Author: Tom Clansy

Did you know that in 2020, a team of researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, broke the world record for the most efficient solar concentrator, converting an astonishing 96.9% of sunlight into electricity? That’s right – a staggering 96.9%! To put this into perspective, the average solar panel’s efficiency is around 20-22%. This mind-boggling…

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Did you know that the world’s first smart grid was launched in 2008 in Testa Center, Arizona, USA, and it was able to reduce energy consumption by a staggering 15%? That’s not all – the same grid also reduced peak demand by 12.6%. Fast forward to today, and the concept of smart energy grids has…

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As the world gathered in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) on climate change, a recent report revealed that the planet has already lost 30% of its biodiversity since the 1970s. This staggering statistic serves as a stark reminder of the alarming rate at which our ecosystem is deteriorating, and…

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Did you know that in just one hour, the Hoover Dam generates enough hydro energy to power a city the size of Phoenix, Arizona? That’s right – in a single hour, this massive dam produces over 2.08 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity. But what if I told you that this kind of energy storage capacity is…

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Did you know that the world’s most efficient solar cell has an astonishing 47.1% efficiency rate, but the average solar panel installed on your roof only manages to convert about 20% of sunlight into electricity? This staggering discrepancy raises an important question: why can’t we achieve the same level of efficiency in our everyday solar…

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In the world of renewable energy, wind turbines are already a shining star, generating enough electricity to power the equivalent of over 20 million homes worldwide. However, a shocking statistic has emerged that’s got industry insiders abuzz: if turbine efficiency gains can be harnessed, the global wind energy sector could cut its energy costs by…

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Did you know that the world’s top 20 companies are responsible for 35% of global carbon emissions? According to a recent report by CDP, the carbon footprint of these corporations is equivalent to the emissions of a small country like Switzerland. This staggering statistic highlights the urgent need for companies to adopt low-carbon strategies and…

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Did you know that in 2020, the global renewable energy market grew by a whopping 21%, with solar energy leading the charge? This staggering statistic is a clear indication that the green energy market is not only on the rise, but it’s also becoming a major player in the energy sector. And it’s not just…

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Did you know that in 2020, the world added a record 140 gigawatts (GW) of new renewable energy capacity, accounting for nearly 60% of all new power generation capacity installed globally? (1) This is a staggering statistic, and it’s a testament to the growing momentum behind clean energy advocacy. As an advocate for clean energy,…

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As the world shifts towards electric vehicles, the industry is facing a daunting reality: the disposal of EV batteries. A staggering 88% of lithium-ion batteries, which power most electric cars, end up in landfills or incinerators, releasing toxic chemicals into the environment. This alarming statistic is a wake-up call for the industry, highlighting the urgent…

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