Scott Simonsen, Author at Singularity Hub

Scott is currently doing research and editing for the UN. He's most interested in sustainable energy, global politics, and cryptocurrencies. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and being outdoors.

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To Achieve 100% Renewable Energy, We Need Way Better Batteries

Scott Simonsen - Sep 21, 2017

When it comes to grid storage our batteries are terrible. A grid powered entirely from solar and wind wouldn’t work with the current state of energy storage, as solar and wind don’t produce consistently, and...

5 Reasons the UN Is Jumping on the Blockchain Bandwagon

Scott Simonsen - Sep 03, 2017

By the time they woke on May 31st, 2017, 10,000 Syrian refugees stationed at Azraq camp in Jordan had received their long-awaited aid. But instead of the typical white and blue trucks from the...