Author: Tom Clansy

Did you know that the aviation industry alone is responsible for around 2.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, despite accounting for only 2.5% of the world’s transportation sector? And of that 2.5%, a whopping 97% comes from fossil fuels. It’s no wonder that the aviation industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint…

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You might be surprised to learn that the world’s most efficient solar panel, developed by a team of scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has an astonishing efficiency rate of 47.1%. To put that into perspective, the average commercial solar panel you’d install on your roof today has an efficiency rate of around…

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Did you know that in the first quarter of 2020, the cost of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, was cheaper than fossil fuels for the first time in history? According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the average cost of solar energy fell to $34.50 per megawatt-hour, while wind…

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Did you know that in 2020, the world’s first commercial-scale, 100% carbon-neutral biofuel refinery was launched in the United States? This game-changing facility, located in Illinois, uses advanced technology to convert agricultural waste into a cleaner-burning, carbon-neutral diesel fuel. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the journey towards reducing our reliance on fossil fuels…

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Did you know that in 2020, the world saw a record-breaking 6.1 gigawatts of new offshore wind capacity come online, with over 70% of this growth happening in just four countries: the UK, China, the US, and Germany? This staggering statistic highlights the unprecedented pace at which the industry is expanding, and it’s not slowing…

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Did you know that in 2020, the number of households participating in community solar programs in the United States grew by 45%? That’s right, more and more people are joining forces to make solar energy a reality in their own backyards – or rather, in their own neighborhoods. As the demand for renewable energy continues…

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Did you know that the world’s largest hydroelectric dam, the Three Gorges Dam in China, generates enough electricity to power over 1 million homes? But what if I told you that the way we store excess energy generated by these dams is about to undergo a revolutionary change? Hydro energy storage, a crucial component of…

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As the world shifts towards a more sustainable future, electric vehicles (EVs) have become the darling of the automotive industry. However, behind the eco-friendly façade lies a harsh reality: the majority of EV batteries are not being recycled. In fact, a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals that only about 1% of…

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You might be surprised to know that the majority of the world’s electric vehicles (EVs) on the road today use battery technology that’s over 100 years old. The lithium-ion batteries that power most EVs today are a significant improvement over their predecessors, but they still have limitations that make them less than ideal for widespread…

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Did you know that the world’s largest wind turbine, the Haliade-X, is capable of generating enough electricity to power 16,000 homes? But what’s even more impressive is the fact that the latest advancements in turbine efficiency gains have made it possible for turbines to produce 30% more energy than their predecessors, all while reducing costs…

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