Energy Sources
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Nuclear fusion has taken a big step forward
Nuclear fusion is giving us good news achieving net energy gain for the first time. What is next for this promising energy source of the future?
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Texas ‘Icepocalypse’ 2021, ERCOT, and what went wrong
Millions of people in Texas were left without power during the coldest days in record in below freezing temperatures. What is ERCOT? What caused the Texas blackouts?
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The growing problem with orphan oil and gas wells
Orphan oil and gas wells are a growing problem in many states of the U.S. as operators are struggling with declining prices and the challenges brought by the pandemic. Many of these companies have gone bankrupt leaving orphan wells behind for the states to handle.
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The winner and loser energy sources during the pandemic
The impact of the COVID-19 crisis in energy demand has caused a decline in different sources with only one group coming out victorious during the pandemic.
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Is green energy the answer to recover the economy?
The pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of the current energy system and the fragility of many economies. Maybe investing in renewables could help recover the economy.
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Perovskite solar panels may be the breakthrough we have been waiting for
There is a new material for solar cells that can make them achieve high power conversion efficiency and is cheaper than crystalline silicon. Perovskite solar cells could be ready for commercialization in a few years but not without addressing some issues first.
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The coronavirus effect?: The beginning of an oil war
The novel coronavirus may have sparked an oil price war. What led to this?
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What is new in solar?
There have been many changes in solar technology in the past years and though most advances seem like small improvements or a larger deployment on existing technologies, it is worth to note these changes.
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Mr. Fusion: Closer to biogas than nuclear fusion
Back to the Future gave us Mr. Fusion. Is this home energy reactor feasible? Is it nuclear or not?
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Is electric fracking the next big thing in oil and gas?
Electric fracking uses the excess natural gas from drilling sites to power turbines instead of diesel-powered engines. Producers can save a lot of money with this technology, but service suppliers are not excited about it.
