Rooftop Solar & Virtual Power Plants Take Center Stage As Oil & Gas Wilt

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:08:23 +0000

The rooftop solar and home energy storage trends are pushing the case to replace gas peaker plants with zero emission “virtual” power plants.

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Want To Know More About How To Design & Deliver Net Zero Policy?

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:59:23 +0000

BloombergNEF’s (BNEF’s) new policy blueprint, the NetZero Pathfinders framework, has been designed to help governments and other stakeholders to devise and implement the best net zero trajectory programs for their markets. The framework helps to make transparent the various policy actions that can build together to achieve the goals of … [continued]

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Impact of the IRA on U.S. Renewable Energy Manufacturing and Supply Chains

Credit to Author: Mark Turley| Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:40:27 +0000

The Inflation Reduction Act  was designed to enhance domestic manufacturing and secure domestic supply chains. The act, signed by President Biden in 2022, was sponsored by Sens. Chuck Shumer (D-NY) […]

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See-Through Solar Windows, Coming Soon To A Farm Near You

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:44:00 +0000

The emerging science of agrivoltaics is on track to collide with see-through solar panels, a new photovoltaic technology pioneered by researchers at Michigan State University.

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The Climate Speech I Wish I Heard At The Democratic National Convention

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2024 01:24:17 +0000

While the Democratic National Convention ended up being an exciting week filled with polished orators, contemporary music, popular celebrities, and short films, one important thing was missing: organizers designated only 13 minutes to address climate issues. “An American president must lead the world in tackling climate change,” Interior Secretary Deb … [continued]

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Floating Solar Meets Fish Farming

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:42:44 +0000

A large fish farm in East China is getting a 940-megawatt floating solar array, aimed at replacing fossil fuels while fostering a healthier environment for the fish.

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US Election 2024: Democratic Climate Platform Is Okay For 2020, But It’s 2024

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:56:40 +0000

With the release of the 2024 Democratic platform is a great opportunity to more finely determine how the Democratic party is considering climate action compared to other agenda items.

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No Solar Energy? No Problem! Gigantic Undersea Cable Will Make It Happen

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:39:42 +0000

An undersea power cable will transport solar energy from sunny Australia to Singapore, helping the island nation transition to carbon-free electricity.

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IAEA: Aging Nuclear Fleet Warrants Reactor Life Extensions, Much More New Capacity

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:25:19 +0000

While global nuclear power capacity has remained at a consistent level over the past decade, newly released data from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) suggests that more than two-thirds […]

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Only One Country Is Making Progress On Electrifying Everything

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:45:06 +0000

For close to twenty years, it’s been clear that electrifying everything is a key climate change wedge. Mark Z. Jacobson’s work in the USA and then internationally with his 100% Renewables by 2050 modeling laid much of the groundwork for this. Luminaries from around the world, such as Saul Griffith, … [continued]

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