Environment


Vox Power Launches VCCR300 Series for Advanced DC/DC Supply

Introducing the Compact and Robust VCCR300 Conduction Cooled Power Series Vox Power Ltd proudly announces the launch of its VCCR300 Conduction Cooled Power Series, a groundbreaking addition to the world of DC/DC power supplies. This series is a testament to Vo...

By Jack Pollard | 20-11-2023

Is Renewable Energy Really Cheaper than Fossil Fuels?

Repeated claims that renewable energy is cheaper than fossil fuels rarely go unchallenged, and while renewable energies are certainly better for humanity, this claim is somewhat misleading. What claims are made about renewable energies, why are they actually m...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-10-2023

Solar Cells & Batteries: Africa's Electrification Hope

Studies have estimated that 752 million people in the world lacked access to electricity in 2020, 581 million of whom live in sub-Saharan Africa. The United Nations (UN) has stipulated that they’d like to provide access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, an...

By Liam Critchley | 26-09-2023

Isle of Wight's Tidal Potential: A Game-Changer for Renewable Energy?

Tidal energy, often overshadowed by its renewable siblings like solar and wind, is making waves in the UK's energy landscape. And when it comes to tidal energy, there's a lot to dive into. Let's plunge into some expert insights that might just change the tide...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-09-2023

5 Things to Know about Biomass: From Photosynthesis to Power

Derived from the biological processes of life, biomass encompasses both plant and animal matter. Historically, humans have utilized biomass for energy, such as burning wood. In modern times, its role in global energy supply has expanded, with sources like corn...

By Gary Elinoff | 22-08-2023

Solar Panels 3x More Carbon Intensive: Renewable Energy Implications

Solar panels are supposed to be the future of green energy, and yet, a new report has highlighted that the carbon impact from solar panels could be three times higher than previously thought. What makes silicon panels so carbon intensive, what does the new rep...

By Robin Mitchell | 08-08-2023

The Economics of Green Energy: A Case Study of Wind Ranchers in Texas

You don’t have to believe in clean energy to embrace renewable technology – you just have to like money. John Davis owns the Pecan Spring Ranch in Wind-Swept, West Texas. When a developer offered cash in exchange for the right to install an array of wind turbi...

By Gary Elinoff | 19-07-2023

Hygroelectricity: The Untapped Potential of Humid Air

As researchers try to explore new power sources for a renewable future, some have turned their attention to hygroelectric systems, those that harness electricity in humid air. What exactly is hygroelectricity, what have researchers done regarding this field of...

By Robin Mitchell | 13-07-2023

The Environmental Impact of EV Batteries and the Search for Alternatives

We all know electric vehicles (EVs) will dramatically help to improve the quality of the air we breathe, and we all know how important that is. Take, for example, just one statistic. Research in the US estimates that over 7000 Americans a year die as a direct...

By Paul Whytock | 13-07-2023

Solar Railways: Innovative Solution or Impractical Idea?

I thought we saw it all when Solar Roadways thought that replacing roads with solar panels was a good idea, but a new idea floating around the internet has certainly challenged that; solar railways. What idea is being proposed, why is it another level of stupi...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-07-2023

Is the UK's Energy Grid Ready for the Surge in EVs & Renewables?

Whether it’s not enough lithium or the dependence on fossil-derived fuels, there seem to be multiple factors preventing the green energy transformation that the world desperately needs. Now, a new report has shed light on the electrical grid and how it may not...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-07-2023

Balsa Wood Transistors: A Game-Changer for Sustainable Electronics & Plant Integration

In a more unusual direction, researchers recently demonstrated a functioning transistor made from balsa wood that they hope will allow for future sensors to be integrated inside living plants. What challenges does sensor integration into living plants present,...

By Robin Mitchell | 04-05-2023

Eco-friendly Water-based Ink Revolutionises Printed Electronics Components

Printed electronics hold great potential for revolutionising the way we interact with technology by enabling the creation of low-cost, flexible, and even stretchable electronic devices. Researchers have recently made a breakthrough by eliminating toxic solvent...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-04-2023

Heata Launches Free Hot Water Scheme: Solving Cloud Computing's Climate Challenge?

Recently, green cloud computing service provider Heata has launched a new scheme to provide UK residents with free hot water, providing that homeowners install a Heata cloud computing server attached to their hot water tanks. This server, which uses solar ener...

By Robin Mitchell | 07-03-2023