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Top countries leading the renewable revolution

The climate crisis is currently one of the most pressing issues on earth. Every day, scientists are researching new technologies and advancing their understanding of energy in order to further the fight against climate change. However, not all countries are equally invested in moving forward with regards to renewable energy. There are some that seem disinterested, while others are spearheading what is being referred to as the renewable revolution. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that our planet is suffering. The polar ice caps are melting at an alarming rate, the temperature is hotter than ever before, and natural disasters seem to be occurring with far more frequency than in previous eras. If we don’t act now, there may be precious little left for our children and grandchildren to inherit. Right now, these are the five countries doing the most to further the renewable revolution. Sweden Scandinavia has always been particularly impressive when it comes to fo

Trends Affecting the Energy Sector in 2019

Every year, the energy sector is faced with a new set of challenges. Over the past few decades, the aim of the game has been to bring the cost of energy generation down whilst simultaneously increasing its efficiency. In 2019, however, the landscape looks slightly different. Thanks to the advent of the Internet of Things, and a number of other highly data-intensive developments, demand for energy is higher than ever before and increasing at an unprecedented rate. But, on the flip side, increased efficiency by way of widespread automation, among other things, intends to bring this demand back down. So, what do scientists predict to be the main trends that will affect the energy sector in 2019? Automation, Automation, Automation Automation is the word on everyone’s lips right now. From vehicles to factory machinery to even entire cities, everyone is working towards automation. In the long-run, this is expected to increase energy efficiency but right now automation is