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Energy Justice and the Renewable Transition: Addressing Inequities in Carbon-Intensive Regions

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The global shift towards renewable energy is crucial in mitigating climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring a sustainable future. Yet, this transition is far from equitable. For carbon-intensive regions, where economies and livelihoods are tightly linked to fossil fuels, the renewable energy transition presents significant challenges. These regions face the risk of economic destabilization, job loss, and social upheaval. In this context, the concept of energy justice has emerged as a critical framework…

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AI-Powered Load Forecasting and Smart Grids: Yellakari Kesava Charyulu’s Vision for Andhra Pradesh’s Energy Future

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In this insightful interview, Yellakari Kesava Charyulu, Chief Engineer at the Andhra Pradesh State Load Dispatch Center (SLDC), discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with managing a power grid in one of India’s most dynamic states. As renewable energy plays an increasingly larger role, Mr. Charyulu explains how the SLDC is adapting to integrate intermittent power sources, manage peak demand, and adopt cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and smart grids. He also shares…

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Nuclear Energy and the Future: A Journey Through Material Innovation

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Advancement of Nuclear Energy Through a Materials Engineering Perspective Climate change and diminishing fossil fuels have fostered the development of cleaner and more sustainable energy sources since the past half a century. Advancements in nuclear energy have been gaining renewed attention as a source of stable and non-intermittent energy. Advanced nuclear reactors, heralded as the next generation of nuclear technology, promise to deliver safer, more efficient, and more sustainable energy. However, the success of these…