Tag: renewable energy

Renewable Energy Made Up Record 21.7% of National Electricity Market in October

Australia’s renewable energy sector hit a record in October, with 21.7% of electricity in the national electricity market coming from renewables, according to the latest Cedex report. That represents the biggest proportion of...

Report: Boosting Energy Efficiency Investment Crucial for Hitting Climate Targets

Energy efficiency is an area of climate action with "enormous untapped potential", according to a new report released today by the Carbon Trust which underscores the urgent need for increased global investment...

29% of Water Deemed Unsuitable for Human Consumption in China’s Top Coal Province

We know that Trump digs coal, but of all the fossil fuels, coal is Earth's biggest polluter. The environmental impact of the coal industry is vast and devastating. And now, production of...

Solar Homes With Tesla’s Powerwall 2.0 Are Already Cost-Competitive With The Grid In Australia

As the world shifts towards renewable energy, cost competitiveness is sometimes still a factor. Fossil fuel proponents claim the polluting energy sources are cheaper, but that assertion is now harder to defend....

Microsoft Boots Up Largest Wind Power Deal Yet

Microsoft has become the latest in a string of IT giants to announce major renewable energy deals, confirming it has inked two agreements to source 237MW of wind power from US wind...

Southill Solar Flicks Switch On Community Renewables Project

The UK's latest community renewables project came online on Friday as Southill Community Energy (SCE) flicked the switch on the 4.5MW Southill Solar farm in West Oxfordshire. The project, which was built by...

The World’s Cheapest Offshore Wind Farm Is Coming To Scandinavia

Swedish energy firm Vattenfall will soon begin building the largest offshore wind farm in Scandinavia – the 600 MW Danish Kriegers Flak in the Baltic Sea. When it’s complete, the project will...

Report: Low-Carbon Now Dominates UK Power System

More than half of the electricity generated in the UK now comes from low carbon sources such as wind, solar, nuclear energy and biomass, according to a new study which underlines the...

IRENA/ADFD Open Fifth Round of Funding for Renewable Energy Projects

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) have officially opened the fifth round of funding for renewable energy projects in developing countries. The funding round...

Batteries from junkyard scrap metal and household chemicals?

The increasing importance of batteries for electric cars, renewable energy, and consumer electronics has researchers looking for alternatives to the currently-dominant lithium-ion chemistry. But could one of those alternatives be a combination of...

Aruba Commits to 100% Renewable Energy

While many nations are taking steps toward energy independence, Aruba is diving in. In 2012, the small island nation pledged to transition to 100 percent renewable energy within eight years. Justin Locke is director...

Revolving Solar-Powered Home for Veterans Wins California’s First Tiny House Competition

Santa Clara University students recently won California's first tiny house competition with 238 square feet of technological and design genius. Called rEvolve House, referencing its ability to track the sun throughout the...

DONG Energy Confirms Sale of Oil and Gas Arm to Focus on Renewables

Danish energy giant DONG Energy has confirmed plans to sell its oil and gas business as part of the company's "strategic transformation" into a global leader in renewable energy. "We have decided to...

Geothermal-Powered Ferry Terminal in Stockholm Has a Public Park on Its Roof

The recently completed ferry terminal in Stockholm is a cross between an urban park and a departing ship. Residents of Stockholm can use the roof of the terminal, designed by C.F. Møller,...

Carnegie Wave Energy is Bringing Their Clean Energy and Desalination Technology to the UK

Australia-based company Carnegie Wave Energy (CWE) will bring their wave power and desalination technology to Wave Hub in Cornwall, England. The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) granted 9.6 million pounds, around $11.8...

Solar-Powered Floating Bike Trail Could Light Up Chicago River

Chicago—the most bike-friendly city in the U.S.—might be building a floating, solar-powered bike path atop its eponymous river to help bicyclists navigate the waterway 24/7. DNAinfo Chicago reported that the "RiverRide" project was...

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