This bike path in the Netherlands is made from plastic waste
Dutch cyclists rode down the world''s first bike path made entirely of discarded plastic this week, in a move aimed at reducing the millions of tonnes wasted every year.
What are microgrids – and how can they help with power cuts?
Microgrids can step in when the main electricity grid fails. And as they can be powered by renewables, they are a sustainable and affordable option, too.
Microgrids can secure electricity supply during disasters | World
Renewables-based microgrids and peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading can boost energy security as they are self-sufficient and run independent of large grids.
How buildings can solve energy security as demands surge
Surging energy demands and prices of buildings are turning leaders to efficiency retrofits to reduce energy costs and improve long-term energy security.
These Dutch microgrid communities can supply 90% of their energy
Local communities generating their own power could become 90% energy self-sufficient, with potential to be fully self-reliant in the future, according to a Dutch study.
Microgrid Case Studies: Successful Implementation Resulting in
Compare how different organizations are applying microgrid solutions for resilience. Isolate damaged distribution line segments and possibly back-feed loads downstream from the damage. Optimize the
How to finance battery energy storage | World Economic Forum
Battery energy storage systems can address the challenge of intermittent renewable energy. But innovative financial models are needed to encourage deployment.
5 facts you should know about the Strait of Hormuz
Normally, a fifth of global gas and oil trade passes through this chokepoint. That''s 20 million barrels of oil a day. But why are people talking so much about this one small waterway - and how
Microgrid Case Studies
This section of the wiki features a compilation of microgrid case studies, showcasing some important applications for energy storage. Each analysis presented in this report is grounded in
The start-up tackling Nigeria''s reliable power challenge | World
Amid an electricity crisis, many Nigerian small businesses run on petrol generators. This solar-microgrid start-up is working to connect them to clean energy.
Zero-carbon microgrid: Real-world cases, trends, challenges, and
To deal with this problem, this research first reviews the real-world and simulation cases of zero-carbon microgrids in recent years and classifies them into two categories, i.e., on-grid mode
The Future of Jobs Report 2025 | World Economic Forum
Technological change, geoeconomic fragmentation, economic uncertainty, demographic shifts and the green transition – individually and in combination are among the major drivers
CASE STUDY The Wendell Microgrid
The Wendell microgrid demonstrates the power of Siemens'' technology in achieving a scalable, secure, and future-ready independent energy system in industrial manufacturing, while offering insights to
The small island states making big strides towards net zero
Pacific small island states, contributing only 0.03% of global emissions, are leading with ambitious renewable energy projects and net-zero goals by 2050.