energy
U.S. will lose jobs if it quits Paris climate deal: U.N.
Posted in Science on 6th May, 2017
by Alex Muller
The United States will shoot itself in the foot if it quits the Paris climate accord because China, India and Europe will snap up the best power sector jobs in future.
China increases solar power output by 80% in three months
Posted in Science on 5th May, 2017
by Alex Muller
The power-generation increase comes even as more solar plants stand idle because of congested transmission infrastructure.
Google expands Project Sunroof 'solar power potential' program beyond the U.S. and into Germany
Posted in Science on 4th May, 2017
by Alex Muller
Google is expanding its Project Sunroof program beyond the U.S. for the first time.
Solar could provide 30% of Australias power needs by 2030
Posted in Science on 3rd May, 2017
by Alex Muller
Solar photovoltaics (PV) could provide 30 per cent of Australias electricity needs by 2030, according to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
Major Report Prompts Warnings That the Arctic Is Unraveling
Posted in Science on 1st May, 2017
by Alex Muller
The polar region is warming more than twice as fast as the rest of the planet.