Energy infrastructure Features for September 2013

Energy infrastructure Features Archive

Case study: helping renewables onto the UK network Case study: helping renewables onto the UK network

One of the biggest challenges in harnessing renewable energy remains: how to cost effectively connect the power generating device, whether it is a wind turbine, solar cell or bio generator to the electricity network.

Comment: Tidal gaining traction in the U.S? Comment: Tidal gaining traction in the U.S?

The U.S. Department of Energy says ocean power has the potential to provide 15 percent of the nation's electricity by 2030. And while 15 percent may not seem like much, it would more than double the US' current renewable energy generation.