It seems increasingly clear the Coalition’s nuclear policy would prolong Australia’s reliance on fossil fuels, at a time when the world is rapidly moving to far cleaner sources of power.
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Off-grid solar energy is a panacea to the electricity crisis in Africa.
A blustery August saw gas generation more than halve compared with 2023.
Think of single-phase power as a single-lane road. It’s enough to handle regular household appliances. Three-phase power is more like a three-lane highway. It’s designed to handle much heavier loads.
Gold nuggets grow much bigger than they should – and electricity produced by earthquakes may be the reason why.
We don’t generate power directly from volcanoes, but their presence is a sign that there are good geothermal resources underground that can be tapped.
Smart buildings can team up to be more energy efficient while keeping the people inside comfortable.
A big roadblock to offshore wind power is getting approval for onshore transmission lines. But what if there were fewer connection points, and power could flow both ways? Plans are underway.
Between AI and bingeing TV shows, we’re using more data than ever – and data centres are power hungry. Thankfully, there are some ways to optimise their electricity use.
The opportunities presented by mini grids come with challenges of balancing market efficiency and equity of access.
The new government wants zero carbon power by 2030 – here’s what needs to happen.
Ghana looks in the direction of nuclear power for help in achieving its industrial ambitions while contributing to the fight against climate change.
When electricity prices become highly variable, the value of firms that use electricity heavily seems to fall 5%.
Energy experts – and even Greenpeace – underestimated solar power’s rapid global growth. As this chart shows, solar’s now set to become the world’s biggest power source within the next decade.
Not without a bolder commitment to public ownership.
What really happens when lightning strikes cars, what to do if you’re out in the open or on a beach, and other tips.
Power outages in South Africa pose a threat to employment.
Electricity networks in cities need the biggest overhaul – but the public can help.
Thousands of New Zealanders live with so-called ‘fuel poverty’ because they can’t afford their electricity bill. A government ‘social tariff’ would be one way to keep homes warm.
Practices such as redlining left marginalized groups in more disaster-prone areas with poorer quality infrastructure − and more likely to experience prolonged power outages.
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