Islands of Power: Offshore Windfarms Get Serious
Our insatiable need for energy is frequently met through the use of fossil fuels. The impact of this reliance on our climate is now becoming clear, as is the need for a realistic alternative to power our future.
The CloudFisher: Saving Communities by Catching Clouds
In the mountains on the edge of the Sahara desert in Southwest Morocco, families are leaving their villages due to severe drought conditions which have left the local population struggling to survive.
IceWind: Iceland’s Solution for Wind Energy
Some countries lead the way when it comes to renewable energy, and Iceland is definitely one of them. The country already runs on 100% renewable energy, with the majority coming from geothermal sources and hydroelectric dams. Researchers there are also working on new ways to harness energy from the strong Icelandic winds that are a feature of the island.
Solar Roads: Paving the Way to a Brighter Future
The need for reliable energy production worldwide is growing at a rapid rate, with it being estimated that by 2050, our global energy needs will have doubled. This comes at a time when our reliance on fossil fuels is being tested as it becomes more apparent that these are not a sustainable source of energy for the future.