Energy Security in Africa

Energy Security in Africa

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,...
Are Potassium Batteries the Future of Energy?

Are Potassium Batteries the Future of Energy?

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...
4 Potential Energy Sources That May Surprise You

4 Potential Energy Sources That May Surprise You

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....
Do Dams Hold the Key to Clean Energy?

Do Dams Hold the Key to Clean Energy?

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...
The Global Battery Arms Race

The Global Battery Arms Race

The world runs on lithium batteries. They power everything from smartphones to satellites. Batteries are becoming increasingly important in the transportation industry. Although electric cars are the most popular example, lithium batteries are also used in trains and...