E power news
Here are some recent news updates on energy and power:
Renewable Energy
- Solar Power: The cost of solar energy has fallen by 70% over the past decade, making it more competitive with fossil fuels. (Source: BloombergNEF)
- Wind Power: The US has set a new record for wind energy production, with wind turbines generating over 10% of the country's electricity in 2020. (Source: American Wind Energy Association)
- Hydrokinetic Energy: A new tidal power project has been launched in Scotland, which aims to generate enough electricity to power 1,000 homes. (Source: The Guardian)
Energy Storage
- Battery Technology: Scientists have developed a new battery technology that can charge in just 10 minutes and last for 10 hours. (Source: Science Daily)
- Grid-Scale Energy Storage: The US Department of Energy has announced a new initiative to develop grid-scale energy storage systems that can store excess energy generated by renewable sources. (Source: Department of Energy)
Electric Vehicles
- EV Sales: Electric vehicle sales have reached a new record high in the US, with over 360,000 EVs sold in 2020. (Source: InsideEVs)
- Charging Infrastructure: A new study has found that the US needs to invest in more charging infrastructure to support the growth of electric vehicles. (Source: BloombergNEF)
Energy Efficiency
- Smart Homes: A new study has found that smart home devices can help reduce energy consumption by up to 20%. (Source: Energy Star)
- Building Insulation: Researchers have developed a new type of building insulation that can reduce energy consumption by up to 50%. (Source: Science Daily)
Energy Policy
- Climate Change: The European Union has set a new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. (Source: European Commission)
- Renewable Portfolio Standards: A new study has found that renewable portfolio standards (RPS) can help reduce carbon emissions by up to 80%. (Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
These are just a few of the latest news updates on energy and power. If you have any specific topics or areas of interest, feel free to let me know and I can provide more information!