Climate Change China’s giant transmission grid could be the key to cutting climate emissions But are the country’s next-generation power lines a clean-power play or a global power move? by James Temple 2018-11-08T07:00:00-05:00
Blockchain How Blockchain Could Give Us a Smarter Energy Grid Energy experts believe that blockchain technology can solve a maze of red tape and data management problems. by Mike Orcutt 2017-10-16T00:00:00-04:00
Climate Change Could Electric Cars Threaten the Grid? Some neighborhood grids just aren’t built for huge spikes in power demand. The rise of the electric car has utilities scrambling to adjust. by Kevin Bullis 2013-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Cheap Batteries for Backup Renewable Energy A battery made of cheap materials could store power when it’s windy for use when it’s not. by Kevin Bullis 2013-06-04T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Building Solar in Spain Instead of Germany Could Save Billions Building solar and wind projects in the wrong place is wasting billions of dollars in Europe. by Kevin Bullis 2013-05-17T10:58:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy GE to Invest $200 Million in Smart Grid Research Company representatives emphasized the huge potential of the smart-grid market. by Katherine Bourzac 2010-07-13T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy A Guide to Recent Battery Advances Battery breakthroughs could lower costs and improve performance for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage–but commercializing these new technologies will be challenging. by Kevin Bullis 2010-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Western U.S. Grid Can Handle More Renewables A study says 35 percent of electricity could come from solar and wind–without expensive new backup power plants. by Kevin Bullis 2010-05-27T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Using Ice to Cool Down the Grid Utilities are installing devices that make ice at night to replace air-conditioning during times of peak power demand. by David Richardson 2010-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Smarter Chargers for Electric Vehicles The devices could help stabilize the grid, and make charging electric cars cheaper. by Kevin Bullis 2010-03-15T00:00:00-04:00
