Smart grids are electrical grids that include new technological innovations such as smart meters, automation, communication networks, and design features that accommodate distributed renewable energy generation such as rooftop solar panels.
Growth of renewable energy is extremely exciting (and very much needed), but the rate at which it is coming online is slow. It will be decades before renewables can carry the majority of the electricity load. In the meantime, we need to keep global temperature rises in check with the tools at our disposal.
There is no doubt that we need to decarbonize our energy infrastructure, but renewable energy sources are simply not coming online fast enough for us to switch overnight. In our opinion, we need a “bridge” fuel to sustain us through the transition to a renewable energy future that is powered by solar, wind, and other […]
California has a lot of traffic jams, and the State is looking to generate power from them using piezoelectric crystals.
Elon Musk is challenging Tesla employees to deliver “every car we possibly can” before the end of September, and it looks like the troops are responding.
Dr. Drew Higgins (University of Waterloo) has developed an alloy catalyst that is more effective than traditional platinum catalysts.
Did you know that the technology giant Microsoft is an environmental leader, and is powered by 100% renewable energy?
Amazon has announced a Texas wind farm that will have over 100 wind turbines. This wind installation is part of Amazon’s commitment to power all of its cloud data centers using renewable energy.
The Canadian province of Alberta is mostly known for its significant oil reserves, but the provincial government has committed to creating 5,000 MW of new clean energy capacity over the next 15 years.
The Paris Agreement is a landmark framework within the United Nations that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It was adopted by the United Nations in December 2015, and was open for signature in April 2016. In order for the treaty to enter into force, it needs 55 of the 180 countries present at the […]