The UK shut down the last coal-fired power plant — it was the first to build such a power plant in 1882
The UK has closed the Ratcliffe-on-Soar thermal power plant in Nottinghamshire. It was the last coal-fired power plant in the country. The UK was the first to use coal-fired power, and now it is getting rid of it.
A 1 GW solar power plant will be built on the territory of the nuclear site «of the Manhattan Project»
The U.S. Department of Energy plans to build a 1 GW solar power plant at the former top-secret nuclear site of the «Manhattan Project» in Washington state. As a reminder, «Manhattan Project» — is the code name for the US nuclear weapons development program, which began in September 1942.
Solar panels with additional processing: a discovery that improves efficiency and reliability
Researchers at the School of Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have discovered a flaw that makes perovskite-based solar panels unstable. By solving the problem, the researchers have paved the way for the widespread introduction of high-efficiency solar panels.
An eco-friendly alternative to batteries: Researchers have learned to convert Wi-Fi signal into electricity
A research team led by the National University of Singapore has made a significant step in the development of energy harvesting technology. This development could potentially eliminate the need for batteries in various electronic devices.
Record on solar energy: American engineers traveled 5000 km without a drop of gasoline
They traveled from New York to Los Angeles in a homemade car and set a Cannonball Run record.
No interest, but with a commission: «PrivatBank» has disclosed the terms of a preferential loan for alternative energy. How to get it?
«PrivatBank» shared detailed information about the terms and conditions announced earlier the «Energy Sources» loan program, which is designed to help Ukrainians install alternative energy generating facilities. Interested individuals can get a loan to purchase equipment for private solar and wind power plants.
Defying the storms: the world’s most powerful floating wind turbine OceanX was installed in China
Mingyang Smart Energy has developed and installed the world’s most powerful floating wind turbine, OceanX, in Guangzhou. This unique design consists of two rotors connected by a V-shaped support and is capable of generating 54 million kWh of electricity per year. This is enough to provide electricity for nearly 30,000 homes.
Generators without duty and VAT: The Rada voted in favor of tax benefits for power equipment
For a long time now, Russian invaders have been shelling Ukraine’s energy system facilities. Due to the lack of generation, Ukrainians and businesses are facing power outages. In an effort to cope with the situation, many people are buying generators and various solutions for energy generation and storage. Due to high demand, their prices…
No interest and up to UAH 480 thousand: «PrivatBank» launches loans for alternative energy
«PrivatBank» launches a loan program «Energy Sources». It is designed for Ukrainians who plan to install solar and wind power plants. About it reports the bank’s press service.
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