Tag Archives: Renewable Energy

Fungal Battery: A 3D-Printed, Biodegradable Energy Solution

Fungal Battery

Scientists from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology have created a groundbreaking, 3D-printed, fungal battery made from fungi and cellulose. This innovative device combines yeast, a type of white-rot fungus, and cellulose to form electrically conductive inks. These inks are 3D-printed into electrodes, creating a sustainable energy source that could replace traditional […]

Virginia’s Groundbreaking Nuclear Fusion Project: A Clean Energy Solution

Virginia’s Groundbreaking Nuclear Fusion Project

Virginia is set to make history by hosting the world’s first nuclear fusion power plant. Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, plans to build the facility on a 100-acre site located in Chesterfield County’s James River Industrial Park. The power plant will generate 400 megawatts of electricity, which is enough to power 150,000 […]

DOE Battery Projects – Securing Domestic Lithium Independence

DOE Battery Projects

DOE battery projects involving development of domestic mining, mineral processing, and battery manufacturing is receiving federal government support. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to distribute over $3 billion to fund more than two dozen battery-related projects across 14 states. Accordingly, this investment supports U.S. strategic independence of lithium battery production and includes battery […]

Embracing a Self-Sufficient Lifestyle. Homesteading and Off Grid Living

Self-Sufficient Lifestyle Homestead cabin

Increasingly individuals and families are tired of the rat race and are embracing a self-sufficient lifestyle. A daily life of maintaining a simpler pace and living off the land. Accordingly, this lifestyle involves learning and developing skills and resources to meet their basic needs and thrive. It involves creating a sustainable and fulfilling life through […]

Solar Energy Growth in the United States: Future Projections

Clear light bulb containing tree and solar panel reflecting solar power growth

In December, the SUN DAY Campaign analyzed official government reports pertaining to U.S. power generation. They found that renewable energy solar power growth is increasing among electrical generation sources in the United States. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), solar power now constitutes 7.3% of the country’s total installed generating capacity. Despite this […]

Solar Energy “greener” Cleaner Electricity. DOE Solar Future Study

Solar energy is fulfilling the need for a “greener” and cleaner source of electricity. According to “The Solar Futures” study completed by the Department of Energy, by the year 2035, solar power can potentially supply 40% of United States electricity demands.