Christopher Hailstone has extensive experience with energy management, renewable energy, and electricity delivery. He is also our Utilities expert and provides valuable insights on grid reliability and security. Can you start by explaining what carbon capture and storage (CCS) is and why it's
As the largest source of renewable energy worldwide, hydropower holds a significant place in the global energy landscape, generating more electricity than all other renewable sources combined. It provides continuous energy generation, unlike its intermittent counterparts, solar and wind energy.
The town of Bridgend in Wales is at the center of a heated debate over a proposed nuclear energy plant. Last Energy, an American-owned company, plans to build a small modular reactor (SMR) facility in the area. This proposal comes amid a new policy shift under Keir Starmer aiming to streamline
Recent federal investments have brought electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable infrastructure to the forefront of Michigan's industrial and economic landscape. These investments, drawn from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, promise to transform the state’s future
The energy sector in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) stands at a critical juncture, facing both significant challenges and remarkable opportunities in its pursuit of a more competitive, transparent, and efficient energy market. With varying degrees of state control, economic freedom, and
In the quest for sustainable energy solutions, researchers from Jena and Ulm have made an exciting breakthrough by discovering how small modifications in iron compounds can significantly impact their light absorption properties. These findings offer promising advancements for green technologies,
