China’s biggest dam builder says the country is launching an even-larger-than-expected campaign to build hydro energy storage to complement renewable power.
Demand for power is growing fast, but hydro plants, the oldest source of clean energy, are struggling because of droughts, floods and other extreme weather linked to climate change. Drought and age ...
Droughts linked to climate change are reducing water flow in rivers and reservoirs, causing significant drops in hydropower production worldwide. Countries heavily reliant on hydropower, like China, ...
Arizona is becoming EV country. With nearly 90,000 electric vehicles registered there, it’s among the top 10 states for EV ownership in the nation per capita, according to the U.S. Department of ...
Australian National University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. The first power from the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project may not be delivered until 2028, it was revealed yesterday, ...
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As renewables like wind and solar grow, storing energy for months—not just hours—is vital to ensure reliable grid power. Traditional lithium-ion and pumped hydro storage fall short in affordability, ...
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As the world continues to battle with the effects of climate change, scientists and engineers have continued to offer the world with cutting edge technologies, which are smart, energy efficient and ...