Natural geological structures called salt domes in Abu Dhabi could play a leading role in the UAE’s energy transition, new research suggests. These structures of sedimentary rocks, formed where a large mass of salt has been forced upwards, often forming traps for oil or natural gas, are of interest to engineers who are concerned with the storage of hydrogen generated by renewable […]
The electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in the UAE is set for a boost later this year with the opening of a charging hub which will provide what has been described as a super-premium experience beyond standard stationary charging stands. Developed by UAEV, the country’s dedicated EV charging company, the site is expected to be the first of its kind in […]
Ahead of the IEA’s summit on energy security this week, analysts are emphasising the benefits of solar and wind. If the world were divided into net fossil fuel importers and exporters, three-quarters of us would live in the former. That’s according to new analysis from think tank Ember, which emphasises the energy security that comes […]
Researchers have used rain-like droplets moving through a tube to generate enough energy to light up 12 LEDs. Rain could one day become a source of clean electricity, according to a group of scientists in Singapore. Their experiments have been able to generate power from water droplets falling through a tube. They say this could […]
Trade-related risks to energy security decline on average by 19 per cent in net-zero scenarios. A pivot from fossil fuels to clean energy by 2060 would improve energy security and reduce trade risks for most nations, according to a new study. Lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and rare earth minerals are among the prized materials for […]
District heating networks help Nordic and Baltic countries top the list, while many major economies are lagging behind. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to underscore the importance of energy security. Renewables play a key role in strengthening that security and diversifying energy sources. The share of renewables has been rising across Europe, but it is […]
A new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals resulted in the recovery of high-strength glass fibers and resins that allowed Washington State University researchers to re-purpose the materials to create stronger plastics. The innovation provides a simple and environmentally friendly way to recycle wind turbine blades to create useful products. Reporting […]
Wind power in Finland has more than doubled since 2020 to supply a quarter of the country’s energy. The closure of a coal power plant in Finland today brings the country to the brink of a full coal phase-out – four years ahead of schedule. Power utility company Helen officially decommissioned its Salmisaari plant in […]
UN climate chief Simon Stiell said that the clean energy transition can be “Europe’s economic engine-room”. Installation of renewable energy worldwide hit a record high last year, with 92.5 per cent of all new electricity brought online coming from the sun, wind or other clean sources, an international agency reports. Nearly 64 per cent of […]
One of France’s first commercial-scale tidal energy pilot projects, NH1 is due to supply thousands of locals with clean electricity. A tidal farm featuring the world’s most powerful underwater turbines is being built off the coast of Normandy after winning EU funding. The NH1 tidal project from Normandie Hydroliennes will use four turbines to turn […]
