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Energy refers to the application of engineering to energy efficiency and services, facility management, ecology, and alternative energy technologies. It includes renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal power, biofuels, and hydro power.
Fixing Energy Infrastructure To Cope With Developing Countries
Energy demands from developing countries are going to grow by about 10% between now and 2040, according to the US…
Developing Countries Won’t Make The Same Energy Mistakes As Us
Daniel Nocera, Harvard professor, is keeping an eye on the six billion people’s energy needs in developing…
Will California Ban Cars That Run On Gasoline?
Jerry Brown, Governor of California, has expressed an interest in banning cars that burn fossil fuels, the state’s…
It’s Not Just Harvey And Irma You Need To Worry About!
The KH wave, or space hurricane, is one of the major ways that solar wind transports energy, mass and momentum into…
UK Is Suitable Target For Clean Energy Investment
In Britain, the price of electricity from offshore wind has dipped below the level guaranteed to Hinkley Point,…
Satellite Shows The Several Shades Of Hurricane Irma
Infared imagery from NASA's satellites have captured the the extreme conditions that Hurricane Irma is bringing…
Ancient Technology Used To Level Electricity Prices
A proposal from MIT researchers shows ancient invention could help level electricity prices.
Solar Panel Roofed Cars Could Be A Thing By The End Of This Year
German automaker Audi is working with Chinese solar-cell specialist Hanergy to develop thin-film solar cells that…
Creating Carbon-Based Renewable Fuels More Efficiently
A new, more efficient way to create carbon-based fuels from carbon dioxide (CO2) has been found by chemists.
Learning From Photosynthesis For Efficient Solar Cells
A natural process that occurs during photosynthesis could lead to the design of more efficient artificial solar…