
via NREL
One of the leading thinkers in nano-science has called on the energy materials community to help finally put an end to the world’s reliance on fossil fuels.
In a hard-hitting editorial published by Energy and Environmental Materials, Professor Ravi Silva, Director of the Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) at the University of Surrey, argues that there are no coherent excuses left to justify the use of fossil fuels. In his paper, Professor Silva challenges the scientific community to lead the world away from a reality where fossil fuels still account for 80 per cent of the energy mix.
While the cost of clean energy generation has plummeted over recent years, Professor Silva argues that significant innovations in advanced batteries and energy storage technologies are needed to meet the International Energy Agency’s goal of the planet being carbon net-zero by 2050.
For example, the transportation sector would need to see a 15-fold rise in electric vehicle sales from 10m in 2020 to 145m in 2030 – a goal entirely dependent on a leap in battery and energy storage technology, according to Professor Silva.
Professor Silva concludes that these unprecedented but much-needed goals are only possible if the scientific community usher in a new wave of energy materials that are cheap, easily deployable and have short payback times.
Professor Ravi Silva, Director of the ATI at the University of Surrey, said:
“The pandemic has been a truly horrific experience. However, one of the few positives that I can gather from the past two years is that it has allowed me to take stock and refocus on the incredible challenge of combatting climate change. It is increasingly clear that the energy materials community has a crucial role to play in weaning the world off fossil fuels.
“The cost of green energy is falling all the time – in the UK, solar and wind generation is competitive with fossil fuels. But we need to look at improvements in thin-film technologies, new polymers and other hybrid materials that can boost energy capture capabilities while reducing the cost of production if we are to have a genuine green energy revolution.”
Read the full paper here.
Original Article: No excuse to continue reliance on fossil fuels, says leading nano-technologist
More from: University of Surrey
The Latest Updates from Bing News & Google News
Go deeper with Bing News on:
Reliance on fossil fuels
- Energy Ministry Inks 5 Mous For Green Energy Projects Set To Boost Climate Finance, Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependence
AMMAN - Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed during COP28 in the field of green hydrogen and green ammonia are set to usher a new era of climate ...
- In our opinion: More work is needed to reduce fossil fuel use
While the many experts at COP28 will be discussing a variety of things that contribute to climate change, the widespread reliance on fossil fuels has been the main topic of discussion. It is widely ...
- Michigan’s Reliance on Fossil Fuel Is About to Reduce Thanks to These Six Bills
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is leading the charge against fossil fuels. She just signed a package of six green energy bills.
- Reliance On Fossil Fuels Must Be Phased Out Forthwith - EU Council President
( MENAFN - Trend News Agency) DUBAI, UAE, December 1. It is critical to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels as quickly as possible, EU Council President Charles Michel said, Trend reports.
- UN chief calls on world leaders to plan for future without fossil fuels
Critics point to the UAE’s reliance on fossil fuels and its status as a major global oil producer. Documents published by the Centre for Climate Change and the BBC this week seemed to show plans by ...
Go deeper with Google Headlines on:
Reliance on fossil fuels
[google_news title=”” keyword=”reliance on fossil fuels” num_posts=”5″ blurb_length=”0″ show_thumb=”left”]
Go deeper with Bing News on:
Energy materials
- 15th GRIHA Summit: USGKnauf, TERI unveil study demonstrating energy & cost savings in modern construction with Gypsum Board Drywall & Gypsum Plasters
HVAC energy consumption analysis demonstrates an impressive 12.42% reduction when opting for Aquapanel on the exterior and Plasterboard on interior walls, outperforming traditional construction ...
- More caffeinated energy drinks pulled from shelves: Here's what was recalled in Canada this week
Here's a list of items Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalled this week, including mushrooms, more caffeinated energy drinks, and electric cooktops.
- Platinum’s use as an actuator material is being investigated
Nanoporous platinum, a platinum matrix containing tiny pores to increase energy conduction, has recently been created in large quantities for the first time, for trial use as an actuator material, the ...
- Latest Sector News
TotalEnergies SE CEO Patrick Pouyanne discusses the oil supply-demand balance and the outlook for the liquefied natural gas market. He speaks with Bloomberg on the sidelines of the COP28 summit in ...
- How Technology is Changing the Global Energy Market
Fundamental modeling, in contrast, uses the physics of a material asset to predict how changing circumstances will affect it over time. Entire physical energy systems can now be converted into ...
Go deeper with Google Headlines on:
Energy materials
[google_news title=”” keyword=”energy materials” num_posts=”5″ blurb_length=”0″ show_thumb=”left”]