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Future Power Technology – Issue 104
In this issue: Taiwan’s switch to renewables, China’s decision to slash solar subsidies, the development of a new generation of organic solar cells, a new superfast electric vehicle charger, and...
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Kickstarting SMRs: should the UK Government subsidise small reactors?
A report commissioned by the UK Government has recommended that subsidies should be extended to small modular reactor technology to help establish a supply chain and reduce technology costs, as...
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October’s top news stories
Saudi Arabia halts plans for a $200bn solar project, and Alstom completes transfer of all interests in three JVs to GE for €2.594bn. Power-technology.com wraps up the key news stories...
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Taiwan: pursuing a new green energy revolution in the East
In a bid to strengthen its national energy security, the Taiwanese Government has set ambitious renewable energy targets to be met by 2025. Attractive feed-in tariffs, a stable regulatory framework...
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The effects of fracking in the UK: expert opinions
Despite the recent controversies surrounding Cuadrilla Resource’s drilling attempts in the UK and subsequent small seismic earthquakes, the effects of fracking in the UK are still relatively unknown.
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China’s solarcoaster: from tariffs to trade war
In the latest chapter in what analysts are now referring to as the ‘solarcoaster’, China has moved to slash subsidies on solar development in the country. The news was unexpected...
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The evolution of EVs: liquid batteries could lead to super-fast charging
Scientists at the University of Glasgow are developing a new energy storage system that can reduce the charging time for electric vehicles from hours to just seconds. How does the...
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Riding the renewable wave: tidal energy advantages and disadvantages
Tidal power is one of the major renewable energy sources, but also one of the most infantile. What are some tidal energy advantages and disadvantages to consider when looking to...
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World Energy Day: how can we achieve universal energy access?
World Energy Day, first initiated in 2012 by the World Energy Forum as a time to raise awareness of energy use and promote global decarbonising efforts, falls on 22 October.
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Australia’s energy future in the balance: a deeper look at the NEG
Australia’s much-discussed National Energy Guarantee is in disarray after the ousting of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and a total lack of political consensus on making the country’s energy network cleaner,...
