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EPFL solar hydrogen system co-generates heat and oxygen

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EPFL researchers have built a pilot-scale solar reactor that produces usable heat and oxygen, in addition to generating hydrogen with unprecedented efficiency for its size. This is the first system-level demonstration of solar hydrogen generation. Resources Holmes-Gentle, I., Tembhurne, S.,

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EGEB: Globally, 2020 saw 50% more renewables installed than in 2019

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Solar and wind led the record growth of renewables globally in 2020, according to IRENA. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

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US solar and wind growth defies expectations – a decade in numbers

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Photo: Primergy The latest US EIA and FERC data reflect a decade of explosive solar and wind growth – here’s how it breaks down. The SUN DAY Campaign reviewed EIA’s latest monthly “ Electric Power Monthly ” report (with electrical generation data through June 30, 2024) and compared it to EIA’s data for June 30, 2019 and for June 30, 2014.

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New York’s largest offshore wind farm just got the official greenlight

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Sunrise Wind recently finalized its agreements with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on a 25-year offshore wind renewable energy certificate (OREC) contract. It will help New York State achieve its mandate of 70% renewable electricity by 2030. Get started here.

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New York’s largest offshore wind farm officially breaks ground

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Sunrise Wind has finalized its agreements with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on a 25-year offshore wind renewable energy certificate (OREC) contract. It will help New York State achieve its 70% renewable electricity mandate by 2030. Get started here.

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Your electric car will fall apart before its battery pack does, study finds

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We reported on its last study in 2019 , which showed 2.3% I think this reinforces the idea that battery-powered electric vehicles, combined with ethical sourcing of battery material, battery recycling, and renewable electricity production, is the way to go to make transportation sustainable long-term. EV battery degradation per year.

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Global Carbon Project: Global carbon emissions growth slows, but hits record high

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In 2019, consumption of coal is expected to drop 11% in the U.S.—down —down 50% from its peak in 2005—displaced by cheaper natural gas, wind and solar power, as well as savings from energy efficiency. increase in carbon dioxide emissions for 2019. Around the world, the average person is responsible for about 4.8

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