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Solar-powered reactor shows potential for creating jet fuel with net-zero carbon emissions

TechXplore

Increasing energy demands and problems associated with burning fossil fuels have heightened interest in more sustainable energy sources, such as sunlight. But there are still areas where carbon-based fuel remains the standard, such as in the aviation industry.

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Growing solar: Optimizing agrivoltaic systems for crops and clean energy

TechXplore

Agrivoltaic systems, which combine solar power generation with agricultural practices, offer a promising solution to the growing demand for both renewable energy and food production.

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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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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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California’s Big 2021 Grid Reliability Decision: Expand Supply or Manage Demand?

GreenTechMedia

California is facing a major decision under a tight deadline — whether it should push for large-scale power plants and batteries to prevent a repeat of its August 2020 rolling blackouts this coming summer, or turn to behind-the-meter resources like batteries and demand response. Growing demand for expanding demand response.

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First fully solar-powered compost facility opens in California

Inhabitat - Innovation

In response to the increased demands of processing the compostable materials, Republic Services spent the past three years building the Otay Compost Facility and hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony earlier in October.

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Concentrated Solar Power Technology Witness Growth 10.8%

altenergymag

The concentrated solar power industry is predicted to witness growth at a CAGR of 10.8% Increase in government support for the adoption of renewable technologies coupled with rise in energy demand & capability to supply power without CO2 emission drive the growth of the market. in next 7 years.