Technology
Decentralized renewable energy
- Open Source
- Databases are playing a crucial role in improving the functioning and efficiency of blockchain environments, helping store and manage data related to blockchain transactions and smart contracts. There are quite a few free and open source databases that are doing a good job in this domain.
- Cooling Post
- Researchers at MIT have developed a cost-effective forced-air evaporative cooling system in a used shipping container for preserving fruit and vegetables in arid regions. After studying existing cold storage options and conducting user research with farmers in Kenya, they came up with the idea to use active evaporative cooling within a used shipping container.
- Techbuil Africa
- Green Computing, referred to as Green Technology or Green IT, has swiftly risen as the most efficient way to use technology. By implementing energy-efficient methods in data centers, energy consumption can be significantly reduced. To enhance server utilization, use energy-efficient technology, optimize cooling systems, and implement virtualization techniques.
- Energy Portal
- Drone inspections offer a myriad of benefits over traditional methods of solar panel maintenance, such as manual inspections and ground-based thermography. For one, drones can cover large areas in a relatively short amount of time, making them ideal for inspecting expansive solar farms. This not only saves time but also reduces labor costs, as fewer personnel are required.
- Forbes
- By shifting from centralized to decentralized energy distribution paradigms, renewables can be seamlessly integrated into energy grids. Localized and flexible pricing mechanisms align well with a distributed approach, effectively managing the variability of supply and congestion within the network to ensure efficient energy distribution.
- pv magazine
- By embracing smart electrification and integrating more solar photovoltaic (PV) power, we can revolutionize the way we consume energy and achieve a sustainable and resilient energy system. In this column, we will explore the benefits and opportunities presented by smart electrification, highlighting the role of solar PV integration in transforming our end-use sectors.
- MicrogridKnowledge
- When you own an electric vehicle (EV) charging center, there are a number of strategies you can employ to bring down your electricity costs. One method that aligns several strategies under a single umbrella is to design the center as a microgrid. This way, you can generate and manage your own power and reap a whole host of other benefits.
- Thomson Reuters Foundation
- The platform's initial phase would involve using machine-learning techniques to identify the most suitable infrastructure sites based on a comprehensive range of criteria: solar and wind potential, demographics, proximity to transmission and, importantly, social and environmental considerations. The benefits of this initiative extend beyond developers and investors.
- Smart Energy International
- It has been widely reported that unregulated electric vehicle (EV) charging could overtax or destabilise power grids yet there has been less discussion of the potentially disruptive impact on power quality. While electrification of transport will deliver many environmental benefits, we must consider and manage the full impact of this change.
- pv magazine
- Lithium-ion batteries remain the preferred choice for electric mobility applications in India due to their higher energy density, well-established infrastructure, and safety record. However, the development of sodium-ion batteries continues, and they may have potential advantages in terms of cost and environmental impact, making them a promising alternative in the future.