⚡️ Energy
☀ Sharper simulations mean more efficient solar panels
To get as efficient solar panels as possible, researchers run elaborate simulations to test different materials, structures, layer thickness, and more to see which combination gives the best results. The simulations are complex, require a lot of computer power, and...
🔋 “Sea battery” provides energy even when it is not windy
A shortcoming of wind power is that it doesn't generate any electricity if it is not blowing. The solution is to store enough energy when wind power produces more electricity than needed. The Dutch company Ocean Grazer has now developed a new "offshore...
🍀 Five reasons 2021 was a great year for the environment
Despite all doomsday prophecies, very positive things have happened on the environmental scene during the last year. Good News Network has compiled what they think is the most positive news during the year, and the top five are:1. Canada uses satellite technology to...
⚡ New findings: All US energy needs could be met with renewable electricity
A common criticism of switching entirely to renewable energy sources is that they do not always produce electricity and that reserve sources such as nuclear power or fossil electricity production are therefore needed. But a study from Stanford University in the USA...
