energy

86% of New Renewable Electricity Was Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels Last Year

Posted in Business, Science on 25th Sep, 2023
by Alex Muller

The authors suggest the rapid build-out of green energy in recent years probably prevented the spike in fossil fuel prices from developing into an all-out energy crisis last year, highlighting the energy security benefits of renewables.

The Dream of Harvesting Solar Power From Space Is Gaining Momentum

Posted in Hardware, Science on 28th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

There is growing momentum in the US, with NASA revealing last year that it had launched a study into space-based solar that is expected to be published in the coming months.

Solar Power Investment Will Overtake Oil For The First Time Ever This Year

Posted in Hardware on 27th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

The International Energy Agency released some good news in its recent World Energy Investment report.

Japanese Companies Invest in British Core Power Floating Nuclear Power

Posted in Business, Science on 26th May, 2023
by Alex Muller

Floating nuclear power plants are seen as having future growth potential because they provide flexible location options.

Microsoft Signs Contract To Buy Power From Nuclear Fusion Reactor By 2028

Posted in Business, Science on 25th May, 2023
by Alex Muller

According to the Fusion Industry Association, 33 companies have raised roughly five billion dollars in recent years, and many are predicting that commercial fusion will be a reality by the end of the decade.