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California Renewable Curtailments Surge as Coronavirus Cuts Demand

GreenTechMedia

California grid operator CAISO has been curtailing renewable energy at record levels this year, as the state’s ever-rising share of solar power during daylight hours increasingly outpaces electricity demand. Grid operator ISO New England reported 3 percent to 5 percent declines in system demands in the previous week.

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Clean energy powered 40% of global electricity in 2024, report finds

The Guardian: Energy

Thinktank says solar has been fastest-growing energy source for last 20 years, but remains dwarfed by hydro power The world used clean power sources to meet more than 40% of its electricity demand last year for the first time since the 1940s, figures show. Continue reading.

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The swansong of African hydropower?

Envirotec Magazine

Hydropower, traditionally one of Africa’s most important sources of electricity, will rapidly fade in importance and cede its position to solar power. For decades, many African countries have relied on hydropower for electricity generation, including projects that inspire as much awe as controversy.

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Top 5 Companies Revolutionizing Green Hydrogen Production in 2024

Hydrogen Fuel News

University of Illinois Chicago & Orochem Technologies Turning Agricultural Waste into Clean Fuel Innovation Backed by Biochar and Solar Power One of the most revolutionary advancements in green hydrogen comes from the collaboration between the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and Orochem Technologies.

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Wind and Solar Energy Take the Lead Over Hydropower

R-Squared Energy

During that period, modern renewables (excluding hydropower and geothermal) grew exponentially, at an average annual rate of 12.6%. Solar electricity consumption rose by a record 263 Terawatt-hours (TWh) — an increase of 25% from 2021 and surpassing wind power’s 251 TWh increase. Wind and solar reached a record 14.4%

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What happens after your country runs on 99 percent renewable electricity?

The Verge: Energy

In the winter, like a six-month period from June to December, many of the hydropower plants get surplus flows. That’s when we have low wind, but we have more hydropower. Why does Costa Rica rely so heavily on hydropower, which makes up 73 percent of electricity generation? Costa Rica lies in a tropical zone with heavy rainfall.

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Doosan and Sarawak Lead Global Charge in Hydrogen Fuel Cell and Clean Hydrogen Innovations

Hydrogen Fuel News

Were seeing everything from breakthroughs in clean hydrogen production to boots-on-the-ground projects like hydrogen-powered industrial machines and pipeline upgrades thatll move this clean fuel where it needs to go. Its a great fit for both city power grids and heavy-duty industries. Down in Malaysia, things are heating up too.