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"Brazil generates 88% of power from renewables in 2024"
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Brazil generates 88% of power from renewables in 2024
Brazil’s electricity mix was 88% renewable in 2024, with wind and solar supplying about 24% of total demand, according to new data from state-owned energy agency Empresa de Pesquisa Energetica (EPE).

"A solar panel recycling scheme would help reduce waste, but please repair and reuse first"
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A solar panel recycling scheme would help reduce waste, but please repair and reuse first
Older rooftop solar systems are being scrapped – often well before the end of their useful life. Establishing a product stewardship scheme is part of the solution.

"Study Says Clean Energy Rollbacks Will Cost Economy $1.1 Trillion by 2035"
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Study Says Clean Energy Rollbacks Will Cost Economy $1.1 Trillion by 2035 - Inside Climate News
As the Trump administration makes the economic case for the repeal of climate policies, sobering numbers emerge on health and energy costs.

"2025: A landmark year for solar energy"
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2025: A landmark year for solar energy
The IEA-PVPS 2025 Snapshot of Global PV Markets reveals a pivotal moment for solar power: global PV capacity surpassed 2.2 TW, with more than 600 GW installed in 2024 alone. As module prices fell due to oversupply, installation volumes continued to grow, highlighting both the strength and volatility of the global PV industry.

"Support for renewables shrinks as fossil fuel interest grows"
#Renewables #FossilFuels #Climate #ClimateChange

Support for renewables shrinks as fossil fuel interest grows
Observers blame "culture wars,” while a Republican consultant says messaging for clean energy must emphasize economic, not environmental, benefits.

"Just 2% of tidal and offshore solar energy could make a dent in carbon dioxide emissions"
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Just 2% of tidal and offshore solar energy could make a dent in carbon dioxide emissions
Harnessing just 2% of the energy potential from tidal and offshore solar sources could make a significant dent in global CO2 emissions, new research has found.

"World’s largest 1 MW/100 MWh sand battery commissioned in Finland"
#Finland #Energy #Battery #Renewables

World’s largest 1 MW/100 MWh sand battery commissioned in Finland
Finnish startup Polar Night Energy has commissioned the world’s largest sand battery in Pornainen, southern Finland. The industrial-scale system delivers 1 MW of thermal power with 100 MWh storage capacity, covering up to a month’s summer heat demand and nearly a week’s winter demand for the local district heating network.

"EU on track to meet 2030 emissions goal thanks to strong progress on renewables"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Energy #Renewables

EU says it is ‘well on track’ to reach 2030 emissions target
Belgium, Estonia and Poland were also singled out for not submitting their NECPs and were urged to “do so without delay”.

"Egypt approves four solar, wind projects totaling 400 MW"
#Egypt #SolarPower #WindTurines #Renewables

Egypt approves four solar, wind projects totaling 400 MW
The Egyptian government has approved four solar and wind projects totaling 400 MW, with a combined investment of $388 million. The two solar and two solar-wind hybrid projects will sell energy directly to industrial customers.

"Meta adds another 650 MW of solar power to its AI push"
#Meta #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Meta adds another 650 MW of solar power to its AI push | TechCrunch
The company already has more than 12 gigawatts of capacity in its renewable power portfolio.

"UK risks missing 2030 clean power target, Parliament Committee warns"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

"Composite material keeps solar panels cool, boosting longevity by more than 200%"
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Composite material keeps solar panels cool, boosting longevity by more than 200%
A team of international researchers led by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia has developed a new composite material made of acrylate that enhances the performance of solar cells. Adhering the composite material to solar cells deployed in Saudi Arabia for weeks significantly raised the power output and longevity while reducing the electricity consumed by the cells. The study can be read in Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports.