Pumped hydro energy storage is a controversial issue, with its supporters believing it can help decarbonize the global economy and its detractors claiming dams destroy the environment. In order to reach a net-zero energy future, a whopping 6TWh of energy storage will be required and pumped hydro energy storage is likely to be a central […]
Electric cars likely to do less damage to environment. But that won’t be easy
It’s great to imagine a future of efficient, pleasant transportation that does less damage to our planet. But let’s get real: Revolutions don’t come easy. I am tackling a couple of questions from readers about my interview with my colleague Neal Boudette about electric cars: When will the cars have longer battery life and more […]
