Researchers at Australia’s Curtin University claim to have discovered a cheaper and more efficient method of producing Hydrogen energy. The research team originally set out to explore an alternative to precious metal catalysts which are used to speed up the electrolysis reaction. They found that using an ion diffusion-induced doping strategy to nickel and cobalt to previously ineffective catalysts enhanced their performance.
The fourth general assembly of the International Solar Alliance concluded on 21 October with a promise to achieve $1 trillion in global solar investments by 2030.
Developing renewable energy is the goal of every economy at the moment, but relying on solar, wind, etc. will need a stronger grid. Just production will not sustain a large supply, effective storage will make it possible to smooth out disruptions in supply and demand, and harness renewable power better.
Vodafone Idea has collaborated with construction giant Larsen and Toubro in starting the trials of a 5G-based smart city plan for Pune. It will be part of the 5G trials on the government-installed 5G spectrum.
Kent County in Michigan USA poses a very serious organic waste problem currently. The Department of Public Works stated that most of the food waste ends up in the landfills, and has been accumulating there
Prince William presented the Earthshot prize to notable environmental contributions and conservation efforts made by people. This year Indian company, Takachar bagged an award. The other winning projects were from the Bahamas, Costa Rica and Italy.
When a leading economy like China faces stagnant growth, it becomes alarming for the experts of world markets and economists, about the way every economy will be affected by it. The third quarter report by the National Bureau of Statistics(NBS) suggested that the growth China saw was just 4.9%.
The Pune Municipal Corporation has pledged to follow the net-zero mission, by appointing a cell for setting up electric vehicles across the city. Pune is part of the 43 “Amrut Cities” from Maharashtra, who have pledged the UN’s “Race to Zero” as part of the ongoing COP event in Glasgow, Scotland.
The first of its kind, HyDeploy project has been launched in the UK which is a blend of hydrogen gas into a natural gas network . Its successful execution has been the talk of town lately. Customers used the hydrogen-blended gas safely in their homes and did not need to make any changes to their existing appliances and set-up.
The state government of Maharashtra formulated a new Renewable Energy Policy, with goals of implementing 17,360 MW of transmission system connected power projects to renewable energy sources, by the year 2025. Dinesh Waghmare, Principal Secretary (Energy) at the Fourth Edition of ‘CII Renew India 2021’ announced on Thursday.