The energy transition is not just about how we generate power; it’s about how we store it. And there are millions of tiny power stations driving around on four or more wheels that will be key to meeting our rising energy demands. ...
The answer to the global issue of climate change may be closer to home than previously thought. Decreasing worldwide greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) requires mammoth reductions in burning fossil fuels and a ramping up of renewable energy...
Energy generation and distribution are constantly changing and evolving as local, state, and national governments look to make their power grids as stable and sustainable as possible. One such change is the introduction of microgrids. ...
As a homeowner, you might be searching for ways to improve the look of your home while keeping your energy consumption to a minimum. One way you can acheive both is with solar garden lights. These lights create a subtle ambiance around...
Rooftop solar panels (also called photovoltaic panels) are becoming more and more common on residential homes, and industrial-scale arrays can play a key role in stabilizing the electric grid. In some places, there are tax credits and...
With power outages and rolling blackouts on the rise in many parts of the country, some homeowners are taking things into their own hands and purchasing home generators to give them peace of mind. Home generators can be used as a backup...
Oil is one of the most widely-used fossil fuels, but its production process and role in the energy sector is still a mystery to many of us. What really goes on behind the scenes at power generation plants? And is there much of a...
Electrical energy has always been around us, but for most of human history, we haven’t understood it or been able to control it. That all changed in the 18th and 19th centuries when a series of major discoveries led to the invention of...
Electrolysis is the name of a scientific process that can derive hydrogen fuel from water. It’s also the name of a cosmetic procedure that uses electricity to remove unwanted hair from the human body. Although both procedures have the...
An electric shock can be a mildly unpleasant sensation or a life-threatening emergency depending on the strength of the electrical current and the duration of contact. Knowing how to prevent electric shocks is one of the primary...
