In February, Lonestar Data Holdings, a Florida-based startup, plans to launch the first solar-powered data center on the Moon. This groundbreaking venture, named "Freedom," will utilize SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket for the launch. The data center aims to store and preserve crucial
In the early 1980s, Chattanooga, Tennessee faced significant economic challenges due to the decline of its manufacturing sector, which led to business closures and offshoring operations. The city's downtown, although home to several major employers, became desolate after working hours as
JSW Energy has received approval from the Committee of Creditors to acquire a 3.6 GW coal-fired thermal power plant in Chhattisgarh, central India, from KSK Mahanadi Power Company for INR159.8bn (US$1.8bn). This acquisition entails an operational segment comprising three 600 MW units, totaling 1.8
The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) signifies a major shift in the automotive industry, marked by explosive growth and necessitating an advanced infrastructure for EV charging stations. This infrastructure is not merely about increasing the number of chargers but creating a networked system where
Egypt faces a multifaceted challenge involving the complex interplay of climate change, socio-economic, and political issues. These include absolute water scarcity, food insecurity, rapid urbanization, and a population projected to reach a staggering 160 million by 2050. The implications of climate
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recently announced a significant initiative aimed at bolstering grid-edge technologies and smart charge management. With an allocation of $32 million, the DOE seeks to address the increasing electric loads on the grid, ensuring resilience and minimizing
The city of Kingston has recently made a significant decision to halt the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) fleet due to emerging concerns about the local electricity grid's capacity to handle increased demand. This move underscores the municipality's struggle to balance sustainable
The Romanian Ministry of Energy is poised to inaugurate the Răstolița hydropower plant in 2025, marking the first such facility to be commissioned in over 34 years. This 30-megawatt plant, situated in Mureș County and costing more than 200 million euros, signifies the revival of stalled hydropower p
The European Union has been a global leader in the fight against climate change, setting formidable goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and striving to meet the climate targets outlined in the Paris Agreement. However, these ambitions face considerable hurdles, particularly among
The introduction of the new ISO 8217:2024 standards has brought significant attention to the viscosity limits for marine fuels, with a particular focus on Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oils (VLSFOs). These new specifications have revealed a concerning trend: a substantial portion of existing VLSFOs,
