Tag: Renewable energy

Salt and antifreeze may be key to longer term solar energy storage at massive scale

Bloomberg's Mark Bergen reports: Alphabet Inc.'s secretive X skunk works has another idea that could save the world. This one, code named Malta, involves vats of salt and antifreeze. The research lab, which hatched Google's driverless car almost a decade ago, is developing a system for storing renewable energy that would otherwise be wasted. It can be located … Continue reading Salt and antifreeze may be key to longer term solar energy storage at massive scale →

Tesla modifies roll-out of glass solar-powered roof tiles… plus more details!

Business Insider's Danielle Muoio on Friday provided the following update regarding Tesla's ambitious and potentially disruptive photovoltaic glass roof tiles: CEO Elon Musk tweeted in March that the company would begin taking orders for its four solar roof shingle options this month. But during a TED Talk Friday, Musk said that two of the tile options won't be … Continue reading Tesla modifies roll-out of glass solar-powered roof tiles… plus more details! →

Can a hybrid jet engine and battery combo help California meet renewable energy goals?

As California continues the transition to renewable energy, practical issues sometimes create unforeseen complications. One example: California requires that ALL residential buildings constructed after January 1, 2020 produce at least as much energy as they used. By 2030, all new nonresidential buildings must meet zero net energy requirements. Additionally, the state is requiring that 50% of … Continue reading Can a hybrid jet engine and battery combo help California meet renewable energy goals? →