Renewable Energy
Latest about Renewable Energy
Wind and solar power overtakes coal for the first time ever in the US
By Ben Turner published
Wind and solar power produced a combined 252 terawatt-hours in the first five months of 2023, compared with coal's output of 249 TWh
How to store renewable energy
By Patrick Pester published
Renewable-energy storage can help humanity reduce its fossil fuel use and combat climate change. Here are some of the best and most promising methods for storing renewable energy.
Biofuel: Definition, types, pros and cons
By Mike Jennings published
Reference What are biofuels and how are they made?
Are solar panels worth it? How to save money and energy
By Scott Dutfield published
Reference The pros and cons of installing domestic solar panels
10 energy-saving life hacks: How to save on electricity bills & more
By Ailsa Harvey published
Countdown As energy prices soar, it can be difficult to keep control of your energy bills. These simple life hacks can help reduce your energy consumption and save money.
How do solar panels work?
By Michael Dhar, Ailsa Harvey published
Reference Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, providing an alternative, renewable energy source
Disastrous Houston blackouts captured from space
By Nicoletta Lanese published
More than one million people lost power in the Houston area.
What is renewable energy?
By Sarah Wild published
Sustainable sources of energy are renewable and are generally less harmful to the environment than fossil fuels.
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