Entries by Mathias Haugner

NREL Study Series on Electrification Sheds Light on Economic, Environmental, and Other Factors for Industries and Technologies

January 9, 2018 in /by

NREL Study Series on Electrification Sheds Light on Economic, Environmental, and Other Factors for Industries and Technologies Electricity generation impacts development opportunities and capacities for industries, communities, households, and individuals. Exploring future scenarios helps determine best practices moving forward. A variety of resources are crucial in supporting functioning communities. Electricity, heat, and other components are […]

Unique Energy Generation-Plus-Storage Options Can Lead to Improved Sustainability Infrastructure

January 2, 2018 in /by

Unique Energy Generation-Plus-Storage Options Can Lead to Improved Sustainability Infrastructure As individual renewable-energy technologies continue to improve in their respective markets, combining them with storage and a modern grid infrastructure becomes increasingly relevant. Communities depend on a variety of resources to function. Utilities like electricity, water, heat, and more all rely on different inputs to […]

U.S. Renewables Production Growing Amidst Decreases in Other Fuel Sources

December 26, 2017 in /by

U.S. Renewables Production Growing Amidst Decreases in Other Fuel Sources As cost and other factors drive up competitiveness of renewable energy resources, growth trends continue to be seen among many regions. The benefits of generating renewable energy and decentralizing the creation of different resources is more relevant now than ever. A number of supporting factors—including […]

Unique Integration of Solar and Other Sustainability Technologies with Traditional Farming Can Result in More Productive Land Use

December 19, 2017 in /by

Unique Integration of Solar and Other Sustainability Technologies with Traditional Farming Can Result in More Productive Land Use With growing research highlighting many benefits of incorporating sustainability technologies and methods into agriculture models, transitioning to a better infrastructure is increasingly justified. Team Gemini has recently explored a variety of farming enterprises that are integrating solar […]

Industrial Farming Practices Would Benefit from Increased Sustainability amidst Strains on Aquifers

December 12, 2017 in /by

Industrial Farming Practices Would Benefit from Increased Sustainability amidst Strains on Aquifers With aquifers and other precious water supplies becoming more strained with increased demands on agriculture, more sustainable options need to be implemented to safeguard future resources. Water management is a critical infrastructure topic, as communities around the world are impacted by the ways […]

Renewable Energy Projected to Grow and Provide Significant Energy Generation Capacity in Years to Come

December 5, 2017 in /by

Renewable Energy Projected to Grow and Provide Significant Energy Generation Capacity in Years to Come As decentralized renewable energy generation and other factors contribute to efficiencies in costs, technology performance, and more, renewables are set to provide increasingly larger portions of global energy generation. As the number of success cases build on the benefits of […]

Decentralized Energy Generation Can Lead Cost-Effective Options for Expanding Resource Access

November 28, 2017 in /by

Decentralized Energy Generation Can Lead Cost-Effective Options for Expanding Resource Access With more countries and communities pursuing full electrification for its residents, decentralized energy and other resource generation can lead the way in economic competitiveness. An increasing number of success cases demonstrate the benefits of decentralizing the creation of resources, from pursuits in Japan to […]

Planned Boston Community Is Looking to Implement a Variety of Sustainability Measures to Address Different Needs

November 21, 2017 in /by

Planned Boston Community Is Looking to Implement a Variety of Sustainability Measures to Address Different Needs Combining elements of renewable energy generation, energy efficiency, local agriculture, and other resources, sustainable communities are aiming to provide utilities and other commodities in ways that promote a Triple Bottom Line. There are a growing number of success cases […]

Rural Water Treatment Initiatives Become Increasingly Important as Contaminant Levels Remain High Across Many Communities

November 14, 2017 in /by

Rural Water Treatment Initiatives Become Increasingly Important as Contaminant Levels Remain High Across Many Communities As agriculture is a vital contributor to the livelihood of communities, pollution of different water supplies is increasingly impacting environmental, health, and other issues. Water treatment is a far-reaching infrastructure topic, as countless people are impacted by the ways in […]

Alaskan Archipelago Offers Example of Effective Microgrid Integration for Sustainable Energy Resource Generation

November 7, 2017 in /by

Alaskan Archipelago Offers Example of Effective Microgrid Integration for Sustainable Energy Resource Generation In efforts to stabilize energy use amidst growing demands and unpredictable commodity prices and supplies, microgrids can effectively provide solutions between various energy sources. There are a growing number of success cases for the integration of microgrids, from recent endeavors in Japan […]