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Solar Technology

Scientists Propose a Technology Reducing the Cost of High-Efficiency Solar Cells

A group of St. Petersburg scientists has proposed and experimentally tested a technology for the fabrication of high-efficiency solar cells based on A3B5 semico…

Market Analysis

Planned Hydropower Dams Threaten Fish in the Tropics

Planned hydropower dams will greatly increase threats for freshwater fish species because of habitat fragmentation, especially in the tropics.

U.S. Agriculture Dept. Creating Incentive Program to Boost Ethanol & Biodiesel Sales

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking input from biofuel stakeholders as it works to create the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (H…

Coal-Fired Power Plants

NETL to Increase Efficiency in US Fossil Fuel-Based Power Plants

In the US, fossil energy is important for security, with coal producing nearly 30% of the nation’s electricity.

Solar Power Plant

Growth Of Solar Energy Isn’t In Line With Needs For Energy Transition

The EU’s photovoltaics installation rate has to increase drastically if we want to meet set renewable energy targets, according to the latest PV Status report …

Nuclear Power Plant

South Korea Continues Nuclear Phase-out

South Korea has announced the permanent closure of another nuclear reactor, as the country continues to phase out thermal power generation and increase the use …

Nuclear Policy

Europe’s Nuclear Energy Solution

The European Commission presented in December its flagship policy, dubbed “the Green Deal”, which was followed a month later, during January’s Strasbourg ses…

Rising Demand for Steel And Energy Pushed Global Coal Use

The global maritime coal trade grew 0.7 per cent last year, helped by increased output in China and Indonesia, according to Germany’s VDKI coal importers lobby…

New Solar Power Project In Brazil

This new solar project increases EDPRs portfolio technological diversification on which solar capacity total build-out is expected to reach 1.3 GW by 2022

Offshore Wind Power

China Continues to Lead U.S. in Race to Sustainability

Investment in renewable energy capacity worldwide was $282.2bn last year, according to new data from BloombergNEF (BNEF) increasing by 1 percent compared to 201…

AP&T Announces Cost Increases on 5-MW Hiilangaay Hydropower Project

Alaska Power & Telephone Company (AP&T) has announced that its 2019 results will include a pretax charge of about $10.5 million to $11.5 million, or $8.30 to $9…

Energy Storage System

Energy Storage Systems Market to Record USD 500 billion by 2025

Increasing consumer inclination subject to energy efficiency along with rising concerns pertaining to renewable energy assets will stimulate the energy storage …

Uganda Made New Energy Policy to Promote Solar And Geothermal Power

Under a new planned national energy policy, Uganda plans to promote development of solar and geothermal projects while also increasing demand for and better aff…

Oil & Gas Trade

India May Significantly Boost U.S. Oil Imports

India and the United States will discuss India’s energy security and the Asian country buying increased volumes of U.S. crude oil when U.S. President Donald Tr…

Xcel Energy Offers Energy Saving Tips for Customers in Winter Months

“Electricity use typically increases during cold weather as customers turn up the heat to stay warm, which can lead to an unwelcome spike in monthly bills,” s…