Energy is one of the sharpest political divides in Australia’s federal election. But different generations prefer quite different ways to produce electricity.
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Robust systems, decisive moves by the authorities and responsible reactions from the public were all responsible for averting catastrophe.
A power surge caused a massive nationwide power cut, but the root cause is still unclear.
Whatever caused the blackout in Spain and Portugal, it highlights the vulnerabilities in some electricity grids.
To really compare different electricity sources, you also have to look at the roles they play in keeping the lights on and their drawbacks.
Public safety shutoffs are becoming routine in fire-prone areas. But when the grid goes down, so do digital transactions.
Solar and wind farms make power very cheaply. But power bills are still climbing because we underestimated other costs, from transmission to storage.
When a spacecraft is too far from the Sun to use solar panels, it needs a different reliable source of power.
With the Trump administration prioritizing fossil fuels, cities and states will have to lead the way on clean energy.
Rural areas in the EU have untapped potential for solar, wind and hydropower energy production. Community engagement can help lessen resistance to new sites.
‘The coal fire was where most of our participants let their minds linger.’
Even small actions, such as choosing the right rooftop solar set-up or changing when we use energy, can make a big difference.
Another day, another zap. Understanding the physics of static electricity can help you not get static shocks quite so often.
If you live in a flood-prone area, especially near the ocean, it’s important to know the risks if your EV is flooded. Or your golf cart, e-bike or other device with lithium-ion batteries.
Your EV battery is much larger than a home battery. But until now, Australian drivers haven’t been able to run their homes off their cars – or sell power back to the grid. That’s about to change.
Countries have promised to reduce their fossil fuel subsidies to fight climate change, but that’s harder to do than it sounds, as an energy law expert explains.
Gas-fired power plants can keep energy reliable and affordable. But they should be used only when absolutely necessary.
The issue isn’t just the number of chargers – it’s also the quality of drivers’ experiences with them.
Both solar and battery systems costs have just dropped to the point that grid defection will save the average family money, but this could increase emissions in some cases.
Researchers tracked power outages after 8 major storms to see how wealth corresponded to recovery time.
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