1st Recycling Facility Powered by Recycled Solar, New US Solar Cell Factory — Clean Energy News Roundup

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:00:18 +0000

Check out the video below to find proof that renewable energy isn’t about throwing away or making more waste. SolarCycle has deployed the first-of-its-kind solar recycling facility in the country to be powered by reused solar panels. Other good news for solar in the US that is a much appreciated: … [continued]

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New Battery Center in South Carolina, Athens Wants Electric Taxis, Solar Cleans Up Wine Country in Australia — News Roundup

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:26:10 +0000

The green revolution is accelerating in Athens! By 2026, the city hopes to have ten times as many electric taxis on the road as there currently are. There are currently 13,661 taxis in Athens, and only 100 of them are electric. In solar news, a ramp-up of solar module production … [continued]

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12 EU Countries Will Fail to Comply With 2030 National Climate Targets — New Study

Credit to Author: Transport & Environment (T&E)| Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:04:40 +0000

Germany and Italy are currently on course to miss targets by such a large gap that they would eat up all available surplus left for other countries. But there is still time for governments to change course before 2030. Without immediate action, twelve EU countries will miss their national climate … [continued]

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Masdar Inks $3.4 Billion Deal to Acquire Greece Renewable Energy Major

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:54:12 +0000

Masdar, the Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy major, said it has agreed to buy Greece’s Terna Energy in a €3.2 billion ($3.4 billion) deal. The agreement signed June 20 is one […]

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Ember Claims Renewable Energy Is Taking Market Share Away From Thermal Generation

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Fri, 10 May 2024 15:04:09 +0000

Ember has issued a new report that claims renewable energy is beginning to push thermal generation out as a source of electricity.

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Undersea Cable Projects to Transmit Renewable Energy Move Forward

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:06:19 +0000

Government officials in the UK have shown further support for a plan to bring renewable energy from a massive project in Morocco to Britain, one of at least three projects worldwide in which miles-long subsea

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Agean Island Astypalea Is Electrifying — Nearly At 100% EV Sales, 80% Solar Electricity By 2026

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:54:55 +0000

Astypalea, an island in the Agean Sea, is electrifying. Almost 100% of new car sales are now electric car sales. Additionally, 25% of the islanders now use the electric ridesharing service ASTYBUS, which allows them to rent electric cars, electric scooters, and electric bikes. A solar power plant will provide 100% of the necessary electricity […]

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GE Will Supply Turbine and More for New Gas-Fired Plant in Greece

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:28:27 +0000

A new 840-MW natural gas-fired power plant in Greece will use equipment from General Electric (GE), with GE also providing services for the facility that is expected to come online in 2026. GE on March 20 announced the plant in Alexandroupolis will feature a 9HA.02 gas turbine, an STF-D650 steam turbine, and a W88 generator. […]

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Why birth rates are low in Canada and much of the Western world

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:00:15 +0000

Birth rates are low in much of the western world. For instance, in the United States of America, “the [national] birth rate has fallen by 20%” over the last 15 years. Elsewhere, Greece has seen a 30% decline in births since 2008. Canada is in a similar situation. Canada’s fertility rate currently falls short of […]

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LNG Floating Terminal Will Supply New 840-MW Gas-Fired Plant in Greece

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:39:05 +0000

A joint venture featuring three energy companies is developing an 840-MW natural gas-fired power plant at the Aegean port of Alexandroupolis, Greece. The plant will be linked to the liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating terminal at the port. It is expected to supply electricity to Greece and also to markets in southeastern Europe. Damco Energy, […]

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