Trends related to Energy
Better Batteries
Building a better battery has been an elusive challenge for decades—but we could make new headway in the coming years.
Grid Management
Increased demands for power will pose new challenges over the next two decades.
Reversing Environmental Rules and Regulations
Some governments around the world are now relaxing or eliminating rules and regulations designed to mitigate human-caused environmental damage.
Green Tech
Sustainable technologies are built to reduce the human species’ short- and long-term impact on the environment.
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is collected from sources that can be replenished on a reasonable timescale.
Charging Stations
Auto manufacturers are investing $225 billion to electrify their fleets in the next few years.
Ultra-High-Voltage Direct Current and Macro Grids
A national direct-current macro grid could drastically lower emissions in an affordable way without compromising our access to electricity.
Wireless Charging Everywhere
Laptops, earphones, mobile devices, and even portable batteries will be chargeable without wires in the coming years. This year we should see rollout of universal wireless […]
Energy Trading Platforms for Blockchain
In 2018, companies in Singapore started buying and selling renewable energy certificates on a blockchain-powered system. Like carbon trading in other markets, Singapore’s system, launched by […]