Embracing the power of renewable energy, for a better tomorrow
For years, we’ve been told that vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) are the future of renewable energy. They’re supposed to be more efficient, more reliable, and more environmentally friendly than traditional horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs). But the truth is, VAWTs have been a disappointment. In fact, despite their promise, VAWTs have struggled to gain…
As the world grapples with the existential threat of climate change, the age-old adage “money makes the world go round” has taken on a whole new meaning. The trillions of dollars flowing through our financial systems hold the power to either exacerbate or alleviate the environmental crisis. So, is it possible to save the planet…
Imagine waking up to a world where the air is crisp and clean, the oceans are teeming with life, and the only sound you hear is the gentle hum of electric vehicles driving by. Sounds like a utopia, doesn’t it? But what if I told you that this world is not just a fantasy, but…
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Did you know that the world’s most efficient solar cell has an astonishing 47.1% conversion rate? This means that nearly half of the sun’s energy that hits the cell is converted into usable electricity. This record-breaking achievement, set by a team of researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in 2020, has left the…
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As I stood on the rocky shoreline, watching the waves crash against the shore, I couldn’t help but think of Maria, a young woman who grew up in a small coastal town in Portugal. Maria’s family had lived off the sea for generations, but the once-thriving fishing industry had been struggling to stay afloat due…
As the world grapples with climate change and the urgency to transition to renewable energy, concentrated solar power (CSP) has emerged as a promising solution. CSP systems use mirrors or lenses to focus sunlight onto a heat exchanger, generating steam that drives a turbine to produce electricity. Sounds impressive, right? But, what if I told…
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As the world grapples with the existential threat of climate change, one question echoes through the corridors of human ingenuity: what if we could harness the limitless potential of green energy to illuminate our collective future? The answer, it turns out, is not only possible but also breathtakingly beautiful. Green energy showcases are popping up…
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Imagine a world where cities float effortlessly above the water, their skyscrapers and streets humming with the gentle thrum of turbines. The air is crisp and clean, the only sound the soft gurgle of water flowing through the city’s veins. This is the vision of a sustainable future, where humanity has harnessed the power of…
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Did you know that the world’s largest pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) facility, the Biegué Pumped Storage Power Plant in China, can store enough energy to power over 1 million homes for a day? And yet, despite this staggering capacity, hydro energy storage is still a relatively underutilized technology in the global energy landscape. As…
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I’ll never forget the day my hometown of Miami Beach was hit by Hurricane Irma in 2017. The Category 4 storm’s powerful winds and torrential rains left a trail of destruction in its wake, causing widespread power outages, flooding, and chaos. But what really struck me was the eerie quiet that descended on the city…
