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This is how solar panels can be kept clean - without using water
MIT engineers have developed a waterless cleaning method to remove dust on solar installations in water-limited regions, such as China, India and the US.
China
The $100bn industry that's poised to take an electric leap of faith
The transition of the Western rental car industry to electric vehicles could see car fleets increasingly switch from European and American to Asian automakers.
Electricity
More electric cars are now sold every week than in the whole of 2012
Electric car sales continue their upward trajectory, but the road ahead will not be without a bump or two for auto manufacturers.
Energy
What are low-carbon emitting technologies? An expert explains
Low-carbon emitting technologies such as carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), hydrogen, solar photovoltaics, etc can enable the net-zero transition. We need to create the marke...
Energy
Which country is currently producing the most nuclear power?
Nuclear power plants around the world account for around 10% of the world's electricity, and 15 countries make up more than 91% of global nuclear power.
Technological Transformation
Solar charging your car is possible, researchers say. Here's how
Researchers have looked into the extent to which electric car owners are able to charge their vehicles with power from their own photovoltaics system.
Energy
US utility companies pledges could cut emissions by more than 30% by 2050
Many of the largest US electric utilities have pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Compared to 2018 levels, emissions could be reduced by a third.
Electricity
Norway government proposes subsidy to ease pain of high power prices
The cost of electricity has spiked to the highest level in over a decade. Norway's government plans to subsidize the electricity bill to soften the impact.
Decarbonizing Energy
How long duration energy storage can enable India's net-zero transition
Long duration energy storage using renewable power offers a low-cost, flexible route to decarbonization for countries like India on the path to net zero.
Electricity
What are countries doing to encourage the transition to electric vehicles?
New homes in England will need electric vehicle charging points by law - but what are other countries doing to encourage the transition to EVs?
Emerging Technologies
Here's how electric cars could one day power your house
Instead of being stored, the electricity in an electric vehicle's battery could be plugged back into the grid, which could help to power millions of homes.
Emerging Technologies
Here's how electric cars could one day power your house
Instead of being stored, the electricity in an electric vehicle's battery could be plugged back into the grid, which could help to power millions of homes.
Road to COP26
Why 24/7 clean energy beats carbon offsetting
Renewable energy certificates are often a way to greenwash companies' energy usage – but in '24/7 clean energy' there is a better way. Here's how it works.
Energy
Here's how supply chain issues are affecting renewable energy projects
Supply chain disruptions mean that 56% of worldwide utility-scale solar projects planned for 2022 could be postposed or cancelled.
Climate Change
The price of solar power has fallen by over 80% since 2010. Here's why
Research from Our World in Data shows that the cost of renewable energy has drastically fallen since 2010.
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