Distributed-energy articles
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A hydrocarbon molecule as supplier and energy storage solution for solar energy
Until now, the generation and storage of electricity from solar energy has been dependent on various devices, leading to conversion losses. That may change soon, as chemists at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and other research institutes in Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Italy, Sweden and the U.S. are conducting research into a hydrocarbon molecule that can either convert sunlight into electricity or save the energy for a long time in a chemical form.
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Payout numbers for force-fit energy meters unacceptable, says energy secretary
Just 1,500 out of 150,000 people have received redress after the force-fitting of prepayment meters.
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Energy's New Wave: Meet 4 Women Powering America's Clean Energy Transition
They're all under 30, and they've got a clear vision and the right skills to guide the US as it embraces the clean energy revolution.