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"We get more useful energy out of renewables than fossil fuels"
#Energy #Renewables #FossilFuels

We get more useful energy out of renewables than fossil fuels
It costs less energy to get fossil fuels, but we can't use them as efficiently.

"Australia targets 6 GW of new renewables in ‘largest ever’ tender"
#Australia #Renewables #Energy

Australia targets 6 GW of new renewables in ‘largest ever’ tender
Australia’s “largest-ever” tender for renewable energy will open in May, with the federal government targeting 6 GW of new solar and wind projects.

Known for decades, happening now.
Economically, #renewables and #nuclear don't fit together very well.

"Renewables are meeting 95% of Portugal’s electricity needs. How did it become a European leader?"
#Portugal #Energy #Renewables

Renewables covered 95% of Portugal’s power needs last month
Portugal has made huge progress in renewable power, up from 27 per cent in 2005 and 54 per cent in 2017.

"Chart: Global clean energy manufacturing, by the numbers"
#Industry #Energy #Renewables

Chart: Global clean energy manufacturing, by the numbers
China has a huge lead in building the technologies of the energy transition. Can the U.S. and Europe catch up?

#Hydroelectric power is just one dam thing after another.
#Renewables #puns

"Debunking the Solar Panel Waste Myth"
#Solar #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Debunking the Solar Panel Waste Myth | Happy Eco News
As the world increasingly turns to solar energy as a clean and sustainable power source, concerns about solar panel waste have emerged as a potential

"German startup planning vertical floating PV plant"
#Germany #Solar #SolarPower #Renewables

German startup planning vertical floating PV plant
Germany-based Sinn Power plans to build a 1.8 MW floating PV system with vertically deployed solar modules. Construction is expected to start this summer.

"Battery costs have dropped 90% in under 15 years giving renewables a boost, new IEA report reveals"
#Batteries #Energy #Renewables

‘Game changers’: Battery costs drop by 90% in 15 years
To hit our 2030 energy goals, global storage capacity needs to increase sixfold. Batteries will do most of the heavy lifting.

"Denmark launches its biggest offshore wind farm tender"
#Denmark #Wind #WindTurbines #Renewables

Denmark launches its biggest offshore wind farm tender
The Danish Energy Agency on Monday launched its biggest tender for the construction of offshore wind farms, aimed at producing six gigawatts by 2030—more than double Denmark's current capacity.

"Mesmerizing vertical turbine wall to enter customer trials this year"
#Energy #Renewables #WindTurbines

Mesmerizing vertical turbine wall to enter customer trials this year
Since revealing a concept for an energy generating wall back in 2021, designer Joe Doucet has been working on bringing the idea to life. That time is here with the launch of Airiva, a modular rotary wind turbine wall destined for installation on city buildings and infrastructure.

"Swiss approve law boosting renewable energy generation"
#Switzerland #Renewables #Energy

Swiss approve law boosting renewable energy generation
Switzerland approved a law on Sunday aimed at accelerating the development of renewable energies, as part of the country's bid to attain carbon neutrality by 2050.

"Swiss approve law boosting renewable energy generation"
#Switzerland #Renewables #Energy

Swiss approve law boosting renewable energy generation
Switzerland approved a law on Sunday aimed at accelerating the development of renewable energies, as part of the country's bid to attain carbon neutrality by 2050.

"Investment in clean energy likely to be double figure for fossil fuels in 2024, IEA says"
#Energy #Renewables #FossilFuels

"Chinese manufacturers offering prices up to 200% lower, says WoodMac"
#China #Renewables #Energy

Chinese manufacturers offering prices up to 200% lower, says WoodMac
Wood Mackenzie says in its latest report that low prices and integrated supply chains allow Chinese manufacturers to supply more than 65% of total global demand for renewables equipment, with its exports growing by 35% between 2019 and 2023.

"Hurricane Winds Can Destroy Solar Panels, But Developers Are Working to Fortify Them"
#Solar #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Hurricane Winds Can Destroy Solar Panels, But Developers Are Working to Fortify Them - Inside Climate News
Gale-force winds and dark skies during hurricanes pose major issues for solar infrastructure.

"World will miss target of tripling renewable electricity generation by 2030 – IEA"
#Renewables #Energy #IEA

"India to add 14.5 GW of PV per year in fiscal 2025, 2026"
#India #Solar #SolarPower #Renewables <…

India to add 14.5 GW of PV per year in fiscal 2025, 2026
India Ratings and Research says India will maintain its current pace of renewable-energy capacity additions due to a significant drop in equipment prices and ongoing policy support.

"Some countries could meet their total electricity needs from floating solar panels, research shows"
#Solar #SolarPower #Energy

Some countries could meet their total electricity needs from floating solar panels, research shows
Floating solar photovoltaic panels could supply all the electricity needs of some countries, new research has shown.

"‘Deliberately ambitious’: Eurostar promises to power its trains with 100% renewable energy by 2030"
#Trains #PublicTransport #Eurostar

Eurostar vows to power its trains with 100% renewable energy by 2030
In one European country, its trains have already been running entirely on wind power since 2017.

"Study estimates global floating solar potential at 1,302 TWh"
#Solar #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Study estimates global floating solar potential at 1,302 TWh
A UK-based research team has calculated the global potential of deploying floating solar arrays on almost 68,000 lakes and reservoirs. It found some countries could generate the majority of their electricity needs from floating solar panels, while five could meet all their electricity demand.

"Debunking the Wind Energy Waste Myth"
#Wind #WindTurbines #Renewables #Energy

Debunking the Wind Energy Waste Myth | Happy Eco News
The wind energy waste myth: In the battle against climate change, wind energy has emerged as a potent weapon. As much as I like to think we are all educated and informed, it would appear that a lobby opposing clean energy is now attacking wind farms. Ostensibly for generating too much waste at the end of life.

"How the Biden admin is trying to boost renewables on public land"
#US #USA #America #Renewables

How the Biden admin is trying to boost renewables on public land
The Bureau of Land Management is making it easier to develop clean energy projects in the West, while trying to balance ecosystem protection — a tricky task.

"How the Biden admin is trying to boost renewables on public land"
#US #USA #America #Renewables

How the Biden admin is trying to boost renewables on public land
The Bureau of Land Management is making it easier to develop clean energy projects in the West, while trying to balance ecosystem protection — a tricky task.

"Wind farms can offset their emissions within two years, new study shows"
#Wind #WindTurbines #Energy #Renewables

Wind farms can offset their emissions within two years, new study shows
After spinning for under two years, a wind farm can offset the carbon emissions generated across its entire 30-year lifespan, when compared to thermal power plants.

"What does the UK’s renewable energy industry want from the next Government?"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Renewables #Energy

"Off-grid solar investment down by 43% in 2023"
#Solar #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Off-grid solar investment down by 43% in 2023
The Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA) says total investment in the off-grid solar sector stood at $425 million in 2023, down 43% year on year. It says the industry needs to address a lack of early-stage financing to meet development and climate targets.

"Philippines opens nation’s biggest solar-powered irrigation system"
#Philippines #Renewables #Energy #Solar

Philippines opens nation’s biggest solar-powered irrigation system
The authorities in the Philippines have inaugurated the country's largest solar-powered irrigation system, featuring more than 1,000 solar panels and two submersible pumps. The system benefits over 200 farmers and is the first of its kind to be constructed over an irrigation canal, preserving farming land.

"Renewable energy passes 30% of world’s electricity supply"
#Renewables #Energy #Solar #SolarPower

"Azerbaijan announces first solar auction"
#Azerbaijan #Renewables #Solar #SolarPower

Azerbaijan announces first solar auction
Azerbaijan has revealed plans for its first renewables auction, in order to facilitate the design, financing, construction and operation of a 100 MW solar plant. Applicants can contact the Ministry of Energy from April 30 to participate in the first of two auction stages.

"Azerbaijan announces first solar auction"
#Azerbaijan #Renewables #Solar #SolarPower

Azerbaijan announces first solar auction
Azerbaijan has revealed plans for its first renewables auction, in order to facilitate the design, financing, construction and operation of a 100 MW solar plant. Applicants can contact the Ministry of Energy from April 30 to participate in the first of two auction stages.

"Three-step process to recover lead from end-of-life solar panels"
#Solar #SolarPower #Renewables #Recycling

Three-step process to recover lead from end-of-life solar panels
Researchers in India have developed a new solar module recycling process that transforms lead into less toxic lead monoxide. It consists of three main steps - leaching, precipitation, and calcination.

"Weather-related damage to solar assets exceed modeling expectations by 300%"
#Solar #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Weather-related damage to solar assets exceed modeling expectations by 300%
The report from kWh Analytics, with input from several industry leaders, identified 14 risks to be aware of in the solar industry, including risks related to extreme weather, such as hail, and operational risks.

"UK network operator offers earlier grid connections for 836 MW"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

UK network operator offers earlier grid connections for 836 MW
UK Power Networks’ (UKPN) distribution system operator (DSO) is expediting grid connections for 25 UK projects, totaling 836 MW.

"U.S. Saw Drop in Wind Power Last Year, Despite New Turbines"
#US #USA #America #Renewables

"Is adding a battery to your rooftop solar worth it? Here’s how to decide"
#Solar #SolarPower #Renewables #Batteries

Is adding a battery to your rooftop solar worth it? Here’s how to decide
Although expensive upfront, batteries can help you get through power outages and lower your utility bills. Federal and local incentives can sweeten the deal.

"Increasing use of renewable energy in US yields billions of dollars of benefits"
#US #USA #America #Renewables

"Increasing use of renewable energy in US yields billions of dollars of benefits"
#US #USA #America #Renewables

"Octopus Energy becomes Britain’s largest home electricity supplier"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

"Chart: Which 10 countries generated the most solar power in 2023?"
#Solar #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Chart: Which 10 countries generated the most solar power in 2023?
China was the top solar power producer last year, but it's not the only nation that saw a big leap in solar production.

"Oregon Offshore Wind Energy"
#US #USA #America #Oregon

Oregon Offshore Wind Energy | Happy Eco News
Oregon is setting up a clean energy future with the designation of its first Oregon offshore wind energy areas (WEAs) by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). This landmark decision paves the way for harnessing the power of the Pacific Ocean winds to generate clean, renewable energy.

"Energy giant RWE to build two new wind farms off the German coast"
#Germany #WindTurbines #Energy #Renewables

Energy giant RWE to build two new wind farms off the German coast
German energy company RWE is to build two new wind farms in the North Sea off the German coast, in a major expansion of its portfolio of offshore energy production.