Solar Energy
What is a solar property insurance?
Solar property insurance protects utility scale and large commercial, industrial solar photovoltaic systems against physical loss, or loss of business
Energy Storage
Discover the potential of gravity batteries
Gravity never goes away, and that’s a powerful tool in the world of renewable energy, often marred by the ebb
Sustainability
Research finds that switching to renewable energy would pay off within 6 years
New research from Stanford University outlines how 145 countries could meet 100% of their business-as-usual energy needs with renewable energy
Waste-to-Energy
How can waste to energy solutions contribute to the circular economy
Waste to energy solutions provide a convenient solution to both environmental loading and energy production, especially in distributed energy models.
Hydrogen
What are the advantages of hydrogen cars?
While battery-electric cars are seeing rapidly growing sales and are widely seen as the future of emissions free vehicles, hydrogen
Waste-to-Energy
How waste solutions can help reduce carbon emissions
New report by the organization Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives found that waste solutions could slash carbon emissions by the
Hydrogen
Ocean discovery could hold secret for hydrogen storage
Finding effective and safe hydrogen storage solutions has long been a challenge for the industry, but Ancient New York ocean
Sustainability
Are there really zero-emissions businesses?
Companies worldwide claim they’re reaching the zero-emissions target. However, scientific results say it’s still not enough, as the results are
Hydrogen
Scottish team to explore underground hydrogen storage
Geoscientists from the University of Edinburgh are moving forward with the HyStorPor project, a study to advance the potential for
Energy Storage
How can energy storage be more sustainable? Here are 3 main strategies.
In recent decades the cost of wind and solar power generation has dropped dramatically. This is one reason that the
Hydrogen
Can marine hydrogen fuel be the answer to net-zero shipping?
Marine hydrogen fuel technology could generate energy on board all vessels. This would make it possible for the fuel to
Waste-to-Energy
Waste-to-energy technologies are getting more popular
Waste-to-energy technologies market is gaining huge popularity as it involves producing energy from waste and reducing the dependence on fossil
Energy Storage
Geothermal systems can be used for energy storage. Here’s how.
New research has found that advanced geothermal systems are well suited to the storage of renewable power, and that they
Hydrogen
Why isn’t natural hydrogen used as fuel?
Natural hydrogen, also known as white hydrogen, is found in underground deposits released via fracking, and in the air. It
Ammonia
How green ammonia went from toxic chemical to fuel of the future
Like hydrogen, green ammonia can play a key role in decarbonizing Europe’s heavy industry and transport. Ammonia has been the
Sustainability
The potential of wave power as a renewable energy
Wave power is a form of renewable energy that can be harnessed from the motion of the waves. There are
Ammonia
Net-zero emissions: the role of green ammonia
Green ammonia is a renewable fuel made from sun, air, and water that could power the globe without carbon. With
Sustainability
Why all of us should care about ocean communities
The ocean’s importance isn’t limited to these ocean communities. Everyone is part of an ocean community, whether they recognize yet
Wind Energy
Bladeless wind turbines could be the future of wind energy
Unlike fossil fuels, which release harmful emissions into the atmosphere, wind turbines have a minimal environmental impact. Wind energy offers
Hydrogen
Hydrogen trains already running in Germany
Hydrogen trains are now a reality. With the main goal to fight climate change, one state in Germany is rolling
Sustainability
Hydropower: the biggest source of clean energy is disappearing
Climate change-fueled heatwaves and droughts have shrunk rivers that feed giant hydropower plants around the world. This summer, the world’s
Hydrogen
The potential of a nuclear-hydrogen economy
Hydrogen is already a big business. Global demand stood at 130 million tonnes in 2020, being expected to grow to
Hydrogen
Green hydrogen breakthrough sees water turned to energy at room temperature
Scientists say they have found a new way to generate green hydrogen from water at room temperature in what could
Wind Energy
Why is offshore wind energy on the rise?
Offshore wind energy refers to renewable electricity produced by wind turbines installed in shallow waters of less than 50 m
Solar Energy
How do seasons affect solar energy production?
Solar energy production from PV panels can be impacted by the weather and position of the Earth. Depending on various
Wind Energy
Wind power is slowing down due to climate change
According to researchers, global warming may impact the planet’s wind power speeds. This ‘stilling’ could affect wind energy production and
Solar Energy
Here are 5 myths about solar panels, demystified
Solar panels, or PV panels, are a fast-growing source of clean, renewable energy for businesses and agricultural industries worldwide. Luckily,
Hydrogen
Fuel cell vehicles are becoming popular in public transportation
As municipal public transportation systems worldwide have been seeking zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and battery electric cars have both
Solar Energy
Is soil solar power a possibility?
Currently most of the planet’s clean energy comes from the wind, sun and water. The pagans in the audience might
Solar Energy
The opportunities of the solar market in Portugal
Portugal holds a great potential for solar market, giving the abundant solar exposure and supportive regulations. As of June 2022,
Solar Energy
Can solar and wind farms hurt the environment?
The answer is yes, but a new study offers solutions of how America can generate enough renewable power to tackle
Ammonia
New researches push for ammonia in aviation
Simulation tools offered to NASA funded project researching ammonia in aviation. American company Ansys will support research led by the
Waste-to-Energy
Why waste-to-energy is an emerging investment for industries
New energy can be produced from waste, and a whole new field of waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies have been developed to
Energy Storage
Why do we need energy storage systems?
Energy storage is an essential enabler of the energy transition. In the past decades, Europe has shifted from an energy
Corporate
Universal Kraft’s new solar project in Canada will generate energy for up to 100,000 households
Universal Kraft partnered up with Korkia to develop a solar project in Canada that aims to produce one gigawatt of
Hydrogen
Hydrogen fuel transportation and storage are getting safer
Researchers recently announced that they have made a breakthrough that will make it possible to produce large amounts of ultra-pure
Sustainability
There is a new artificial intelligence recycling technology. Let’s find out.
New recycling technology has been developing an artificial intelligence to help programs to sort plastics effectively and affordably in order
Ammonia
Ammonia green corridors may be taking shape
To achieve full decarbonization of the shipping sector by 2050 can be catalyzed by ammonia green corridors.
Sustainability
What is the EU taxonomy and how does it set its criteria for green technologies?
It is expected to become the global standard for determining whether an economic activity can be considered environmentally sustainable.
Hydrogen
Is it safe to use hydrogen at home and cars?
According to the US Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy it is safe to use hydrogen at home.
Sustainability
Why should we care about geo-engineering?
As the threats of climate change grow, we’re all likely to hear more and more about the possibilities, and dangers, of geo-engineering.
Corporate
Universal Kraft at Solarplaza Summit Portugal
Universal Kraft will be attending Solarplaza Summit Portugal to discuss the status, challenges, and opportunities of the Portuguese solar market.
Sustainability
Solid state batteries are the future of electric mobility. Here’s why!
Solid state batteries have the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of EV batteries, compared to traditional batteries.
Sustainability
What is carbon capture and storage?
Carbon capture and storage is a process of capturing carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and industrial facilities, transporting it to a storage site.
Solar Energy
Discover the newest solar power solutions
Solar power solutions and developments have been increasing year by year. More viable commercial solar energy platforms are becoming available
Hydrogen
White hydrogen. What is it?
When you hear about “white hydrogen”, we refer to the naturally occurring one that might be (rarely) found in underground deposits.
Corporate
Universal Kraft gets involved in Sustainability Initiative
The Swedish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce allied with Universal Kraft and other companies to promote the Sustainability Initiative.
Solar Energy
Discover the solar farms that work without sun
Solar farms that work at night, in the rain and self-clean? Yes, it exists. Find out. With the worldwide roll-out
Hydrogen
Can salt water help produce green hydrogen?
With the price of renewable electricity on the decline, to produce green hydrogen is becoming an increasingly viable option.
Corporate
How climate crisis is affecting our jobs
The climate crisis is changing the way we live and the way we work. In 2019, the UN’s International Labour
Hydrogen
What is yellow hydrogen?
Hydrogen is a clean alternative to methane, also known as natural gas and it’s gaining focus in different forms are
Hydrogen
Hydrogen cars are a possibility. But when?
Electric and hybrid cars are gaining in popularity, but they’re not the only option for more environmentally friendly driving.
Hydrogen
Hydrogen planes could be the future of aviation by 2035?
The aviation industry has been turning its attention to the development of hydrogen planes to reduce their reliance on fossil fuel and the massive carbon footprint it leaves behind.
Sustainability
How to install a home charging station for your electric car?
Electric cars are becoming more and more popular by the day, and for good reasons. They’re environmentally friendly, safe, easy
Solar Energy
What if we use photovoltaics for electric vehicles on low-speed?
EV’s are the future of mobility and are in constant update. Photovoltaics for electric vehicles are under study. According to
Solar Energy
Solar powered gadgets: an easier and cheaper tech lifestyle
More and more people are using gadgets everyday, becoming more dependent of these electronic devices and having them charged all
Solar Energy
Do you know how night solar panels generate power?
‘Night solar panels’ are able to generate enough energy to charge a phone. The panels were discovered in 2020, when scientists
Solar Energy
The stabilizing effect of vertical PV east-west oriented
Researchers from the Leipzig University of Applied Sciences have looked at how vertical PV systems could provide more electricity during periods of higher demand, while enabling a higher level of integration with agricultural activities.
Hydrogen
Forget free shipping. What about zero emissions shipping?
A recent study calculated that a clean fuel shipping would only add a few cents to the product price. Green hydrogen-based fuels, or e-fuels, may be the way to decarbonise shipping transports. Zero emissions shipping can be in the near future.
Solar Energy
In Portugal, solar panels’ VAT decreased to 6%
Aiming for an energy transition push, Portugal approved the VAT reduction for solar panels, from 23% to 6%. Since July 2022, solar panels are a more attractive investment for those who want to take advantage of the solar energy.
Sustainability
3 things you need to know about electric mobility
Electric mobility is the future – no, it is the present – when it comes to a more greener energy and healthy environment. We selected 3 facts about electric mobility so you can move more sustainably.
Sustainability
What are the top environmental issues we are facing today
Environmental issues are no news. Climate change, pollution and so on, are on the top of the concerns when it comes to protecting the environment and creating a better future.
Solar Energy
Discover the benefits of agrivoltaics
Climate change brings a roll of risks from physical impacts to ecosystems, agro-ecosystems, agricultural production, food chains and so on.
Solar Energy
How to use your solar panels for heating water
Did you know you can use your solar panels for heating water, helping you save money on your utility bills?
Solar Energy
Types Of Solar Generators You Need To Know
You have probably already heard about solar generators, those famous plates installed on the roofs, that together with other equipment capture and convert sunlight into electricity.
Solar Energy
How to use Solar Energy To Generate Economy In Your Home Or Company
Photovoltaic systems are the way to take advantage of solar energy and bring 3 great returns to your home or business.
Solar Energy
Solar energy for companies: all questions answered
One of the most debated topics has been solar energy for companies, that continues to grow and increasingly worry about their expenses and investments.