energy
We may be reaching the end stage of the fossil fuel era as we know it
Posted in Hardware on 16th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller
A report says we'll reach a tipping point in 2027, when new wind and solar power actually become cheaper than running existing coal and gas generators in much of the world.
Carbon capture experiment 'turns waste CO2 to stone'
Posted in Science on 10th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller
Scientists think they have found a smart way to constrain carbon dioxide emissions; just turn them to stone.
Solar generation grew 33% in 2015 as coal records largest fall
Posted in Business on 10th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller
Solar generation increased by 33% in 2015, officially becoming the worlds fastest growing source of energy.
Solar power could reach $1 per watt by 2020
Posted in Hardware on 8th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller
Solar power is the fastest-growing form of power generation in the U.S., but it still accounts for just over 1 percent of U.S. electricity.
Renewable energy surges to record levels around the world
Posted in Business on 1st Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller
Investments in renewables during the year were more than double the amount spent on new coal and gas-fired power plants.