Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Texas-based Nacero, a company seeking to produce low- and zero-lifecycle carbon footprint gasoline blendstock ( earlier post ) has awarded a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC a 20-year power purchase agreement to supply wind power to Nacero’s planned flagship manufacturing facility in Penwell, Texas. Renewable power procurement.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

gigawatts (GW) of its land-based wind, solar, and energy storage assets in the US. GW of US wind, solar, and storage appeared first on Electrek. Ørsted will roll out artificial intelligence (AI) across 5.5 more… The post Ørsted is going to deploy AI across 5.5

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 24, 2023

The EIA forecasts that wind and solar will together account for 16% of total electricity generation in 2023, up from 14% in 2022 and 8% in 2018. Increased use of renewable energy will help reduce electricity generation from coal and natural gas power plants, according to the U.S.

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Electrek

MARCH 28, 2023

The Dolce Vita is powered by an electric propulsion system that is charged by solar panels, wind turbines, and propeller regeneration. more… The post Meet Hawaii’s first solar and wind-powered electric catamaran charter appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

APRIL 28, 2023

The first of many solar and wind projects in China’s deserts is now online, and it’s capable of powering 1.5 more… The post The first of China’s desert solar and wind projects is online, and it’s huge appeared first on Electrek. million households.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Xcel Energy just announced its big solar and wind plans in five states in the US Upper Midwest – here's the lowdown.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Mercedes-Benz plans to build a wind farm at its test track in Papenburg, northern Germany, with an output of more than 100 MW to cover up to more than 15% of the annual electricity demand of Mercedes-Benz Group AG in Germany. With the realization of the planned wind farm project in Papenburg, we are taking an important step in this direction.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Aeromine Technologies claims that its new rooftop bladeless wind energy unit provides the same amount of power as up to 16 solar panels. The post Could rooftop wind give rooftop solar a run for its money? Could it become a game changer for generating clean energy on commercial buildings? appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JUNE 30, 2023

A Swiss startup is using reclaimed wind turbine blades instead of metal beams as horizontal supports for solar panels. more… The post A Swiss startup is mounting solar panels on used wind turbine blades appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

APRIL 11, 2023

Wind and solar reached a record 12% of global electricity in 2022, up from 10% in 2021, according to a report launched today by energy think tank Ember – and experts predict that power sector emissions have peaked. more… The post Wind and solar achieve a record high of 12% of global electricity in 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

MAY 25, 2023

US wind and solar together produced more electricity than coal in Q1 2023, according to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). more… The post US wind and solar combined produced more electricity than coal in Q1 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

APRIL 27, 2023

Wind and solar combined now provide more generating capacity and produce more electricity than coal in the US, according to. The post Wind and solar are now beating coal in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

China’s government-owned utility State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) has launched the world’s first commercial offshore floating solar that’s paired with an offshore wind turbine. The post The world’s first offshore floating wind-solar pilot just came online in China appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JUNE 28, 2023

Electricity generated from wind and solar outproduced coal and nearly tied nuclear during the first four months of 2023 in the US, according to new data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). more… The post Wind + solar produced more electricity than coal in the US in the first third of 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Airstream unveiled the 2024 Trade Wind Travel Tuesday as the most independent travel trailer in the company’s 92-year history. With its largest battery bank and solar system so far, the Airstream Trade Wind is built for off-grid adventures. The silver bullet is going off-grid.

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Electrek

JANUARY 20, 2023

Increased US power generation from mostly wind and solar will reduce generation from both coal and natural gas power plants in 2023 and 2024, according to the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) “ Short-Term Energy Outlook.”

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Electrek

JULY 8, 2022

Finnish startup Polar Night Energy and local Finnish utility Vatajankoski have together built the world’s first commercial sand-based, high-temperature heat storage system that can be powered by solar and wind. The post This big, sand-filled energy storage silo can be powered by wind and solar appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JULY 7, 2022

For the first time ever, wind and solar produced 17.96% more electricity in the month of April than nuclear power plants. . The post Wind and solar produce more electricity than nuclear for the first time in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

AUGUST 8, 2023

Utility-scale solar and wind provided over half of new US generating capacity added in the first half of 2023, according to new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data. more… The post Solar, wind provided majority of new US generating capacity in first half of 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JULY 20, 2023

Utility-scale solar and wind are on track to provide 25% of the US’s installed electrical generating capacity within three years, according to newly released FERC data. more… The post Solar, wind likely to provide 25% of US electrical generating capacity within 3 years appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JUNE 2, 2022

The Biden administration announced this week that it will cut the cost of building wind and solar on US public land by 50%. The post Biden administration slashes rent by 50% on US public land for wind and solar appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JULY 13, 2023

Texas solar and wind are going to double by 2035, but if the state’s grid isn’t upgraded, then all that power is going to go to waste, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). more… The post Texas solar and wind are setting records, and the state’s grid can’t handle it appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2022

Suncor also plans to divest its wind and solar assets. energy projects in Canada and since then, Suncor has developed eight wind power projects in three provinces—Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario. While Suncor is in the fortunate position of being long on opportunities, we are adjusting our portfolio for fit and focus.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2021

DTE Energy has commissioned a new solar array at the Ford Research & Engineering Center in Dearborn, Michigan. The solar array, the third DTE has constructed with Ford, can generate 1,127 MWh of clean energy. The new solar array is just one of several steps both companies are taking to reduce carbon emissions.

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Electrek

JULY 26, 2023

Wind, solar, and nuclear generated up to 55% of total power in Texas in the record-breaking end-of-June heat – keeping the natural gas share below 50%. more… The post Thanks to wind and solar, Texas has kept the power on and the costs down appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

But if recent photos of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian are any indication, it appears that Tesla’s Energy products like the Solar Roof and Powerwall are built with the exact same specifications. TeslaSolar roof stood up to #HurricaneIan with 155mph winds and a 10’ storm surge! Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Electrek

JANUARY 7, 2022

Beijing-headquartered electric power company Huaneng Power International (HPI) has completed the world’s largest floating solar project in Dezhou, which is in Shandong, an eastern Chinese province on the Yellow Sea. The 320 megawatt (MW) project is the largest floating solar farm to come online to date.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 1, 2024

Photo: SolarDuck A 540-megawatt (MW) hybrid floating solar–floating wind farm is going to be developed off Italy’s southern coast, in the Ionian Sea. It’s tapped into that knowledge to design elevated solar platforms made of offshore-grade aluminum that sit 10 feet (3 meters) off the water to withstand rough waters.

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Electrek

JANUARY 31, 2023

Wind and solar generated a record one-fifth (22%) of electricity in the European Union in 2022 – overtaking fossil gas (20%) for the first time, according to a new study published today. more… The post Wind and solar overtook fossil gas in Europe for the first time appeared first on Electrek.

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Energy Institute at HAAS

APRIL 26, 2021

When you fly into Maui, at some point on the approach to Kahului airport … Continue Reading Finding Homes for Wind and Solar. To site new generation we must develop inclusive processes that don’t just reward the most influential.

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Electrek

MARCH 6, 2023

Wind, solar, and batteries make up 82% of 2023’s expected new utility-scale power capacity in the US, according to the. The post Wind, solar, batteries make up 82% of 2023 utility-scale US pipeline appeared first on Electrek.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 3, 2023

The post Australia’s biggest vehicle-to-grid charging station opened to back up wind and solar appeared first on The Driven. "Groundbreaking and revolutionary:" A 10-bay vehicle to grid charging station has been opened in South Australia, the largest in the country.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

What’s more, for the first time, wind power, which grew by 18%, surpassed gas, which only accounted for 17% of Europe’s electricity. Wind and solar power are now taking center stage. Solar covered 9% of the EU’s electricity needs. That collapse resulted in an impressive 19% reduction in the EU’s power sector emissions.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2019

Deep declines in wind, solar and battery technology costs will result in a grid nearly half-powered by the two fast-growing renewable energy sources by 2050, according to the latest projections from BloombergNEF (BNEF). Wind and solar grow from 7% of generation today to 48% by 2050.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 19, 2024

Norway has signed a contract with Ventyr Energi to develop Sørlige Nordsjø 2, its first commercial offshore wind farm. Norway’s energy minister, Terje Aasland, and wind consortium Ventyr Energi representatives signed the contract. Norway’s aim is to achieve 30 GW of offshore wind power by 2040. It offered a capacity of 1.5

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

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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Electrek

MAY 6, 2021

The costs of most existing coal-fired power plants in the US are now more expensive than the total costs of wind and solar as a result of their plunging costs, according to a new study. more… The post Coal is losing the price war to wind and solar faster than anticipated appeared first on Electrek.

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