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Mix It Up: Renewable Power Is Rising And This Tech Will Help It Shine

Sam Worley
David Hochman
September 26, 2019

Many countries have set ambitious goals for getting their electricity from renewable sources. Germany, for example, wants to generate 65% of its energy from renewables by 2030. Sweden wants to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2040.

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Shades Of Green: Wind-Battery Hybrid System Debuts In Ireland

Brendan Coffey
November 26, 2018
In a remote corner of western Ireland known for producing jockeys, rebels and poets, an evolution in renewable energy is taking place. GE is putting the final touches on the world’s first commercial wind project with integrated power storage. This means that even when the breeze isn’t blowing, the project will be contributing power to the grid. The solution is an important step in adding more wind into the energy mix by stabilizing its power supply.
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Rise and Shine: This Diamond-like Material is Helping Solar Power Cast a Bigger Shadow

July 28, 2015
The energy usage curves of most industrial countries – or load curves - have long resembled a crumpled fedora hat. They rise sharply at daybreak as people start brewing coffee and companies switch on machines, then peak twice – in the morning and the late afternoon, before dropping off after dinner. Utilities usually crank up their turbines and bring extra power plants online to cover the “peak” demand.
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