During a talk yesterday with a friend who happens to be a wine connoisseur, we discussed the grapes that do best in Croatia. “They’re very similar to those of Northeast Italy; Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Grigio all grow well there,” …
Flow Batteries and Fine Wine: An Unlikely Combination Read More »
Here’s an article on energy storage that presents the pros and cons of massive centralized storage, e.g., pumped hydro (pictured) versus distributed solutions for microgrids; the author’s purpose is to present the data that might allow us to conclude which …
Up until a few years ago, I regularly attended the advanced battery conferences, trying to figure out the state of battery technology vis-à-vis its most important applications: a) storing variable sources of energy (wind and solar) for utilities and consumers, …
What’s the Status of Battery Technology for Utility Scale Energy Storage? Read More »
A reader notes: “Fossil fuels (and nuclear fuels) provide energy storage. To replace them with renewable energy sources like wind we’ll need to incorporate a means of storing the energy.” This isn’t completely incorrect, but it’s misleading, and it provides …
Energy Storage Benefits Renewables–and All Other Resources Read More »
Living here in the U.S., it’s easy to think that the rest of the world shares our state of delusion with respect to climate disruption, ocean acidification, loss of biodiversity, and the many other environmental catastrophes that are unfolding all …
If You Want Some Good News in the Renewable Energy Arena, Look to Norway Read More »
Have you moved to a new place and are trying to find yourself a new energy supplier? Or are you dissatisfied with the current plan you have and want to choose a new energy supplier? There are many options available …
From Guest Blogger Jenny Richards: How to Choose the Best Energy Saving Company Read More »
Here’s an article describing an invention at the Ohio State University, which OSU professor Yiying Wu says will reduce the costs of renewable energy. “The state of the art is to use a solar panel to capture the light, and …
Solar PV and Batteries Integrated into One Device Read More »
Here’s an idea that shows the enormous range of thinking outside the box of which clean energy inventors are capable. Use off-peak energy to compress air into a submerged bag. My reaction: Can this be done? Sure. Can it …
Underwater Compressed Air Energy Storage (UW-CAES) Read More »
It’s always nice to hear about breakthroughs that bring us closer to the point at which energy storage solutions are cost-effective and problem-free. Here’s an article on an exciting new technology coming out of Cornell University to address what has …
Good News in Energy Storage — Advancement in Lithium Ion Batteries Read More »
Energy is the medium to growth and human development. It has, today become a basic human need that is required to improve individual quality of life and support economic and social growth. On the other hand, renewable energy also has …
