and metals are becoming increasingly important as the electrification of society accelerates. But mining is unevenly distributed across the world. In this article, energy consultant Ingemar Alvbom goes through everything you need to know about the ongoing global transition.
🛩 Onboarding has begun for electric airplanes
If we are serious about tackling climate change, it is time to embrace transportation with a smaller footprint on the environment. Vincent Roose explains how flying with electricity is the next big leap in aviation.
🏭Portugal stops all coal power
The last coal-fired power plant in Portugal was shut down almost a decade ahead of schedule.
🍀 Solar panels in fields yield larger harvests
It is possible to combine electricity production and cultivation on the same surface, according to research from Mälardalen University.