Renewable Energy

Renewable energy is growing fast, but it's not too late to get your foot in the door. It is something I am passionate about, both in my own career and also keeping up with the latest developments around the world.
January 29, 2022 by Charles

Why do wind turbines need to be so large, tall and scattered?

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
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September 14, 2021 by Charles

Bitcoin and sustainable energy

Bitcoin is a rapidly growing new technology, here we explore the concerns about the energy consumption of the bitcoin network and it’s impact on the environment in the future.
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June 6, 2021 by Charles

How can all houses be powered by the wind?

On the 6th Oct 2020 the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled plans to power all homes with wind power by 2030. When I saw this announcement my first question was, is this even possible? How could a country produce enough power to supply all 25 million households by wind alone? The Prime Minister stated that the offshore wind target
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September 13, 2021 by Charles

Starting a career in renewable energy

So… you are interested in getting into the renewable energy industry. This article contains the advice I often give to people who are looking to join or change roles within the renewable energy sector, either as a mid-career move or starting their journey in business. I suggest you begin by asking yourself several questions: What are your life goals?  Assess
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