Alternative Energies
Is hydrogen future No.1 clean energy source?

Can hydrogen really become No.1 source of clean energy in the future? Well, still difficult to say but there is definitely a huge potential.Hydrogen, unlike fossil fuels, burns clean, meaning there are no greenhouse gases that cause climate change and air pollution. This means that from an environmental point of view hydrogen remains one of the best energy sources that would allow switch to clean energy future.The most recent breakthrough research comes from the scientists in Japan who have successfully split water into hydrogen and oxygen using light and meticulously designed catalysts with almost 100{f24b02adee2102ff0c5f5079c50862fc8ba5fa53f8615b567037555463da2377} quantum efficiency.This gives hope that the scalable, economically viable hydrogen production could be well achievable in years to come.

Hydroelectricity gets an ecological makeover in Norvay

Norway, a country that generates more than 80{f24b02adee2102ff0c5f5079c50862fc8ba5fa53f8615b567037555463da2377} of its electricity from hydropower, has added to its renewable repertoire in the guise of a beautifully Kebony-clad 30GWh plant. The plant is situated deep within the mountains of Helgeland, a hiker’s paradise just below the Arctic Circle. The region is known for its unique coastline and spectacular mountain formations and the architects wanted the plant’s design to be inspired by and reflect the landscape, whilst also functioning as an attraction for hikers in the back country wilderness. The Øvre Forsland power station has been designed to educate hikers about power production by allowing visitors to experience the production of hydraulic electricity at various points throughout the process. From the nearby bridge, the powerful water flow that drives …