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Electricity
How 'active efficiency' can help electricity grids weather the storms to come
As we saw in Texas, our electrical systems are increasingly at the mercy of severe weather-related events. Here's how to build-in the resilience they need.
GTGS2021
Why artificial intelligence is key to renewable energy grid resilience
The global transition to renewable energy will need AI technology to manage decentralized grids and tight governance to ensure fair access and resilience.
Electricity
What’s really driving the trend in e-vehicles? Your local electrical bus
The share of the global municipal bus fleet that consists of electric vehicles far surpasses that of electric passenger vehicles and 98% are in China.
Electricity
This Indian solar energy scheme will turn homes into power stations
According to KSEB, the state's electricity board, it is predicted that this will help Kerala cover a quarter of its electricity needs from the sun by 2022.
Climate Change
Texas power crisis shows need to build a clean, resilient grid
States need to recognize the vulnerability of the grid, plan and invest in local, distributed energy resources, writes the CEO of Stem John Carrington.
Africa
Floating solar panels on 1% of reservoirs ‘could double’ Africa’s hydropower capacity
Solar panels floating on the lakes formed by Africa’s hydropower dams could be a major new source of power, according to a new study published in Renewable Energy.
Cities and Urbanization
How to be more energy efficient as we reimagine our cities for the future
Changes to cities in the COVID-19 pandemic can help to create a more sustainable future, urban experts told a Davos Agenda session.
Electricity
Number of winds farms expected to increase dramatically over next 2 years
Data from leaders in renewable energy shows how offshore wind farm installations are already ramping up globally and are predicted to continue their rapid growth.
SDG 07: Affordable and Clean Energy
How to get more electric cars on the road
MIT researchers have been investigating the most convenient locations for charging points which would maximize the number of electric vehicles on the road.
The Davos Agenda 2021
Here's what we learned from 100 million miles of ridehailing data
With transportation network company fleets like Uber and Lyft full of high-mileage vehicles, electrification will make big progress towards the decarbonization of transport.
The Davos Agenda 2021
How to accelerate the energy transition in developing economies
Energy transition mechanisms could be a way to facilitate the necessary shift from coal to renewables in the developing world. Here's how they work.
Electricity
The pandemic brought US emissions to their lowest level in three decades
The dip brings the US within striking distance of its commitment at the Paris climate summit to bring emissions 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2025.
Future of Energy
Nuclear: These countries are investing in small modular reactors
The U.S., U.K. and Canada, three major nuclear markets, all signaled growing support for SMRs in the closing weeks of 2020 with new policy announcements.
Electricity
This swappable battery tech is keeping India’s electric tuk-tuk drivers on the road
SUN Mobility, a tech start-up based in Bengaluru in Karnataka, India, is rolling out a swappable battery service for electric vehicles.
Decarbonizing Energy
Norway sets electric vehicle record
So-called battery electric vehicles (BEV) made up 54.3% of all new cars sold in the Nordic country in 2020. Just a decade ago, the percentage of electric cars sold in Norway was just 1%.