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Debunking The Myth: Surplus Renewable Electricity Will Not Make Hydrogen Cheap

March 13, 2025 admin carbon emissions, clean power, clean transport, climate change, Energy, energy efficiency, Energy Storage, green economy, green hydrogen, hydrogen, investment, Manufacturing, policy & politics, renewable energy, Solar energy, wind energy

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:58:32 +0000

A commonly cited argument is that surplus electricity from renewable sources, particularly solar and wind, makes hydrogen production both economical and practical. The rationale seems simple: when the sun shines brightly or winds blow strongly, there’s an abundance of electricity, potentially making hydrogen cheap. But this claim oversimplifies the economic … [continued]

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GoSun Sport Solar Oven: High-Performance Solar Cooking At A Steep Discount

March 13, 2025 admin clean power, consumer technology, gosun, Solar energy, solar ovens

Credit to Author: GearTechnica| Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:24:07 +0000

If you’re into clean tech and sustainable living, you may already know that solar cooking is one of the easiest — and most affordable — methods of letting renewable energy do the work directly for you. There are sorts of solar ovens on the market, and it’s not very difficult … [continued]

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With Tesla EVs Down, Toyota Teases Super Cute Solar-Powered Micro Car

March 13, 2025 admin clean power, clean transport, electric cars, Electric vehicles, elon musk, Europe, Solar energy, tesla sales, toyota, toyota c-hr, toyota electric cars, toyota electric vehicles, toyota ft-me

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:22:39 +0000

While Tesla CEO Elon Musk digs his EVs deeper into a hole, Toyota seizes new opportunities in the urban electric micro-car market.

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A Green Hydrogen Twofer: Waste Management Plus Animal Feed

March 12, 2025 admin clean power, green hydrogen, hydrogen, sewage sludge, Singapore, Solar energy, wastewater treatment, wastewater treatment plants, Water

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 02:46:52 +0000

The global green hydrogen industry is getting a wastewater makeover, with the potential to produce protein for animal feed in addition to hydrogen.

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The Biggest Machine In The World Is Being Rebuilt While It Continues To Run

March 12, 2025 admin China, clean power, climate change, electricity transmission, Energy, geothermal energy, green economy, grid, hvdc, hydroelectric, inverters, jackrabbit, national renewable energy lab (nrel), offshore wind energy, renewable energy, Smart Grid, Solar energy, usa, wind energy

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:10:29 +0000

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Mark O’Malley, Leverhulme Professor of Power Systems at the Imperial College of London and founder of the Global Power System Transformation organization, which was based on the principle of grids moving toward 100% renewables. The grid is the biggest machine in … [continued]

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From London to Houston: How Chris Wright’s Anti-Net Zero Rhetoric Shifts

March 11, 2025 admin carbon emissions, chris wright, clean power, climate change, Coal, Energy, Europe, Fossil Fuels, green economy, investment, natural gas, Oil, policy & politics, Solar energy, usa, wind energy

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:55:53 +0000

Chris Wright, the newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Energy, has wasted no time in making his stance on energy policy clear. In his first major international speech at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) Conference in London, he framed net-zero as an economic disaster and defended fossil fuel expansion. But … [continued]

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Debunking The Myth: Electrolyzing Hydrogen For Energy Is Wasteful & Higher Emissions

March 11, 2025 admin carbon emissions, clean power, clean transport, climate change, Electric vehicles, Energy, energy efficiency, Energy Storage, green economy, green hydrogen, grid, hydrogen, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, investment, Manufacturing, policy & politics, renewable energy, Solar energy

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:46:13 +0000

As the world races toward a decarbonized future, hydrogen is often touted as a clean energy carrier, with proponents highlighting electrolysis as a viable method for its production. The process, which uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, can indeed be powered by renewable energy sources, making it … [continued]

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The US Solar Industry Is Setting Records, But The Dark Clouds Of Doom Are Gathering

March 11, 2025 admin clean power, Donald Trump, elon musk, green economy, grid, policy & politics, Solar energy, solar energy industries association, solarcity, starlink, tesla, us energy policy, usa

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:51:51 +0000

The US solar industry proved itself to be a leading economic engine once again in 2024, though the Trump-Musk wrecking ball and state-level policy changes could dim the outlook for the future.

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Renewables Set New Records In Texas

March 11, 2025 admin clean power, ercot, policy & politics, Renewables, Solar energy, texas, wind energy

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:48:16 +0000

Renewables in Texas are setting new records on a monthly or even weekly basis, No wonder Republicans want to limit them.

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How To Flip Marketing That Promotes A False “Future Of Energy” Vision

March 11, 2025 admin clean power, climate change, climate disinformation, disinformation, Fossil Fuels, national oceanic and atmospheric administration (noaa), Solar energy, wind energy

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:00:39 +0000

To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, emissions need to be reduced by almost half by 2030 and to reach net zero by 2050. The future of energy must focus on renewables. A clean energy transition is powerful and necessary to stabilize the planet, and strong leadership to promote … [continued]

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