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We’re the New Renewables

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But the net-zero target would never have been reachable without innovations in renewable- energy generation that let structures generate power on- site. This WindBox turbine, installed on the roof of a building in Rouen, France, is 1.6 This WindBox turbine, installed on the roof of a building in Rouen, France, is 1.6 household).

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BNEF ups forecast for global investment in stationary energy storage, sees majority of capacity likely to be grid-scale

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The report goes on to model the impact of this on a global electricity system increasingly penetrated by low-cost wind and solar. In the near term, renewables-plus-storage, especially solar-plus-storage, has become a major driver for battery build. —Logan Goldie-Scot, head of energy storage at BNEF.

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Study suggests widespread use of EVs may negatively impact land use

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This study aims to start a discussion on the topic by exploring three relevant issues: the impact of EVs’ operating costs on urban size, the space requirements of charging facilities, the land demand of energy production through renewables. Lyon, France; Tampa, FL, USA), a mere 0.5 % increase of these would imply the loss of 1.5

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2023

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It’s about one-twentieth the size of the minibus-scale geostationary satellites already in orbit, allowing for cheap and quick deployment. United States’ Wind on the Wire The largest renewable-energy infrastructure project in U.S. history— an $8 billion wind farm and transmission line —is set to begin construction in 2023.

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Mad Power thoughts

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Wind farms stand idle for days on end, a fire interrupts a vital cable from France, a combination of post-Covid economic recovery and Russia tightening supply means the gas price has shot through the roof – and so the market price of both home heating and electricity is rocketing. Energy Solutions.

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Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

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Cheap gas prices and a strong economy are creating increased goods movement and prompting Californians to drive more. In 2015, California increased renewable electricity to 21.9% California’s renewable generation increased 8.3% The state needs to increase renewable generation by 24% between 2017 to 2020.

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PHEV Day 168. Sunday, 29 March 2009. Run to Knoxville, Tennessee

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The News Conference details are: When: Monday, March 30, 2009 Where:Bearden Middle School, 1000 Frances Road, west Knoxville (by Middlebrook-Vanosdale intersection) Time: 2:00 p.m. “EV Plug-In EVs and Hybrids use renewable energy sources like solar, wind and hydro-power-electricity.