How Can Solar Energy Be Stored for When the Sun Isn’t Shining?
When people get home from work and turn on all the lights, the Sun has usually set. Could solar storage help address that electricity demand?
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Solar Power Is Clean and Cheap, But Still Has Challenges to Overcome
The industry still contends with human rights and geopolitical dilemmas, issues with siting, and more as solar technology scales up.
UK Races to Mine Lithium as It Focuses on Electric Energy
As the global energy transition accelerates, governments are supporting businesses that can help transform their transportation sectors.
What Are Smart Grids, And How Can They Reach Their Full Potential?
When people flick a light switch, they expect the light to turn on. And supplying enough electricity to meet that expectation in a climate-friendly, cost-efficient way is a major challenge, which led to the invention of the smart grid—an electrical…
Could Nuclear Energy Be Part of a Carbon-Free Future?
Is nuclear energy good or is it bad? Is it the answer to our climate woes or is it Chernobyl 2.0? Or, maybe, is it a little bit more nuanced than that? On this episode of The Sweaty Penguin, we…
Utility’s upgrade aimed at reducing ‘risk of gas supply interruptions’
Utility companies are searching for better ways to bolster their equipment against extreme weather and even cyber-attacks. The South Jersey Gas Co. recently upgraded its infrastructure, spending $69 million on a new pump station.