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Energy: Trends Report 2023, Quantumrun Foresight

The shift towards renewables and clean energy sources has been gathering momentum, driven by climate change concerns. Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydropower, offer a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Technology advancement and cost reductions have made renewables increasingly accessible, leading to growing investment and widespread adoption.

Despite progress, there are still challenges to overcome, including integrating renewables into existing energy grids and addressing energy storage issues. This report section will cover the energy sector trends Quantumrun Foresight is focusing on in 2023.

Click here to explore more category insights from Quantumrun Foresight’s 2023 Trends Report.

The shift towards renewables and clean energy sources has been gathering momentum, driven by climate change concerns. Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydropower, offer a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Technology advancement and cost reductions have made renewables increasingly accessible, leading to growing investment and widespread adoption.

Despite progress, there are still challenges to overcome, including integrating renewables into existing energy grids and addressing energy storage issues. This report section will cover the energy sector trends Quantumrun Foresight is focusing on in 2023.

Click here to explore more category insights from Quantumrun Foresight’s 2023 Trends Report.

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Biofuels: Weighing the benefits of a renewable energy source
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Biofuels have proven to be a reliable renewable energy source, but closer examination reveals that the benefits may not outweigh the cost.
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Fusion power plants: Inspiration from the sun to power our planet
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Fusion power plants represent a new era in clean energy production.
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Zero-carbon natural gas: Greening a transition energy source
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Zero-carbon natural gas is a game-changer in the world of fossil fuels, providing a way to burn natural gas while reducing carbon emissions.
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Tidal energy: Harvesting clean energy from the ocean
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The potential of tidal energy has not been fully explored, but emerging technologies are changing that.
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Cheaper EV batteries to make electric vehicles cheaper than gas vehicles
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The continuing decline in EV battery prices may cause EVs to be cheaper than gas vehicles by 2022.
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The wind power industry is tackling its waste problem
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Industry leaders and academics are working on technology that would make it possible to recycle huge wind turbine blades
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Hydrogen electrolyzer: Providing the fuel of our energy future
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Hydrogen, produced via electrolysis, can be utilized as a clean energy source, forming an essential component in the global shift to renewable energy.
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Community solar: Bringing solar power to the masses
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Since solar power is still inaccessible to vast segments of the US population, community solar is providing solutions to fill gaps in the market.
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Hydrogen energy investment skyrockets, industry poised to power the future
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Green hydrogen could supply up to 25 percent of the world’s energy needs by 2050.
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Next-Gen nuclear energy emerges as a potentially-safe alternative
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Nuclear power could still contribute to a carbon-free world with several initiatives underway to make it safer and produce less problematic waste.
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Graphene battery: Hype becomes a fast-charging reality
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A sliver of graphite holds superpowers to unleash electrification on a grand scale
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Wind energy soars to new highs among renewables
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Wind energy is becoming one of the cheapest and most widely used forms of energy generation, and should see continued uptake over the next decade.
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Waste-to-energy: A probable solution to global waste problem
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Waste-to-energy systems can reduce waste volume by burning waste to produce electricity.
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China stops foreign coal investments: Offering the climate a lifeline through restricting new investments
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The last major economy financing coal projects stops the financing of overseas coal projects.
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Coal plant cleanup: Managing the aftermath of dirty forms of energy
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Coal plant cleanup is an expensive and essential process to protect workers' health and the environment.
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Green ammonia: Sustainable and energy-efficient chemistry
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Using green ammonia's extensive energy storage capabilities may be a costly yet sustainable alternative to traditional power sources.
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Private money in nuclear fusion: The future of energy generation is funded
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Increased private funding in the nuclear fusion industry is speeding up research and development.
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Next-generation wind power: Transforming the turbines of the future
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The urgency of transitioning towards renewable energy is driving worldwide innovations in the wind power industry.
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The solar energy industry: The leader in renewable energy generation
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Plummeting costs and advancements in solar technology are promoting its dominance as the leading form of renewable energy in a world craving new energy sources.
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Peak oil: Short-term oil use to rise and peak mid-century
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The world has begun transitioning away from fossil fuels, yet industry projections suggest that oil use has not yet reached its global peak as countries seek to close energy supply gaps while they develop their renewable energy infrastructure.
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Hydropower and drought: Obstacles to the clean energy transition
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New research suggests that hydropower in the United States may decline 14 percent in 2022, compared to 2021 levels, as drought and dry conditions persist.
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Thorium energy: A greener energy solution to nuclear reactors
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Thorium and molten salt reactors could be the next “big thing” in energy, but how safe and green are they?
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Oil use decline: A world where oil no longer drives the global economy
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According to research, oil consumption might drop 70 percent from present levels by 2050 in a scenario where the world rapidly transitions to other forms of energy.