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BNEF: cost of new renewables rises as inflation starts to bite

Green Car Congress

The cost of new-build onshore wind has risen 7% year on year, and fixed-axis solar has jumped 14%, according to the latest analysis by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). BloombergNEF’s estimates for the global LCOE for utility-scale PV and onshore wind rose to $45 and $46 per megawatt-hour (MWh), respectively, in the first half of 2022.

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New UK energy strategy pushes new nuclear; up to 8 additional reactors

Green Car Congress

Currently, low-carbon nuclear supplies 15% of power as a steady source of generation to complement intermittent renewables. Onshore wind: The government will be consulting on developing partnerships with a limited number of supportive communities who wish to host new onshore wind infrastructure in return for guaranteed lower energy bills.

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SGH2 building largest green hydrogen production facility in California; gasification of waste into H2

Green Car Congress

The plant will feature SGH2’s technology, which will gasify recycled mixed paper waste to produce green hydrogen that reduces carbon emissions by two to three times more than green hydrogen produced using electrolysis and renewable energy, and is five to seven times cheaper. That’s why our partnership with SGH2 is so important.

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

Electricity is ubiquitous, EVs refuelable by wind, hydro, geothermal, solar, or traditional energy sources. Developing our US renewable energy capacity mitigates that risk, helps reduce the nation’s CO2 emissions, and addresses the climate crisis. High traffic volume is essential in order to encoura s ge shared mobility.

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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

Cars That Think

This initiative is taking place in an environment where everyday citizens want to travel without causing emissions and are increasingly aware of the value of renewables and energy security. “We And Utrecht city officials want to get ahead of demand for greener transportation solutions. Kempton and Letendre’s. We Drive Solar.

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Why Electric Vehicles Are the Future of the Automotive Industry

EV Connect

Electric vehicles use electricity, which can be taken from a wide variety of sources (plenty of them renewable), while traditional combustion-engine vehicles are reliant on consuming fuel (primarily fossil fuel). Our modern world has yet to transition to renewable resources to enough of an extent to quit oil entirely.

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The Hague is the first world city to ban fossil fuel ads

Baua Electric

The Netherlands, particularly in its cities, has one of the more advanced transportation systems in the world. This has also affected their energy security during the continent-wide gas crisis that came with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Bicycles are heavily used within Dutch cities, and bike infrastructure is ubiquitous.

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