Category: renewable energy

US finds clean energy storage both too expensive and too cheap

by Boˆreal

Clean energy has entered a quantum phase. Not in a technological sense, but in the co-existence of the contradictory positions: Cheaper green energy would support uptake, yet meanwhile the US complains that China is overproducing clean electricity technology and thus flooding the market with cheap goods. Perhaps this contradiction comes from the two ways we … Continue reading US finds clean energy storage both too expensive and too cheap

Understanding the Impact of Renewable Energy on Industrial Production and Trade Patterns

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A recent paper delves into the complex relationship between renewable energy availability, industrial production, and global trade patterns, focusing on three key energy-intensive commodities: steel, urea, and ethylene. The study, published in a prominent journal, provides valuable insights into the potential for green relocation – the shifting of industrial production to regions with abundant renewable … Continue reading Understanding the Impact of Renewable Energy on Industrial Production and Trade Patterns

Scientists develop ultra-light flexible solar cells

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Researchers at Johannes Kepler University Linz, in Austria, have developed groundbreaking ultra-lightweight, flexible perovskite solar cells. These photovoltaic cells boast a high power output of up to 44 watts per gram and offer a remarkable efficiency of just over 20%. Their thinness, less than 2.5 micrometers thick, and flexibility make them ideal for various applications, … Continue reading Scientists develop ultra-light flexible solar cells