Breaking Europe’s utilities gridlock

Europe’s energy transition can be measured in many ways, be it the scaling of renewables, the phasing out of fossil fuels or the tightening of climate policy. These are the challenges that often produce the headline-grabbing statistics that reflect the continent’s progress in adopting clean… The post Breaking Europe’s utilities gridlock appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

IRA credits, energy demand continue to drive renewables investments

Despite the Trump administration’s focus on fossil fuels and opposition to the IRA, analysts anticipate the renewables market will continue benefiting from high energy demand.

China to explore structure of Earth with 15km-deep drilling project

China plans to drill 15km into the Earth’s surface to hunt for fossil fuels and to learn about the structure of the earth’s crust, South China Morning Post reports. The… The post China to explore structure of Earth with 15km-deep drilling project appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Electrification and the path to low-carbon heating

As the UK embraces a future free of fossil fuels, electrification has become a central pillar of its decarbonisation strategy. From transportation to industry, sectors are transitioning to electric solutions to reduce their carbon footprints and align with the nation’s net-zero targets by 2050. The post Electrification and the path to low-carbon heating appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Low carbon renewable electricity generation outperforms fossil fuel in UK for first time ever this calendar year

Electricity generated by renewable means has outperformed that produced by fossil fuels for the first time ever in the UK this calendar year. The post Low carbon renewable electricity generation outperforms fossil fuel in UK for first time ever this calendar year appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering with Rosie - Is Renewables Actually the Cheaper Option? 14012023

This is an update from a previous video about how to calculate the cost of energy from different sources (e.g. Renewables, Fossil Fuels and Nuclear)

CBS Mornings - U.S. expected to announce fusion energy "breakthrough" 13122022

Lilia Luciano reports on scientists who were able to produce a fusion reaction that created a net energy gain. This could be developed to (one day potentially) provide a limitless and clean source of power that would end reliance on fossil fuels.

BBC World Service - The solar panel innovation supplying thousands with renewable energy 22112021

India relies heavily on fossil fuels like coal to generate electricity. The country's sunny weather makes it ideal for solar technologies, but land can be expensive and in limited supply. Over the last few years, several companies have piloted a solution – covering stretches of canal in solar panels. Not only does the innovation minimise land use, the panels also reduce evaporation. But do the benefits outweigh the higher upfront costs?

TED Ed (Animation) - How much land does it take to power the world, 16032021

Explore the sustainability of fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy and how much space each of these power sources use. No matter how we make electricity, it takes up space. Coal requires mines, and plants to convert it into electricity. Nuclear power takes uranium mines, facilities to refine it, a reactor, and a place to store the spent fuel safely. Renewable energy needs wind turbines or solar panels. So how much space would it take to power the whole world?