Good News Feed - Energy Edition

Here at Jellyfish, we like to share good news, so on our blog you’ll regularly find our Good News Feed. Check out this month’s Energy Edition below.

World’s largest wind turbine breaks record for power generated in single day 

The wind turbine which has a rotor diameter more than double that of the London Eye has produced enough energy to power 170,000 homes. After operating during typhoon conditions, the wind turbine broke a new world record for the most amount of electricity generated in a single day!

Researchers have found a new way to generate electricity by harvesting the energy produced by raindrops. 

Using solar panel technology and a device called a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) which creates electrification from liquid-solid contact, scientists have made this discovery. This device is usually used to harvest the power from waves but now by using solar panel bridge arrays, researchers have discovered they can adapt the technology.

Scientists create double sided solar panels that create more electricity 

The new double sided solar panels are not only cost effective but also are space efficient, creating more power than typical solar panels. The bifacial solar cell collects reflected sunlight hitting the back of the device, and achieves 90% of the efficiency of the front side with 20% more power overall. 

Beer Waste can be used to create sustainable energy solutions

Scientists have been working on a method that creates battery materials from brewery waste. A team of chemists from Germany say the technique could turn billions of tons of beer waste from brewers into energy storage devices for a ‘for a climate-friendly future.’

Solar trees could be used to charge electric cars 

A UK based startup is nearly at commercial production of solar trees that will act as a clean energy charging station for electric cars. The company is developing two different sized trees and will have their first installations planned for next year in Oxford. 

Stay tuned for our next edition of the Good News Feed.