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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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Hydropower damages river systems in Africa: How more solar and wind power can solve this problem

TechXplore

Across the African continent, more than 300 new hydropower projects are planned to meet the growing demand for electricity. Another looming problem with hydropower is that the water cycle is affected by climate change. Some of these will require big dams, which can have major negative environmental impacts.

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Renewable Energy Reaches New Heights

R-Squared Energy

In June, the Energy Institute released the 2024 Statistical Review of World Energy. The Review provides a comprehensive picture of supply and demand for major energy sources on a country-level basis. Overview In 2023, renewable energy sources surged to new heights. Global Renewable Consumption (excluding hydropower).

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American wind energy beat out coal this spring

Hydrogen Fuel News

The form of renewable electricity generated more power in April 2024 than coal fired generation In the US in March and April, electricity generated by wind energy turbines set a new record and in April, it simultaneously exceeded the power generated by coal-fired plants, according to recently released data.

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

The Verge: Energy

While most of the world still runs on dirty fossil fuels, Costa Rica has generated nearly all of its electricity from renewable sources of energy for nearly a decade. Costa Rica made global headlines in 2015 for generating 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy for 75 days in a row. How do you think about those risks?

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Industrial Revolution: Green Energy Solutions for the Modern Industries

Hydrogen Fuel News

The Industrial Revolution changed the way that industries produce and consume energy. Green energy solutions such as solar and wind power can power modern industries. In that way, they will not harm the natural environment while reducing the carbon footprint to offer a more sustainable energy source.

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Natel Energy announces $20 million funding to further deploy Restoration Hydro Turbine

Renewable Energy World

Natel Energy announced a $20 million funding round, led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) and supported by Chevron Technology Ventures, to build momentum in deploying its flagship product, the Restoration Hydro Turbine (RHT). “As One example, the Monroe Hydro Project in Madras, Ore., and Europe.