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Apr 07, 2016 10:04 AM EDT

Scotland Becomes Closer to Being a 'Fossil-Free' Country

Scotland had set a goal for renewable energy consumption. Some thought it was very ambitious to have such goal reports have shown that 57.7 percent of the country's electricity came from renewable energy sources last year.

Feb 04, 2016 11:59 AM EST

World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm Setup In Britain

Offshore wind company, Dong Energy will construct world's largest offshore wind farm in Northern England.

Feb 03, 2016 03:39 PM EST

New Nanowires Have Efficient Water Splitting And Solar Energy Storage Features

Researchers have developed nanowires that could pave the way for new solar energy storage.

Feb 02, 2016 10:30 AM EST

Clean Energy Systems Adopted Worldwide, Countries Embracing Renewable Energy

A new study sheds light on the adoption and development of clean and sustainable energy systems across the world.

Jan 27, 2016 11:40 AM EST

Wind Energy Development Generates Health Concerns

Wind power may help save the environment, but it may be destroying some people's everyday lives. In a recent study, researchers examine the adverse effects of wind farms within communities.

Jan 22, 2016 02:31 PM EST

New Method Creates Cheap Biofuel That Is Environmentally Safe

New method uses microalgae to produce biofuel that is inexpensive and environmentally safe.

Nov 09, 2015 12:48 PM EST

First Ever Energy Grid to Harvest Wave Power is a Leap for Renewable Energy

Harnessing wave power may be the energy of the future. Carnegie and Western Power are collaborating to deliver a world first wave-integrated island microgrid project.

Nov 04, 2015 03:18 PM EST

New Battery Stores Renewable Energy At Low Cost

Researchers have created a new low-cost battery that could help store renewable energy. The battery is made of magnesium and sodium, and it has the same energy density as lithium-ion batteries.

Nov 03, 2015 01:58 PM EST

New Bio-fuel Conversion Technology Has Energy Efficiency Mechanism

Researchers have created a new technology which will convert alcohols, such as ethanol straight to hydrocarbons, which can be used as as fossil fuel alternatives, according to a study at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Nov 02, 2015 04:22 PM EST

New Artificial Material Creates Sustainable Energy Source

A researcher at Florida State University has developed a new artificial material that can create a sustainable energy source, the process working almost identically to photosynthesis in plants.

Oct 19, 2015 03:34 PM EDT