Science & Technology
Why solar lights could offer a solution to the world's poor
Solar-powered electricity has become an attractive investment to use across the world.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
System Initiative
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
System Initiative
Electricity
Future of Energy
Wireless charging means electric cars could drive forever
Scientists have found a way to wirelessly transmit electricity to a nearby moving object.
Electricity
To meet carbon targets we must invest in natural gas – here's why
The only way to stay within 2°C is by rebalancing the current energy mixture towards natural gas.
Africa
This simple energy solution could improve the lives of millions of Africans – for less than $2 a day
Over a quarter of the world’s population has no access to reliable electricity.
Future of Enterprise
3 ways power utilities are shock-proofing the electricity business
Just as Thomas Edison had to adapt in the industry's early days, the electricity business – faced with the disruption and opportunities of renewables – is learning flexibility once again.
Electricity
4 ways to unleash the electricity grid of the future
New ways of producing electricity mean a new set of rules.
Electricity
Generating electricity by taking a leaf out of nature's book
A new device mimics the branches and leaves of a cottonwood tree and generates electricity when its artificial leaves sway in the wind.
Electricity
The future is bright for the electricity sector. Here's why
Close to 2 billion people still don’t have access to reliable energy. Now is the time to close this energy gap, and grid edge technologies can help us get there.
Decarbonizing Energy
We're producing more renewable energy than ever before. How can we match demand to supply?
While the growth of renewables is helping to reduce carbon emissions and tackle climate change, balancing the availability of these resources with varying levels of electricity demand can...
Japan
This typhoon turbine could power Japan for 50 years
Japan is harnessing storm power to generate clean, renewable electricity. Here's how.
Cities and Urbanization
Electric cars are coming. But are cities ready for them?
“The need for electricity as a result of more electric vehicles could see peak demand rise by 30% by 2035.”
Digital
It has the potential to change millions of lives - so what is the 'digital grid'?
Sonita Lontoh on the potential of the digital grid.
Africa
This is Africa’s most overlooked achievement, and it's changing the lives of millions
Africa’s energy revolution, one of the biggest overlooked stories of our time, is poised to change the lives of millions of Africans.
Science & Technology
How new technology is giving more Africans access to electricity
Achieving reliable electricity access for all Africa's citizens will be tough, but technology advancements offer opportunities to make rapid leaps forward.
Africa
Why access to electricity is key for Africa
In August 2013, Facebook launched their Internet.org project. The idea was excellent: it brought together leading global businesses to focus on internet affordability, efficiency and acce...