The UAE goes nuclear – complete’s first nuclear plant in the Arab world
The United Arab Emirates has gone nuclear to keep running its air conditioners.
Energy
The wind farm’s sweet spot for energy efficiency
Is there a sweet spot for the speed of a wind farm's turbines? An Australian research team says there is.
New ceramic material makes energy-collecting piezoelectrics lead-free
Piezoelectric materials transform energy of walking, cycling or your car driving over them into energy. But piezoelectric materials require lead. This new advance paves the way for a lead-free solution.
How Can Integrated Photovoltaic Systems Increase Agricultural Efficiency?
Invest in PV systems today if you want to have anytime access to untapped solar energy and electricity – a possible way forward for sustainable and organic farming with increased profits.
A new wet-waste to biofuel advance
A new way to use wet waste for biofuel.
Australia to build world’s largest solar hub
Suncable link energy solar power between Australia and Singapore
The world needs to triple renewable energy capacity to 11.2 TW by 2030 to meet COP28 goal
"Renewables must grow at higher speed and scale. Our new report sheds light on the direction of travel; if we continue with the current growth rate, we will only face failure in reaching the tripling renewables target agreed in the UAE Consensus at COP28, consequently risking the goals of the Paris Agreement and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
Masdar breaks ground on solar power plant in Sharjah
Masdar's new solar energy park in Sharjah breaks ground in cooperation with French energy company EDF.
Saudi Arabia discovers seven new oil and gas fields
Saudi Arabia's energy minister announced Aramco's discovery of seven new oil and gas deposits in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province and Empty Quarter.
Hacks to Make Your Air Conditioner Work Harder
Keeping your home cool during the hot and humid summer months is costly and damaging to the climate because of all the extra energy usage. But with a few strategic hacks to using your current window-based air conditioner, portable air conditioning unit or central air condition system, you can make your air conditioner work more efficiently.
Desert art and solar energy in Oman
Highlighting this beautiful scene is the French-Swiss artist Saype who laid out a mural of hope in the sands of the Wahiba Desert at an Oman solar power plant.
The Future of Texas Energy: Is Transitioning to 100% Renewables Possible?
Texas has been called the “Energy Capital of the World” for good reason. According to the EIA, the state is the country's top crude oil and natural gas producer, accounting for 27 percent of its natural gas production and 42 percent of its crude oil production.
Egypt developing green methanol fueling stations with Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports
AD Ports Group, the operator of industrial cities and free zones in Abu Dhabi, is spearheading a consortium to develop a green methanol plant in Egypt.
China is building nuclear power plants in Turkey
"While countries like Germany have decommissioned the last of their nuclear reactors Communist and autocratic regimes are just getting started."
Russia builds first nuclear reactor in Asia: expect no outcry
Russia aims to build six nuclear power plants in Uzbekistan.