We see renewable energy generation as a big disruptor to existing thermal power utilities. We believe established energy providers will struggle as their business models are challenged by increasing renewable […]
Using System Dynamics to find More Sustainable Practices
Author: Bill Pugsley, Ottawa The system dynamics approach has long been used to assess the many inter-linkages that exist in the integrated world of economics, environment and society, most notably […]
John Deere unveils latest all-electric tractor prototype for zero-emission agriculture
At Electrek, we firmly believe that all forms of ground transport will start to transition to electric propulsion relatively soon. That includes large tractors for agriculture, as demonstrated by John […]
Costa Rica’s grid used 98 percent renewable energy in 2016
Costa Rica ended 2016 on a particularly green note. The Central American nation ran entirely on renewable energy for more than 250 days last year, the country’s power operator announced. […]
Brilliant Light Power Goes on the Road
For the last three years, Randell Mills, the CEO of Brilliant Light Power, has been conducting semi-public presentations to invited audiences about the progress he and his colleagues have been […]