Demand for Energy Storage in a Changing World
A few years ago the concept of storing energy derived from solar PV was silly; the curves associated with the presence of the sun in the sky and the demand for power to support our activities were so nearly identical that few people even entertained the idea. But over a very short period of time, with the ever-growing supply of solar energy, all this has changed radically.
The steepening neck of the duck in the now-famous “duck curve” (pictured above and below) is one more factor making life tough for the utilities, as distributed solar energy has greatly accentuated the difference between peak and off-peak requirements by reducing the amount of load during the day that must come from the power companies. (more…)
The agriculture sector and our forests are producing excessive waste materials that may lead to environment degradation and adversely affect public health. To protect people from these adverse effects, government is making special efforts to generate awareness about scientific methods to dispose these residues safely without harming environment or human health. 
From 2GreenEnergy Mega-Contributor Gary Tulie: Do We Need a Coral Ark?
In this recent post, we talked about the threat posed to coral reefs by climate change, and as was rightly pointed out by frequent 2GreenEnergy commenter Glenn Doty, the associated risk posed by ocean acidification.
Coral is a vitally important and hugely biodiverse habitat with great value to humanity as a source of food, protection from storm surges, sheltered anchorage, and the inherent value of a beautiful and diverse ecosystem. (more…)