Energy

The Forecast for Battery-Powered Energy Harvesting is Sunny

A real-world example of power generation demonstrates how the combined use of energy harvesting and industrial grade rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries can increase return on investment. Across the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), there is a growing demand for battery-powered solutions…

Only energy storage can make Europe ‘truly energy independent’

RePowerEU, the European Commission’s plan to increase energy security and lower dependency on Russian gas imports, needs to focus on pairing renewable energy with energy storage. The argument has been put forward by the European Association for Storage of Energy…

Solar energy efforts help advance sustainability initiatives at U.Va.

An uptick in solar energy production has bolstered the Office of Sustainability’s progress towards green energy goals Due to observed rising levels of global warming, spirited debate around climate change has dominated conversation at local, state and national levels for well over a decade. The…

Governor Youngkin says RGGI will increase energy costs. Advocates say that’s short-sighted

Gov. Glenn Youngkin released a report from the Department of Environmental Quality this week outlining reasoning and recommendations for Virginia to leave the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. RGGI (pronounced ‘Reggie’) is a cap-and-trade scheme that sets an overall cap on carbon dioxide emissions…

Chicago educator empowers students to make climate connections in their own communities

Through her work with Chicago’s Field Museum, Ylanda Wilhite encourages kids to engage with nature in their neighborhoods, with a particular focus on BIPOC and disinvested communities. For many city kids, flowers have cut stems and vegetables are packed in…