Energy is a vital resource that is critical to the development of the African continent. African countries have been working towards resourcefully utilizing the available resources of energy, mainly fossil fuels. With increased advocacy for environmental awareness,...
The world is racing to discover the newest form of battery. Currently, most ion batteries are produced with lithium. These batteries have a high energy density, making them very efficient and popular to use. Lithium, however, is relatively rare. Mining the element is...
With growing public concern about the environment and widespread dependence on fossil fuels, alternative energy has become a popular topic. Conversations about alternative energy tend to focus on solar and wind power, but there is so much more to alternative energy....
Energy security is one of the most discussed topics in the energy industry today. However, it is still a relatively new concept. There a few events in recent history that have inspired countries to worry about becoming more energy secure and independent. Leaders have...
The US has many diverse sources of energy including solar panels, wind turbines, and petroleum. One resource, however, remains largely untapped: hydro energy. In other countries, hydro power is a staple of energy production. In the United States, hydro power is not an...