Study Reveals Benefits Of Agrivoltaics In East Africa
More research shows that agrivoltaics — the combination of solar and agriculture — can pay big dividends for communities and farmers.
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Universities Develop Ways for Wind Turbines to Generate More Energy
A major collaboration between universities and energy companies has made vital improvements to offshore wind turbines, which could help them generate more renewable energy and reduce the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels. Major collaboration between universities and industry has made vital improvements to offshore wind production Partnership between Universities of … [continued]
SolarBotanic Trees — Charging Stations Of The Future?
SolarBotanic Trees has reached two milestones in the development of its solar trees. It’s still at the prototype stage, but it is moving closer towards full-scale commercial production. An agreement has been made with experts at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to develop a field prototype … [continued]
Following UK Example Countries Could Cut Global Emissions By 3%
A new study published by researchers from Imperial College London and the University of Sheffield has shown that the UK’s ability to cut emissions from electricity production by 25% in 2016 could be used as a model for other countries to adopt and quickly reduce global carbon emissions by 3%.
Transforming Agriculture: Using Crushed Rock Can Slash Pesticide Use, Increase Yields, & Promote Carbon Capture
Researchers at the University of Sheffield and around the world are exploring whether adding crushed basaltic rock to fields can increase yields, lower costs, and absorb some of the excess carbon dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere.
New Solar Forecasting Tool To Help Increase Solar Efficiency & Reduce Costs
A new solar forecasting service developed by the University of Sheffield will provide forecasts for energy generation from solar PV systems in the United Kingdom up to 72 hours in advance, opening the way for an increase in energy efficiency and a reduction in energy costs.
Renewable Energy Cuts Wholesale Cost Of Energy
A new report has concluded that renewable energy is cutting the wholesale price of energy as well as decreasing the impact of subsidies on bill payers. Specifically, wind and solar generators reduced the wholesale cost of electricity by £1.55 billion in the UK in 2014. In net terms, the cost of … [continued]
Engineers Can Reduce Wind Energy Costs
A new maintenance technique developed by engineers from the University of Sheffield could end up making wind energy cheaper. As published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society A, the new technique could allow engineers to predict when the bearings inside a wind turbine will fail by using ultrasonic waves … [continued]
Forest “Carbon Farms” More Profitable Than Raising Cattle
Multinational researchers this week divulged the results of a study of Colombia’s western Andes, one of the world’s most threatened ecosystems, that confirmed that letting cattle land regrow as forest “carbon farms” could remove significant amounts of carbon dioxide from earth’s atmosphere without damaging local economies. Environmental scientists have focused … [continued]
New Research Suggests Nuclear Waste Could Be Reduced 90%
Researchers from the University of Sheffield’s Faculty of Engineering have developed a method which would significantly reduce the volume of nuclear waste, by up to 85-95%. Not only would it reduce the volume, but the end product would also effectively lock in the radioactive plutonium, creating a stable end product, … [continued]
