A new study published in the journal Renewable Energy uses data from the state of California to demonstrate that no blackouts occurred when wind-water-solar electricity supply exceeded 100% of demand on the state’s main grid for a record 98 of 116 days from late winter to early summer 2024 for an average (maximum) of 4.84 (10.1) hours
The former president, who has died aged 100, famously installed thermal solar panels on the roof of the White House in 1979. Following the death of Jimmy Carter, US president from 1977 to 1981, the flurry of obituaries highlighted not only his Nobel Prize-winning diplomacy but also his eco-credentials. In stark contrast to the
Due to the relative infancy of the green energy sector, there is a shortage of green skills training available and, while the net zero target promises to open a new job market, a green skills shortage threatens the energy transition. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) estimates that between 135,000 and 725,000 new jobs could be
Rising energy bills are never far from making headlines. But the suggested solutions are frustratingly short-term for billpayers. A government energy bill discount might (just) keep your home running cheaply for a winter. But where’s the long-term protection from constant price hikes and peak charges? Where’s the control to keep your home running cheaply for
Tesla Inc.’s TSLA-1.37% Get Free Report gigafactory in Nevada built a thousand Powerwall energy storage devices in a single day marking a new milestone, the EV giant announced on Tuesday. What Happened: “Congrats to the Tesla Nevada team on building 1000 Powerwalls in a single day,” Tesla wrote on its official X handle dedicated to updates
Martin Lewis' MSE says solar panels can pay themselves back in just a few years. Money expert Martin Lewis’ MSE team says households can get paid up to £740 a year if they install solar panels on their roof. With energy prices rocketing over the past few years, and many drivers turning to electric vehicles
As the world urgently needs to address climate change and transition towards sustainable energy sources, solar panels have emerged as a leading solution in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. In the past, one of the main obstacles to their expansion was the high cost of solar panels in the UK. However, this
Solar energy has become one of the most popular and rapidly growing sources of renewable energy in the UK. As more households and businesses adopt solar power, it’s important to understand the broader implications of this shift. Beyond the obvious financial considerations, such as the traditionally elevated solar panel cost in the UK, solar energy has
Sustainability has transitioned as the top priority, playing a pivotal part across business planning, operations as well and management, which notably reaps scalable outcomes. Consumers are focusing more on eco-friendly companies, and the government is also setting new standards for minimising carbon emissions. One of the most potential ways for the firms to meet
There are now 1.5 million solar panels on homes across the UK. As well as saving you money on energy bills, solar panels can earn you cash. And don't worry, they can still generate electricity on gloomy days, vital when the weather's as dull as dishwater. But they cost an average of £7,000, so you