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EU Export Policies: Double Standards on Toxic...

Introduction The European Union's export policies in 2025 reveal a...

Effects of Continental Glacier Melt on Arctic Coastal Carbon...

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In the ‘Renewable Energies & Storage’ subcategory, we explore how clean energy powers the future. Learn about solar panels, wind farms, hydrogen fuel, and battery innovations reshaping global grids. Discover how energy storage solves intermittency challenges and enables decarbonization. This section breaks down both the science and infrastructure behind the energy transition, giving you the tools to understand and support the shift to renewables.

Victoria’s Renewable Energy Transition

Introduction Victoria's push towards renewable energy is a microcosm of global efforts to combat climate change, driven by state policies that align with Australia's net-zero ambitions. The 2025 Victorian Transmission Plan, released in August, outlines a roadmap for six Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) spanning 1.88 million hectares, targeting 5,400 MW of new solar and wind capacity by year's end {1}{2}....

Brazil’s Renewable Energy Crisis: Overcapacity, Grid Challenges, and Curtailment

Brazil's energy landscape in 2025 exemplifies both triumph and turmoil. With renewables comprising 88.2% of the electricity mix in 2024—hydropower over 60%, wind 16%, and solar 11%—the nation has long been hailed for its green credentials . However, rapid expansion has triggered a crisis: overcapacity leads to curtailments, where excess clean energy is deliberately wasted to maintain grid stability....

Life Cycle Environmental Impact of Photovoltaic Solar Panels Versus Fossil Fuels in Australia: A 2023-2025 Perspective

Introduction Australia stands as a global leader in solar adoption, boasting over 150 million PV panels installed by 2025, driven by abundant sunlight and climate imperatives . However, this rapid...

Lifecycle Environmental Impacts of Photovoltaic Solar Panels in Australia

Australia's rapid solar adoption, with over 4.1 million PV installations by mid‑2025, underscores its renewable push, but lifecycle environmental impacts demand scrutiny . From manufacturing's high energy demands to waste...

Residential Solar Photovoltaic Installations in Victoria, Australia: Costs, Incentives, and Profitability in 2025

Victoria's residential solar sector is booming, driven by abundant sunshine, policy support, and technological advancements. As of 2025, over a million Australian homes have gone solar, with Victoria leading...

Navigating Africa’s Energy Transition: From Coal Dependency to Renewables in Low-Income Countries – 2025 Insights, Challenges, and Solutions

Introduction Africa's energy transition from coal to renewables represents a complex balancing act between economic development, environmental sustainability, and social equity. In low-income countries, coal has long provided reliable, affordable...

South Africa’s Energy Mix: Coal Dominance Amid Renewable Transition in 2025

Introduction South Africa's energy sector stands at a crossroads in 2025, characterized by heavy reliance on coal for electricity generation, which accounts for 81% of the mix, while low-carbon sources...

Angola’s Energy Crossroads: Navigating Challenges and Renewable Ambitions in 2025

Introduction Angola's energy sector reflects both its resource wealth and developmental hurdles. Historically tied to oil, which constitutes over 90% of exports, the country is diversifying amid global calls for...

Zinc-Air Battery Breakthrough: Monash University’s Cobalt-Iron Catalyst Ushers in Sustainable Energy Era

Zinc-air batteries have long tantalized scientists with their promise of high energy density using abundant materials like zinc and atmospheric oxygen. However, challenges such as inefficient rechargeability and catalyst...

The Environmental Impact of Electric Vehicles: Balancing Benefits and Battery Production Challenges

Electric vehicles have transformed from niche curiosities to mainstream solutions since Tesla's early innovations over a decade ago. By 2025, with projections for millions more on roads, their environmental...

Biofuels: A Green Solution or an Environmental Liability ?

The Promises of Biofuels: Climate Benefits versus Environmental Costs Biofuels like corn ethanol and soy biodiesel have been promoted for their potential to reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional fossil...

Sodium batteries: the truly green alternative to lithium batteries?

Sodium batteries: promise of abundance or new green smokescreen? Sodium batteries are making headlines. In 2024, the global demand for batteries is exploding, driven by the electrification of transport and...

Sodium-Ion Batteries: A Promising Alternative to Lithium Batteries?

The Advantages of Sodium-Ion Batteries Over Lithium Batteries Sodium-ion batteries are increasingly being considered as an alternative to lithium batteries due to several significant advantages. One of the main assets...

Energy Storage Batteries: The Revolutionary Technologies

Innovations in Energy Storage: A Revolution for Renewable Networks Renewable electric networks, based on sources such as solar and wind, have a natural intermittency. To overcome this challenge, energy storage...

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