South Korean manufacturer Qcells has developed a perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell with a 28.6% efficiency, noting that it was “fabricated by exclusively using processes that are feasible for mass production.” […]
Maximum power in evolution, ecology and economics
Ludwig Boltzmann suggested that natural selection was fundamentally a struggle among organisms for available energy. Alfred Lotka argued that organisms that capture and use more energy than their competition will […]
Businesses and Local Governments: It’s Never Been a Better Time to Electrify Your Vehicle Fleet
Recent analysis by RMI highlights that electric vehicles (EVs) are now more cost-effective than gas-powered vehicles for fleet operations. With declining battery costs and federal incentives, electrification is a financially viable option for both private and government-owned fleets. The analysis shows that EVs can achieve a 9% lower total cost of ownership compared to fossil fuel vehicles, even when charging infrastructure costs are considered. Additionally, switching to EVs significantly reduces emissions and pollution.
Atlantic Council: Hurricanes could upend US oil and gas exports and global energy markets. Here’s what to know.
New Atlanticist August 26, 2024 By Joseph Webster, Reid I’Anson, and Anya Herzberg Texas and Louisiana are the crux of US oil and gas production but face severe, growing risks […]
The Depletion Paradox
The great drama of American shale production may now be nearing its final act. For years, we have anticipated that the relentless growth in shale output would crest by late […]