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Growth of wind and solar has saved the EU €12 billion since Russia invaded Ukraine

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Growth of wind and solar power has saved the European Union (EU) €12 billion in avoided gas costs since Russia invaded Ukraine, according to a new analysis from energy think tank Ember. more… The post Growth of wind and solar has saved the EU €12 billion since Russia invaded Ukraine appeared first on Electrek.

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Rosatom and EDF Group partner to develop green hydrogen in Russia and Europe

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Russian Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation and the EDF Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement in March 2021 to develop green hydrogen in Russia and Europe. Rosatom’s ambition is to produce and to store decarbonized hydrogen, and take part in pilot projects in Russia and across the world.

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Danish wind turbine giant Vestas to suspend work on four projects in Russia

Electrek

Danish wind turbine manufacturing giant Vestas will suspend work on four Russian wind projects in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Vestas will also suspend all new commercial activities in Russia. The post Danish wind turbine giant Vestas to suspend work on four projects in Russia appeared first on Electrek.

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IEA: nuclear power can play a major role in transition to low emissions energy systems; Russia, China leading on new reactor starts

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In countries that choose to continue or increase their use of nuclear power, it can reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, cut carbon dioxide emissions and enable electricity systems to integrate higher shares of solar and wind power.

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bp Statistical Review shows 4.5% drop in primary energy consumption in 2020; mainly driven by oil

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Both primary energy consumption and carbon emissions from energy use fell at their fastest rate seen since the Second World War, while renewable energy continued its trajectory of strong growth, with wind and solar power recording their largest ever annual increase. Key highlights: Primary energy consumption fell by 4.5% million b/d).

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Electric Vehicles, Solar Energy & Wind Energy — My Trip To Brazil

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Brazil has the 12th largest economy in the world, just behind South Korea and Russia and just above Australia […]. While there, I spent some time checking out where they are on the path to electrifying transportation and greening their electrical grid.

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IIASA-led study proposes Underground Gravity Energy Storage as long-term energy storage solution for renewables

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However, because sunshine and wind are inherently variable and inconsistent, finding ways to store energy in an accessible and efficient way is crucial. The technology is estimated to have a global potential of 7 to 70 TWh, with most of this potential concentrated in China, India, Russia, and the US. Dabek, P.B., Brandão, R.,