Unveiled at WindEnergy 2024 Hamburg in Germany (24-27 September), CRRC’s 20MW floating wind turbine has a maximum blade tip height of 320 metres and a swept area of 53,000m2 (equivalent to seven standard football fields). It generates 40kWh of electricity per rotation at full load wind speed, according to the…

As the world intensifies its efforts to combat climate change, the focus is increasingly shifting towards decarbonizing heavy industries such as steel, cement, and chemicals. These sectors are among the largest emitters of carbon dioxide, and finding sustainable solutions to reduce their carbon footprint is crucial. One promising solution is…...

Introduction to Thin Film Photovoltaics Thin film photovoltaics represent a significant advancement in solar energy technology, creating potential pathways for the development of more efficient and cost-effective solar energy solutions. Thin film solar photovoltaics differ fundamentally from conventional crystalline silicon solar panels; they are produced using a variety of materials…...

Introduction The global energy landscape is undergoing a transformative shift as nations strive to meet increasing energy demands while mitigating the impacts of climate change. Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, have emerged as pivotal components in this transition. However, the intermittent nature of these energy…

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) scientists engineered a process for making β-ketoadipic acid from lignin for $2 per kilogram, approaching cost-competitiveness with petroleum-based chemicals used for making nylon today. With support from the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office, researchers are a step closer to addressing one possible answer…

Plans have been finalised for a Green Hydrogen production unit in Mangaluru, which is being recognized as the fuel of the future, reported Dajiworld. As per the media report, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) aims to produce 500 tonnes of Green Hydrogen annually by 2026, as Mangaluru has been…

A China Eastern Airlines C919 jet powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) took off from Beijing at 5:16 p.m. on Thursday and landed in Shanghai at 7:01 p.m., marking the aircraft’s inaugural commercial flight using SAF. Sustainable aviation fuel is a renewable energy source derived from sustainable materials or waste.…

Introduction to the Energy Storage MarketThe energy storage market has become a pivotal component of the global energy landscape, driven by the pressing need for sustainable and reliable energy solutions. As countries and corporations steer towards greener alternatives, energy storage technology emerges as a critical enabler, facilitating the integration of…...

The Rise of Wind Power in the USA Wind power in the United States has seen a remarkable growth trajectory, shaped significantly by historical developments and pivotal policy changes. The journey of wind energy began modestly in the early 20th century but gained considerable momentum with technological advancements and increasing…

Introduction to Perovskite Solar Cells Perovskite solar cells represent a groundbreaking advancement in the field of photovoltaics. Named after the naturally occurring mineral perovskite, these cells utilize a specific structure of materials with the same crystalline architecture. Perovskite materials exhibit superior light absorption and charge-carrier properties, which make them particularly…