Gravitricity: Storage Technology Uses the Force of Gravity
Scotland has embarked on a groundbreaking journey by starting to build a prototype of a revolutionary system, with the aim of storing energy through the force of gravity. This innovative technology, called Gravitricity, uses a system of weights that are lifted onto a tower during periods of excess energy on the electrical grid […]
China Announces Expansion in Energy Framework and Carbon Reduction
China has announced a major expansion in the framework of its energy savings and carbon reduction strategy to encompass energy-intensive industries. According to the country's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), in a document released by the group, the objective is to reach new levels of energy efficiency in 11 […]
Cybersecurity Prevents Attacks on Power Systems
The cybersecurity and consulting company Accenture recently presented a timeline developed by experts on the cyber attacks that have affected the energy sector. The attacks are applied in distributed energy systems (DER) and even in accumulator systems present in wind farms. In some cases, malware capable of […]
PivotBuoy Innovates Offshore Generation Way
Recently, in Spain, a system was created that has drawn attention: an aerogenerator capable of moving in the direction of the wind to generate electricity. This technological innovation promises to revolutionize the production of renewable energy on the high seas. The floating wind turbine is mounted on a platform that moves in the direction of the wind, allowing greater […]
Proposal for the Standardization of Solar Panels Seeks Technologies and Cost Reductions for the Solar Industry
A group of nine leading companies in the solar energy industry are calling for measures to standardize solar panels and solve problems related to the supply and waste of raw materials during manufacturing. The proposal, jointly presented to the international market, provides for the adoption of a single size for solar panels, with measurements centered […]