Renewable energy used to be the future, it's now the present. The energy transition marks the global shift from dependence on fossil fuels to a low/zero carbon future, but what will that involve? Solar power, offshore wind, geothermal, biomass and hydrogen all have their parts to play, backed by government policies and subsidy schemes to incentivise companies. In our blogs we will explore the different elements of this booming global industry, which Brunel is helping to grow by providing companies with specialists and industrial services. Need help? Get in touch about renewable energy recruitment
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Vanadium: key to the green revolutionWhat is vanadium, how is it currently being used and why is there increasing excitement around its role in the future? -
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Will electricity be generated out of thin air in the future?The remedy for limited power supply could be wireless power transmission or - even more consistently - power generation directly in the mobile device. -
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Energy storage is vital for renewable energy’s future: Here’s whyAs renewable energy use continues to grow, it faces a looming challenge: in a world accustomed to having electricity on demand, renewable energy’s reliance on specific weather means that it offers intermittent availability, which could create a less ... -
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The pros and cons of onshore & offshore windBoth onshore and offshore wind will see explosive growth in the coming decade. Learn more about the pros and cons of onshore and offshore wind power, including how each works, their usage in the global energy marketplace, and why both will play an im ... -
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The 3 Main Types of HydrogenA closer look at grey, blue and green hydrogen. -
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What is concentrated solar power (CSP), and how does it work?Learn more about what concentrated solar power is, including how it works, how it’s used, its advantages and drawbacks and how it differs from solar PV. -
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How Wind Turbines Have Evolved - From The First to the Biggest.From ancient times when they were used to grind flour, through to modern day leviathans which can provide power to thousands of homes -
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Interview with an Offshore Project PlannerWhat does a Planner do when working on a project? How do they build windfarms offshore?
