LINKS OF THE WEEK: Feb 12, 2024
Interesting stats on EVs and energy use in the US, developments in wind and tidal power, a plastic recycling microfactory, and an "unprecedented collapse" in EU fossil fuel generation.
From the moment we first figured out how to harness the power of fire, we humans have relied on energy to make our lives easier, tastier, and more comfortable. Now we're in the middle of our next big energy transition away from sources that no longer serve us to a new paradigm intended to dramatically reduce our impact on the planet.
ContinuedIt's partnering with a company that claims to have developed a recycling process that recovers up to 99% of raw materials from end-of-life solar panels.
... And doing so could help the country achieve energy independence AND reduce its energy system costs by 30%!
The International Energy Agency says that solar power investment will surpass oil production spending this year.
Seems a lot better than hydrogen that comes from fossil fuels...
The advancements in solar-cell technology in the past few years have been nothing short of amazing. It will be interesting to see where the tech will be 10 years from now...
Israeli start-up Eco Wave has developed an onshore mechanism using floaters that attach to existing man-made marine structures such as
Solar and wind are now cheaper than fossil fuels. But to use that power efficiently, we need more cost-effective energy storage solutions.