When it was fully commissioned in 1984, Dinorwig Power Station was regarded as one of the world’s most imaginative engineering and environmental project. Dinorwig is … Dinorwig Power StationRead more
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Gravitricity – Fast, long-life energy storage
Our patented technology is based on a simple principle: raising and lowering a heavy weight to store and release energy. The Gravitricity system suspends weights … Gravitricity – Fast, long-life energy storageRead more
Gravitricity turns old coal mines into energy storage
Gravitricity
Trump Slaps Wind and Solar Industry With $50 Million in Old Rent Bills
While giving fossil fuel companies access to relief funds ostensibly meant for small businesses struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration on Monday … Trump Slaps Wind and Solar Industry With $50 Million in Old Rent BillsRead more
Renewables surpass coal in US for first time in 130 years
Not since wood was the main source of American energy in the 19th century has a renewable resource been used more heavily than coal, but … Renewables surpass coal in US for first time in 130 yearsRead more
Renewable electricity overtakes fossil fuels in UK for first time
Renewable energy sources provided more electricity to UK homes and businesses than fossil fuels for the first time over the last quarter, according to new … Renewable electricity overtakes fossil fuels in UK for first timeRead more
Reforming fossil fuel Subsidies Could Pay for a Clean Energy Revolution
Reforming the USD 372 billion countries spend each year on fossil fuel subsidies and reallocating between 10 and 30 per cent of the savings to … Reforming fossil fuel Subsidies Could Pay for a Clean Energy RevolutionRead more
Solar Energy Is Renewable, But Is it Environmentally Just?
The solar industry has been soaring over the past several years. The US is now home to some two million solar installations. Solar energy now … Solar Energy Is Renewable, But Is it Environmentally Just?Read more
Going 100% renewable power means a lot of dirty mining
For more than a decade, indigenous communities in Alaska have been fighting to prevent the mining of copper and gold at Pebble Mine in Bristol … Going 100% renewable power means a lot of dirty miningRead more
Scotland generates record power from renewables
Data from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy shows 26,708 gigawatt hours of renewable electricity was produced north of the border in 2018 … Scotland generates record power from renewablesRead more