In a ‘monumental shift’, EU coal and gas collapse as wind and solar ascend
Electrek
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Europe’s coal electricity generation tanked by 26% and gas by 15% in 2023, according to a new report from energy think tank Ember.
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Utility solar dethrones coal as the cheapest power source in Asia
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Photo: China News Service Renewable energy costs in Asia last year were 13% cheaper than coal and are expected to be 32% cheaper by 2030, according to a new study. This is significant because it marks a shift toward making renewables increasingly competitive with coal, a mainstay in APAC’s energy mix.
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A Florida utility ditches coal, doubles its solar, and leaves out a big part of its story
Electrek
AUGUST 9, 2021
Florida utility Tampa Electric Co. has announced it will retire three coal units and double its solar output within two years. more… The post A Florida utility ditches coal, doubles its solar, and leaves out a big part of its story appeared first on Electrek.
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In a ‘monumental shift’, EU coal and gas collapse as wind and solar ascend
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Photo: Hornsea Project Europe’s coal electricity generation tanked by 26% and gas by 15% in 2023, according to a new report from energy think tank Ember. What’s more, for the first time, wind power, which grew by 18%, surpassed gas, which only accounted for 17% of Europe’s electricity. compared to 2022.
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US Renewable energy sources surpass coal generation
Teslarati
MARCH 30, 2023
Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed that the United States generated more electricity from renewable energy sources than coal last year. electric power demand through 2050 in all cases,” noted the EIA. electric power demand through 2050 in all cases,” noted the EIA.
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New clean energy is reducing US electricity generation from natural gas, coal
Electrek
JANUARY 18, 2022
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has forecast in its January Short-Term Energy Outlook that rising electricity generation from clean energy such as solar and wind will reduce generation from fossil fuel-fired power plants over the next two years.
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Breaking: US, other G7 countries to phase out coal by early 2030s
Baua Electric
APRIL 29, 2024
In a historic agreement, the G7 just agreed to phase out coal in the first half of the 2030s, according to statements made today. The US is in line with the G7 average (16%), while the other G7 members have mostly already phased out coal: France (0.4%), the UK (1.4%), Canada (5%), and Italy (5.3%).
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Are EVs Charged Mostly By Coal Power in the US?
EV Adoption
MAY 25, 2021
One of the common arguments you hear from people in America who are not fans of the idea of electric vehicles is that they are mostly charged from electricity produced from coal power plants. Heavy Coal Using States Accounted for Only 10% of EV Sales in 2020. of electric vehicle sales in the US. of sales.
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Solar to displace natural gas in the daytime + in summer on the Texas grid
Baua Electric
APRIL 10, 2024
Solar is forecast to displace natural gas in the middle of the day and in the summer on the Texas grid, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Texas’s electricity mix of energy sources managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) electricity grid operator changed noticeably in 2023.
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India directs Coal India to invest in EVs & charging pods
Electric Vehicles India
OCTOBER 6, 2021
India directs Coal India to invest in EVs & charging pods. In its many initiatives, the latest initiative the government’s Coal Ministry has asked state-run Coal India to diversify its interests to areas such as electric vehicles and charging stations. Read the complete article about India directs Coal India. .
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Renewables expand to 23% of US electrical generation in 2023, with solar in the lead
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
of US electrical generation in 2023, according to newly released end-of-year US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data. EIA’s latest “ Electric Power Monthly ” (with data through December 31, 2023) reports that the combination of utility-scale and small-scale (e.g., rooftop) solar increased by 16.1% compared to 2022.
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Tesla’s solar neighborhood in Austin could help TX learn if renewables are viable
Teslarati
JULY 13, 2021
The project aims to build the first Tesla Solar neighborhood, making a sustainable residential community. The Tesla Solar neighborhood was provisionally named SunHouse at Easton Park. Tesla Energy takes a stand against coal and gas generators in Australia. Tesla Energy also raised the price of its Solar Roof product.
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Tesla Energy takes a stand against coal and gas generators in Australia
Teslarati
JULY 5, 2021
Tesla Energy firmly argued against using coal and gas generators to support a proposed low-cost, reliable, secure, and zero-emissions grid in Australia. . First, Tesla is firmly against the idea of extending the life span of existing coal and gas generators. . Two main points were driven in the letter.
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Virginia is getting a 764 MW bump in solar power capacity
Baua Electric
APRIL 1, 2024
Photo: Dominion Energy Virginia Virginia has approved over a dozen new solar projects that will significantly boost Dominion Energy’s clean energy capacity. The solar farms are expected to come online by 2026. Once the new projects are complete, Dominion will have more than 4.6 million homes at peak output.
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Solar, wind to lead US power generation growth for the next 2 years
Baua Electric
JANUARY 16, 2024
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that solar and wind will lead US power generation growth for the next two years in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook. In 2023, the US electric power sector produced 4,017 billion kWh of power.
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Renewables provided almost 30% of US electrical generation in March
Baua Electric
MAY 28, 2024
Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels.com Renewables are now the second-largest source of US electrical generation behind natural gas, which averaged a 40.5% The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) newest “Electric Power Monthly” report (with data through March 31, 2024) reports that utility-scale and small-scale (e.g.,
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How renewables could beat natural gas in US generating capacity within 3 years – in numbers
Baua Electric
MAY 21, 2024
Photo courtesy of Tom Brewster/BLM California US renewables’ electrical generating capacity could be close to – and may even surpass – natural gas within three years, according to FERC data. In March alone, solar accounted for 99.7% In March alone, solar accounted for 99.7% Wind is currently at 11.77%.
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1 in 5 new car sales globally were EVs in 2023, and that’s curbed oil demand – IEA
Baua Electric
MARCH 2, 2024
Photo: Tesla Without EVs, solar, wind, and nuclear, the global rise in emissions in the last five years would have been three times larger, new International Energy Agency (IEA) analysis shows. Renewables curbed emissions rise in 2023 The bad news is that energy-related emissions rose in 2023.
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Good news – the world has a real chance of achieving its goal of tripling renewables by 2030
Baua Electric
JANUARY 10, 2024
The amount of renewable energy capacity added to energy systems around the world reached almost 510 gigawatts (GW), with solar accounting for 75% of additions, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest edition of the annual “Renewables 2023” report released today. Get started here. –ad*
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Gas prices due to drop in 2024, as EVs plug into cleaner energy
Baua Electric
JANUARY 1, 2024
Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects combined electricity generation from solar and wind to exceed coal for the first time in 2024. Solar alone is expected to increase 39% from 2023 thanks to continual increases in generating capacity, according to the EIA. gas prices to average $3.38 per gallon.
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These 10 U.S. states have the most battery storage capacity installed
Teslarati
JANUARY 9, 2024
battery storage capacity has been increasing since 2021, and if the aforementioned goal is achieved, the country will have more energy storage than petroleum liquids, geothermal, wood and wood waste, or landfill gas by the end of this year. As the EIA also notes, U.S. MW Megapack site in the same city.
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The world’s longest onshore wind turbine blade makes its debut
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The China Electricity Council said in its latest annual report that wind and solar would make up around 40% of the country’s installed power generation capacity by the end of 2024 – up from 36% in 2023. The post The world’s longest onshore wind turbine blade makes its debut appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.
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Wind, Natural Gas, Solar Provide More U.S. Power, Replacing Coal
Green Car Reports
APRIL 28, 2015
One of the advantages of electric cars is that they get cleaner as the emissions associated with generating the electricity to power them decrease. And the good news for electric-car drivers is that the grids that supply their electricity have been getting cleaner--and will likely continue to do so this year and into the future.
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Tesla Megapack batteries tapped for new 50 MW/100 MWh project in Australia
Teslarati
OCTOBER 5, 2021
The development of our battery storage strategy in conjunction with our pumped hydro project and operating solar energy assets further positions Genex as the leading Australian renewable energy and storage company.”. Tesla Energy is actively supporting Australia’s transition to a sustainable solar electric economy.
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Tesla Megapack batteries are powering Britain’s largest energy storage project
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
The construction of the United Kingdom’s largest energy storage project has begun, and it is expected to be a true difference-maker when the supply of renewables like solar or wind is low. Located in southeast England, the facility would provide 99 MW of power that will be stored in Tesla Megapack batteries.
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What is Renewable energy integration, challenges, why it is needed
Baua Electric
DECEMBER 31, 2023
This involves the seamless blending of renewable energy, such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power, into the overall energy infrastructure to meet the growing demand for clean and sustainable energy. Energy Storage: Renewable energy sources are often intermittent, meaning they don’t produce energy consistently.
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UK power crisis – entirely the fault of regulators and ministers
EV Info
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Slashing gas storage facilities. No new nuclear power plants operational. Additional fees and charges added to electricity prices. On a good or windy day these produce around 20% of the UK electricity needs. Solar also generates a good share of the power generated when the sun shines. Outlawing fracking.
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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 15, 2021
It’s Getting Easier To Go Electric. One of these remarkable initiatives is the introduction of electric cars. Electric cars are a current trend. In 2019, the sales of electric vehicles totaled 1.1 million worldwide during the first half of the year, according to Edison Electric Institute. Europe and China.
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Mad Power thoughts
EV Info
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
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. Climate Change. This was plain wrong.
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EVs to increase almost tenfold by 2030 under current policies: IEA
Teslarati
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The report is lengthy and includes a handful of insights, notably including that the agency expects there to be almost ten times as many electric vehicles (EVs) on the road by 2030 with the current path of global policies. degrees Celsius.
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Why Do Japanese Automakers Like Hydrogen Power?
The Truth About Cars
MAY 17, 2023
The Japanese government certainly plays a large role here and has been advocating for hydrogen power for years — much, in the same way, China, Europe, and (to a lesser extent) the United States have been pushing all-electric vehicles. Presently, the vast majority of hydrogen is produced using coal or natural gas as feedstocks.
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Hey Exxon! Hey Chevron! My Friends At the EPA Are Declaring What You Do Dangerous & You Will Pay. Pack Up Losers, It’s Time For You to Go!
Creative Greenius
DECEMBER 7, 2009
Because what’s bad news for the legacy “Burn To Earn&# industries who are responsible for overheating our planet is exactly the great news that our new, renewable and sustainable business model needs to take off like a rocket and change our world for the better economically and environmentally.
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Government comes to realize that Hydrogen is not the answer to home boiler replacement conundrum
EV Info
AUGUST 13, 2021
Clueless ministers are scrambling to shore up a key part of the country’s net zero carbon strategy after the findings in a peer-reviewed study suggested that even hydrogen produced using allegedly low-emission methods can be more polluting than gas or coal. The report notes. Hydrogen can also be generated by electrolysis of water.
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KPMG survey finds majority of energy execs see oil over $121/barrel this year; shale expected to have transformative impact, investment in alternatives increasing
Green Car Congress
MAY 12, 2011
The executives also foresee shale oil and gas having a transformative effect on helping to meet the world’s energy needs, according to the results of the 9 th Annual Energy Survey conducted by the KPMG Global Energy Institute. Alternative energy sources. Even batteries and fuel cells have entered the conversation. —John Kunasek.
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Earth Day and the Importance of Green Energy
Blink Charging
APRIL 21, 2022
According to Forbes , studies have found that solar and wind power is often cheaper than power from fossil fuels, even without financial assistance, and their daily operations undercut even the most cost-effective coal plants. Creating chargers for electric vehicles is our way of contributing to green tech.
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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Write For GO About Advertise Contact Login Explore GO Media: News & Opinion Family & Lifestyle Business & Technology Gas 2.0 Caroline Reichert, a spokeswoman for the Germany energy company RWE , said leading automotive and energy companies have reached an agreement for a standardized plug for electric cars.
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Hot Tub Time Machine WayBack Wednesday – Reposted Word-for-Word from June 25 of 2008
Creative Greenius
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
That’s how you break news like that.” You’d think news like this would be big enough to dominate the cable news networks for at least a few days like say a kid who fell down a well. PLUG IN – make your next car a plug in electric car and plug it into the new solar panels you need to get.
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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Write For GO About Advertise Contact Login Explore GO Media: News & Opinion Family & Lifestyle Business & Technology Gas 2.0 The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. Like this post?
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Nikola inaugurates first HYLA modular hydrogen refueling station in Ontario, CA
Baua Electric
MARCH 21, 2024
Nikola, producer of fuel cell and battery electric semi trucks, held a grand opening for the first of its HYLA refueling stations. There’s a big push for zero emission trucks in California right now, in response to California’s new truck regulations. But just like with BEVs – it’s even better if the fuel comes from a better source.
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In a first, the US will restrict existing coal-fired plants’ emissions
Baua Electric
APRIL 25, 2024
Trucks Haul Coal Navajo Mine by U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will require existing coal-fired and new natural gas-fired power plants to control 90% of their carbon emissions or shut down. Coal plants that intend to stay online beyond 2039 will have to cut or capture 90% of their CO2 emissions by 2032.
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Plug In Partners
APRIL 2, 2008
The same commute in a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), meanwhile, would take a whopping 318 gallons. All told, electric miles necessitate threefold the water consumption and 17 times the water withdrawal of gasoline miles. Water consumption per MWH for a new natural gas plant is around 250 gallons per MWH.
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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
The winds had barely died down when electric-power specialists and others began calling for a radical overhaul of Puerto Rico’s electricity networks, one that would emphasize renewable energy, distributed generation, and, critically, microgrids. Several factors combine to make Puerto Rico an ideal place for solar power and microgrids.
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EU: €50billion needed for low energy vehicles
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 11, 2009
That was the verdict delivered as part of the “Investing in the development of low-carbon energy technologies” plan that looks at the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by capturing and burying emissions from coal power stations.
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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27
Cars That Think
JANUARY 26, 2023
Rahman, a power expert and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Virginia Tech , is the former chair of the IEEE ad hoc committee on climate change. About one-third of emissions globally are produced through electricity generation, and Rahman said his mission is to help reduce that amount through engineering solutions.
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