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Winter Fuel Availability and Disruption: What You Need to Know
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Imagine long lines at the gas station, soaring fuel prices, or sporadic power outages. Or imagine there’s no water coming from the faucet. Each of these scenarios could be a sign of a fuel availability crisis. Yet fuel availability is much more than point-of-use. Fuels are a natural resource, and with the Earth being finite,…
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Power-to-X Technology: Is It Renewable Energy’s Future?
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Power-to-X, or PtX, is the process of turning renewable electricity into energy storage. PtX allows us to capture excess renewable energy in various forms for later use. PtX comes as the world is undergoing an energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, using mass electrification to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions (GGC) causing…
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EV Batteries: How They’re Made, Managed, Discarded, and More
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Electric vehicle (EV) batteries play a critical role in powering electric vehicles. As we strive for sustainability and lower carbon emissions, it’s worth understanding EV batteries and what sets them apart from traditional automotive batteries. However, we also must understand how to properly dispose of them to avoid turning what was supposed to help the…
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Smart Refrigerators: How They Work, What They Cost, and More
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As kids, many of us grew up watching shows and cartoons about the future, allowing our minds to run wild with what might be available in our lifetimes. That future has arrived for some of us. Today’s smart homes have transitioned from the realm of science fiction to the reality of science fact. One appliance…
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Decarbonization: An Introduction to the Process and Meaning
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Net-zero emissions, carbon neutral, sustainability, and renewable energy are a few more phrases heard, read, and projected through modern news reports and literature. Governments and scientists are urging the world to undergo an energy transition that needs to mirror or surpass the pace of climate change. It’s said that only a rapid move from fossil…
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Wind-Solar Hybrid Systems: What Are They and Are They the Future?
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Unstable electricity prices, human-induced climate change, and a greater desire to do the right thing for Planet Earth have led to much innovation in alternative power systems. One such development is wind-solar hybrid systems with two sources of natural, renewable energy: the wind and the sun. What is this hybrid power generation system, how does…
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Patio Solar Lights: How They Work and Which Are Right for You?
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When looking for an energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and stylish way to add light to your outdoor space, patio solar lights are a great option. These lights harness the sun’s power during the daytime and use that stored power to provide cost-effective and sustainable lighting at night. Still, you might not be sure about patio solar…
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Floating Solar Farms: What Are They and How Do They Work?
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As the world becomes more environmentally conscious in the face of climate change, the demand for green technology rises to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase sustainability. The increasing need for solar panels brings with it the need for space required for these panels. Often, this space is found on the roofs of…
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Gasification: Clean and Efficient Energy Solution
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Gasification is a process that has gained increasing interest and importance in recent years as a clean and efficient energy solution. It involves converting solid carbon-based materials, such as biomass, coal, or waste materials, into a gaseous fuel known as syngas. This syngas can then be used for various applications, including electricity generation, heating, and…
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Pumped Hydro Storage: What Is It and Can It Save on Energy?
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Water is key to life. We all know that humans are mostly water, and staying hydrated is a critical part of survival and longevity. But water can do much more than keep us hydrated and healthy. It can also be a powerful energy source. In fact, 93% of all grid-scale energy storage capacity nationwide comes…
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