Energy – The Sneffels

Prasoon Kumar Thakur May 29, 2023 Energy

Blockchain and Energy Trading: Transforming the Future of the Power Sector

Blockchain technology, originally known for its association with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has found its way into various industries, including the energy sector. With its decentralized and transparent nature, blockchain holds immense potential to revolutionize energy trading and transform the way…

Prasoon Kumar Thakur May 23, 2023 Energy, Self Improvement::Success

Urgent Call for Global Climate Action: Nations with Significant Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The issue of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and their impact on climate change is a global concern. While many countries have taken significant steps towards reducing their emissions and transitioning to cleaner energy sources, there are still nations that contribute…

Prasoon Kumar Thakur May 23, 2023 Energy, Self Improvement::Success

Electrification of End-Use Sectors: Advancing Sustainable Transformation

In recent years, there has been a growing global consensus on the urgent need to address climate change and transition towards a more sustainable future. One pivotal aspect of this transformation is the electrification of end-use sectors. By replacing fossil…

Prasoon Kumar Thakur May 21, 2023 Energy

German EV Batteries are Seizing the Future

By 2030, global sales of electric vehicle batteries are anticipated to exceed $60 billion. According to David Meyer’s article from Fortune on April 7, 2019. Germany is interested in a piece of the market that Asia mostly controls. On November…

Prasoon Kumar Thakur May 21, 2023 Energy

Biodiesel: an Alternative to Conventional Fuel

Bio-diesel is a renewable, alternative fuel made from vegetable oils, animal fats, and recycled cooking grease. It is gaining popularity worldwide as a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Bio-diesel can be used in existing diesel engines…

Prasoon Kumar Thakur November 27, 2022 Energy, Event, News

7 design strategies for achieving Net Zero Carbon

For a project to be considered net zero carbon, its life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions must be zero or less. Among these sources are: Implications of operational energy and water during their life cycles. Construction’s life-cycle effects on material extraction, production,…

Prasoon Kumar Thakur November 16, 2022 Energy, News

Creating conflict? The effects of the switch to green energy on peace and security

Global investments in renewable energy are soaring due to the push to attain net zero. The move to green energy is becoming more urgent, and the advantages for investors could grow due to increases in energy prices brought on by…

Prasoon Kumar Thakur September 8, 2022 Energy

The Ukraine war could accelerate Germany’s transition to green energy

Despite Berlin’s intention to interconnect coal-fired power stations to make up for declining fossil fuel supplies from Russia, a Sunday report suggested that the Ukraine conflict’s effects could hasten Germany’s shift to green energy. The German government has been practicing…

Prasoon Kumar Thakur September 4, 2022 Energy

CYBER SECURITY RISKS IN THE POWER SECTOR

When malevolent attackers gain access to an industrial control system, they can destroy control and safety procedures, resulting in expensive outages, damaged turbines, dangers to the safety of the workforce, and even environmental disasters. This is why NERC CIP and…

Prasoon Kumar Thakur September 4, 2022 Energy

Storing green hydrogen at a large scale for future use

For the hydrogen economy to work, storing hydrogen at a large scale is necessary. This is a topic of concern because hydrogen is the lightest molecule and hydrogen gas has a very low density. For vehicular applications, this is a…