Conservation and Sustainability
Explore the cutting-edge of sustainable energy, delving into innovative technologies and solutions shaping a greener future.
In our increasingly digitised world, data generation has become ubiquitous, driving innovation and convenience. However, a significant yet often overlooked environmental challenge looms: the burgeoning "dark data" problem. Dark data refers to the vast quantities of digital information collected, processed, and stored by organisations that subsequently remain unused for any meaningful purpose. This inert data,… Continue reading Deconstructing the Environmental Cost of Dark Data
The vast and powerful energy contained within our oceans represents one of the most promising, yet largely untapped, sources of clean, renewable electricity. Beyond the more established offshore wind farms, marine renewable energy (MRE) technologies seek to convert the predictable and consistent forces of tides, waves, and ocean temperature differentials into sustainable power. Harnessing this… Continue reading Marine Renewable Energy: Harnessing the Power of the Oceans
The global transition to renewable energy sources like solar and wind power presents a significant challenge: their inherent intermittency. The sun does not always shine, and the wind does not always blow, leading to fluctuations in electricity supply that can destabilise the grid. Advanced energy storage solutions are emerging as the vital component to overcome… Continue reading Advanced Energy Storage: Powering a Renewable Future
Green hydrogen is emerging as a vital component in the global transition away from fossil fuels. It offers a clean, potent, and versatile energy carrier with the capacity to decarbonise heavy industry and transport, while also providing a means for energy storage. Unlike other hydrogen production methods, green hydrogen production generates virtually no greenhouse gas… Continue reading Green Hydrogen: A Sustainable Energy Solution
Kenya is actively developing its geothermal resources, particularly in regions like the Menengai Geothermal Project in Nakuru. Historically, direct uses of geothermal heat in Kenya date back decades, with local settlers in Eburru using it for drying pyrethrum, and communities in Eburru, Suswa, and Narok condensing steam from natural fumaroles for domestic purposes. More recently,… Continue reading Geothermal Brine in Kenya: A Valuable Resource