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China Has Discovered an Energy Source So Massive It Could Last 60,000 Years. The Bad News: It’s Thorium

Energy

China already controls rare earth elements, but mastering thorium production requires significant investment.

Congo Has Halted Its Cobalt Exports. This Is Good News for China But Not So Much for the Western Tech Industry

Energy

The export suspension aims to regulate the cobalt market due to global overproduction.

With These Solar Panels That You Can Install Like Stickers, China Wants to Conquer Every Surface

Energy

Polyshine Solar is a Chinese company focused on producing lightweight solar panels. Its latest innovation features flexible, easy-to-install panels.

There’s a Problem with Used Wind Turbine Blades. A Startup Thinks It Has a Solution: Make Them Out of Wood

Energy

According to a study by the University of Cambridge, 43 million tons of wind blade waste will be generated worldwide by 2050.

Carbon Capture Hasn’t Taken Off—And Probably Never Will. The Reason: Renewables

Energy

In most countries, investing in renewables is 60% cheaper than carbon capture.

This Is the Fuel That Nuclear Fission Has Spent Decades Waiting for: It’s Safer, More Efficient, and Lasts Longer

Energy

Light and pressurized heavy water reactors can use this fuel.

The Mojave Desert Has Housed the World’s Largest Solar Thermal Power Plant for More Than a Decade. It’s Going to Close After Frying Birds to Death

Energy

The Ivanpah Solar Power Plant has faced technical, economic, and environmental challenges.

Floating Solar Systems Seemed to Offer Endless Advantages—Until Someone Decided to Put Them to the Test

Energy

Ponds and small lagoons covered with solar panels emit more greenhouse gases.

U.S. Makes a Striking Revelation From New Satellite Images: China Built a Laser So Massive, It Can Even Be Seen From Space

Energy

The newly discovered fusion center represents a significant technological advancement for China.

Perovskite Solar Panels Were Wasting 97% of Energy They Captured in 2009. Now They’re Ready to Dominate the Industry

Energy

Analysts predict a 39% annual growth in perovskite solar panel installations.

China Is Building a Super Dam in a Densely Populated Area. The Problem: The Region’s Seismic Activity

Energy

If a strong earthquake occurs and the colossal dam collapses, it could have catastrophic consequences for millions of people.

China Sets the Date for the Largest Engineering Project 22,370 Miles From Earth: Its Solar Space Station

Energy

The goal is to capture continuous solar power from space, helping China reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

China Has Just Activated a Huge Offshore Wind Turbine. It’s So Big That the Trump World Tower Could Almost Fit Between Its Blades

Energy

The state-owned railway manufacturer CRRC has set a new record with Qihang, the world’s largest floating offshore wind turbine.

Texas Installed Millions of Solar Panels on Rural Land. To Maintain Them, It Had to Hire 3,000 Sheep

Energy

The solar plant has completely changed the life of a local sheepherder.

Abu Dhabi Will Use Its Oil Riches to Make the Impossible Possible: A Solar-Powered Grid That Operates 24/7

Energy

The $6 billion project includes a large solar panel farm and up to 19 GWh of battery storage that uses Chinese technology.

Researchers Say the Future of Charging Is a Hat Infused With Solar Panels. It’s Not a Bad Idea

Energy

The solar panels boast an efficiency of 24% and provide a charging power of around 12 watts.

Trump Wants to Buy Greenland for Its Natural Resources, but Not All That Glitters Is Gold

Energy

While the island is a source of minerals like oil and rare earth elements, their potential clashes with the harsh realities of extreme conditions and a lack of economic viability.

China Reveals the First Mission of Its Homegrown Starship: Building a Half-Mile Wide Solar Power Plant in Space

Space

“It is as significant as moving the Three Gorges Dam to a geostationary orbit [22,370 miles] above the Earth,” a senior Chinese official says.

Looking for an Alternative: The Price of Silicon Has Fallen So Low That Frames Are Now the Most Expensive Part of Solar Panels

Energy

For years, polysilicon was the most expensive material in solar panels. Now, it ranks as the fourth most expensive.

China Keeps Increasing Its Coal Consumption Despite Its Commitment to Renewable Energy

Energy

Although China is a world leader in solar and wind power, it continues to prioritize coal to ensure its energy security.

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