Renewable Energy

What if I told you that the same AI technology many fear for its energy consumption could actually be our greatest tool in reducing it? Everywhere you look, there are headlines warning about the immense power demands of AI, linking it to climate concerns and portraying it as a new threat to our planet’s future. But what if these fears

The Surprising Factors Behind Every Successful Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration: A Review of How Big Things Get Done by Prof. Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner I first heard about “How Big Things Get Done” on the Redefining Energy podcast, where it was highlighted as essential reading for anyone tackling complex projects, especially in the energy sector. The

Over my 15+ year career in the energy industry, I have noticed one very peculiar issue. We (as an industry) have consistently underestimated the rate of progress within the renewable energy sector. From the ability to forecast the size of new wind turbines to predicting the price outcomes and winners of renewable energy auctions. Every time the industry witnesses a

Have you ever wondered what new scientific breakthroughs are needed to support the world’s transition away from fossil fuels? With the vast deployment of wind, solar, batteries and other sustainable technologies, what is there left for the scientists to do? In this article, I will share my insight into this subject based on the knowledge I have gained from completing

This article explains why the off-grid, solar-powered bitcoin mining facility from Tesla, Block and Blockstream is so important to the energy industry.

The intersection of distributed renewables and digital energy.

In 2020, I moved to Paris, France. 🥖 Then, I sold my car and decided to try city life with my family without one. Exploring new forms of transport including my incredible Onewheel. Here are my top methods for moving around the city. Public transport: Most people think it is a hassle to use. But with mobile phones and mapping

This article will explain why wind turbines are so huge. It will take you through underlying ideas and help you understand the basic principles of energy generation from wind. Now, let’s dive in. 🧹Swept area To generate energy you need to capture the wind. The “wind net” is equivalent to the area in which the rotor sweeps. This area scales