Local communities generating their own power could become 90% energy self-sufficient, with potential to be fully self-reliant in the future, according to a Dutch study.

Johnny Wood 14 Sep 2018

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Decarbonizing Energy

This is how big an impact air pollution can have on solar power

It could mean the difference between a successful solar power installation and one that operates at a loss, according to new research.

David L. Chandler · MIT News 04 Sep 2018

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Environment and Natural Resource Security

Mini power grids could provide more than just power to rural Nigerians

Research suggests that mini power grids could boost local economies and provide jobs.

Nellie Peyton · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 03 Sep 2018

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China

In nine months, China has nearly doubled its battery-storage capacity

China's battery capacity has experienced rapid growth.

Akshat Rathi · Quartz 31 Aug 2018

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Blockchain

In this Bangkok neighbourhood, you can buy and sell electricity using Blockchain

The pilot project in the centre of Thailand's capital is among the world's largest peer-to-peer renewable energy trading platforms using blockchain.

Rina Chandran · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 30 Aug 2018

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Environment and Natural Resource Security

Hydrogen power could be the future of energy

Hydrogen power has the potential to transform how we power the modern world.

Sam Bruce · The Conversation 28 Aug 2018

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Electricity

Electricity grids are at risk from cyberattack. Here's how we can keep them running

Researchers and academics are studying how to keep electricity grids safe from hackers. These are some of their thoughts.

Jeff Inglis · The Conversation 17 Aug 2018

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Future of Energy

More than one billion people do not have access to electricity. What will it take to get them connected?

What it will take to achieve SDG7 - access to affordable, reliable and sustainable modern energy for all by 2030?

Milagros Rivas Saiz 14 Aug 2018

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Future of Energy

How mini-grids could solve global energy poverty

Until larger grids are developed, rural areas in developing countries should make sure of mini-grids.

Jessica Stephens and Sidhartha Vermani · Project Syndicate 02 Jul 2018

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Africa

1.1 billion people still lack electricity. This could be the solution

Mini-grids are a decentralized and renewable solution, generating and distributing power at the point of consumption.

Hannah Daly 20 Jun 2018

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Blockchain

How blockchain can manage the future electricity grid

A more distributed and decarbonized energy future requires a more decentralized solution. Step forward blockchain.

Sam Hartnett and Peter Bronski 30 May 2018

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India

All villages in India are now electrified

The announcement comes 12 days ahead of deadline set by Prime Minister Modi.

Reuters Staff · Reuters 30 Apr 2018

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Water

Scientists are using this technique to make clouds produce snow

Cloud seeding is the process of adding particles to the air to induce rain or snowfall. Scientists think it could be the future of creating water.

Jeffrey French and Sarah Tessendorf · The Conversation 15 Mar 2018

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Chemical and Materials Industry

Large scale nuclear fusion could be here in just 15 years

A novel new approach could achieve a long-chased dream, fusion power, according to MIT researchers.

David Chandler · MIT News 12 Mar 2018

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Sustainable Development

This is why scientists are making climate predictions for 2300

The impact of warming will play out over centuries, even if we cut emissions today.

Dmitry Yumashev · The Conversation 01 Mar 2018

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