Renewable Energy

MIT students develop energy “mini-grid” software for remote & mountainous areas

MIT students develop energy “mini-grid” software for remote & mountainous areas

Reja Amatya PhD ’12, Waya Energy president and co-founder, says that electrifying Rwanda will help provide new opportunities for work, education, and connections — and the ability to charge cellphones, currently an expensive and inconvenient undertaking in many locations. (Image: Teresa Cotrim / Pixabay) When MIT electrical engineer Reja […] Click here to view original […]

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Power generation from renewable sources increases by 26.6% last fiscal

Power generation from renewable sources increases by 26.6% last fiscal

Total generation from small hydro, wind, and solar energy sources went up from 1,713.30 million units in 2021-22 to 2,169.06 mu in 2022-23, the Power System Statistics Report for 2022-23 says COMMents SHARE Annual power generation from renewable sources — small hydro, wind, and solar — rose by 26.6% […] Click here to view original

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How October’s solar eclipse could test the embattled Texas electric grid

How October’s solar eclipse could test the embattled Texas electric grid

The sun sets behind electric transmission lines in Plano last month. Texas quickly spiraled into a power emergency this week when record September demand and a drop in supply prompted appeals to consumers to conserve electricity to avoid blackouts. Hot, humid weather put the squeeze on the grid, but […] Click here to view original

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How long do residential solar panels last?

How long do residential solar panels last?

Multiple factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar panel. In the first part of this series, we look at the solar panels themselves. Scientists examine modules at NREL’s performance testing site in Golden, Colorado. Image: Dennis Schroeder Residential solar panels are often sold with long-term loans or […] Click here to view original

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Scientists develop method to recover high-purity silicon from solar panels for upcycling into lithium-ion batteries

Scientists develop method to recover high-purity silicon from solar panels for upcycling into lithium-ion batteries

The NTU Singapore approach demonstrated a higher recovery rate and purity than present silicon recovery technologies. Credit: NTU Singapore Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have devised an efficient method of recovering high-purity silicon from expired solar panels to produce lithium-ion batteries that could help meet the […] Click here to view original

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World record: Wind turbine generates enough energy in a day to power 170,000 homes

World record: Wind turbine generates enough energy in a day to power 170,000 homes

The Goldwind GWH252-16MW, installed at an offshore wind farm in Fujian Province, China (Goldwind) The world’s largest wind turbine has smashed the record for the most power produced by a single turbine in a day. Offshore from Fujian Province, China , the giant Goldwind GWH252-16MW towers above the sea. […] Click here to view original

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