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BloombergNEF: clean energy investment in developing nations slumps as financing in China slows; coal burn surges to record high

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New investment in wind, solar, and other clean energy projects in developing nations dropped sharply in 2018, largely due to a slowdown in China. This is due to wind and solar projects generating only when natural resources are available while oil, coal, and gas plants can potentially produce around the clock.

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This utility in the US Midwest is going to add 3.6 GW of wind and solar

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Photo: Xcel Energy Xcel Energy just announced its big solar and wind plans in the US Midwest – here’s the lowdown. gigawatts (GW) of new wind and solar into the mix in the Midwest. GW of “always-available resources” by 2030 as backup power during peak demand. GW of wind and solar appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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How renewables could beat natural gas in US generating capacity within 3 years – in numbers

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For Q1 2024, solar accounted for 86.79% (6,497 MW) of new generating capacity brought online while wind contributed another 12.40% (928 MW). Wind is currently at 11.77%. Solar and wind combined now account for more than a fifth (20.02%) of the US’s installed utility-scale generating capacity.

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Study Finds Wind Power Could Meet Chinas Entire Projected Power Demand for 2030

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A study by researchers at Harvard University and Tsinghua University shows that there is enough wind in China to generate electricity to supply the nation's entire projected demand for 2030 (about twice what is used now) at reasonable prices per kilowatt-hour. Nielsen, Yuxuan Wang (2009) Potential for Wind-Generated Electricity in China.

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Study finds climate impact of hydropower varies widely

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It is commonly thought that the greenhouse gas emissions from hydropower plants are similar to those of wind-generated power facilities. However, some individual hydropower facilities were worse for the climate than coal and natural gas plants both in the near- and long-term. —Ocko and Hamburg (2019). Ocko and Steven P.

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Tesla’s solar neighborhood in Austin could help TX learn if renewables are viable

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Tesla Energy takes a stand against coal and gas generators in Australia. Customers could choose between Tesla solar panels or Solar Roof, but all solar products would be installed with a Powerwall. In fact, Tesla recently took a stand against coal and gas generators in Australia. Abbott’s full letter of directives below.

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University of Calgary Study Finds Large-Scale Adoption of PHEVs in Alberta Could Support Wind Power; PHEV GHG Benefits Range from 40-90% in Emissions Reduction

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The study found the environmental impacts of PHEVs in Alberta would depend on factors such as vehicle battery size, charging time and wind production levels. Of the installed capacity of just above 12,000 MW, approximately 49% (5,893 MW) is coal fired, 39% (4,686 MW) is gas-fired, 7% (869 MW) is hydro, and 4% (497 MW) is wind powered.

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