
Zero waste system: Rebuilding capital for a circular economy
The number of zero-waste city projects is growing in Asia. But traditional development capital for waste systems is often misaligned with zero waste approaches. Incineration is the most expensive waste treatment system for construction, maintenance, and operations, compared to composting, recycling, and even landfilling. Tacloban, Philippines, now holds one of the most advanced zero waste systems in the region thanks to public-nonprofit partnership and funding from U.S. State Department and the Plastic Solutions Fund. In January 2019, the European Investment Bank (EIB) published its Circular Economy Guide. The EIB pulled funding from a controversial incinerator project in Belgrade, Serbia because the project would have prevented the country from achieving recycling and circular economy objectives. The failures of the Okhla waste to energy incinerator in New Delhi, India illustrate the challenges that incineration faces. There is a new wave of zero waste-to- energy incineration.
Read Full articleBuilding More Powerful Batteries Possible with New Electrode Design
A new battery concept could lead to safe all-solid-state batteries. The idea is based on the long-sought goal of using pure lithium metal as one of the batterys two electrodes. An electrolyte allows lithium ions to travel back .
Read Full article3 Ways utilities will benefit from 5G
5G is the fifth generation of mobile networking technology. It is more than a slightly faster version of 4G. 5G will offer much higher speeds, lower latency, and the ability to accommodate many more devices. utilities should research the many opportunities.
Read Full articleNew tools show a way forward for large-scale storage of renewable energy
Researchers at the University of Cambridge tested their techniques on organic redox flow batteries. They found that by charging the batteries at a lower voltage, they were able to significantly slow the rate of degradation. The technique may be applied to other types of batteries .
Read Full articleIndustry digitalisation from an energy perspective
Digitalisation offers opportunities for high-skilled employment and innovation, integration of renewable energy, and cuts in operating costs. Digital twins and data analytics continuously optimise manufacturing processes for efficiency and safety. The number of connected devices worldwide is projected to grow from 15.
Read Full articleTaking control of the energy transition… 5 ways our cities can tame the energy beast!
Cities of any size need to draw a line in the sand and assess where they are today. Assess what is the cities current consumption, what infrastructure assets already exist, how is energy already used? Take small steps now in the direction you want.
Read Full articleAn initiative to establish battery cell production in Germany and Europe
Two large-scale European projects are currently being developed in Europe to innovate and manufacture battery cells. The projects are to cover the entire value chain of battery cell manufacturing, from the materials to manufacturing and recycling. European Commission gave go-ahead for .
Read Full articleThe DSO of the immediate future
In the coming years, more customers will have smart meters installed, and the use of electronic invoicing is increasing rapidly. The current grid is the result of 100 years of history during which the grid has been fundamentally exploited the same way as the first day.
Read Full articleInternet of Things self-powered sensors and devices now possible with new material
A material with thermoelectric properties has been invented by researchers at the Institute of Solid State Physics, Vienna University of Technology. The material converts incidental heat to electricity to generate enough energy to power devices. It is ideal for electronics running without a battery.
Read Full articleThe possibilities and limitations of Geothermal energy
Turning to alternative and renewable sources of energy is one way to secure the stability of our planet. geothermal energy harnesses the pockets of steam, hot water, and rock beneath the Earths surface to generate electricity and power heating/cooling systems.
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