Can the Internet Replace Our Aging Power Grid?
Our aging power grid is under strain. Could internet-style energy networks—built on solar, batteries, and microgrids—replace it?
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Renewable Energy: Refers to energy sources harnessed from natural processes, like solar and wind, used in sustainable building practices
Lessons Learned: Matt’s Net Zero Home
What I Got Wrong Building My Net Zero Home – 2 Years Later Review I have some regrets.…
How a Small Wind Turbine Is a Viable Option For Your Housing Energy Needs
Over two decades ago, we were experimenting with a small wind turbine for residential off-grid use. Our intention was to make use of wind energy when solar PV was less effective—that is, during stormy weather.
How Solar Changed in 2025 (And What’s Next).
How Solar Changed in 2025 I called 2024 the year of perovskites. We got our first commercial shipments…
The Self-Repairing Solar Panel – Might Last Forever
Solar panels are built to last around 30 years, weathering all kinds of abuse during that time. That’s a…
Is SALT – Sodium-Ion Batteries the Future of Home Energy Storage?
Sodium-Ion Batteries could be the environmental battery solution that we’ve been looking for The world of battery technology…
Learn About the Incredible Challenges Building a Wind Farm
Wind farms have been around for decades – both on land in many countries and offshore. Some see…
Tech Highlights at CES 2025
Matt was at CES 2025 last month looking at what’s new in the world of renewable energy technologies,…
From Power Cuts to Power Houses – The Case For Designing Highly Energy Efficient Homes With Perovskites Solar Panels
Perovskites Solar Panels are here, and they’re transforming the renewable energy market. Designing our houses for high energy…
How This Mechanical Battery is Making a Comeback
How This Mechanical Battery is Making a Comeback. At 30 MW, the Dinglun Flywheel Energy Storage Power Station is likely the biggest Flywheel Energy Storage System on the planet.