DeSmogBlog

JUNE 12, 2024

Since then, the Conservative government has made a series of U-turns on its own net zero policies, attacked Labour’s green spending plans, and doubled down on its support for new fossil fuel projects, approving more than 100 new North Sea oil and gas licences. This comes as DeSmog and Democracy for Sale reveal that £6.8 percent (£1.8

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The Guardian: Energy

JULY 29, 2024

Report finds 13 member states generated more energy from wind and solar power than coal and gas for first time in 2024 Wind turbines and solar panels have overtaken fossil fuels to generate 30% of the European Union’s electricity in the first half of the year, a report has found.

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TechXplore

JUNE 7, 2024

The sun beats down from a cloudless sky on the town of Boundiali, where Ivory Coast's first solar power plant embodies the drive to embrace clean energy without abandoning fossil fuels.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

These include the controversial energy company Drax , the fossil fuel lobby group Offshore Energies UK , and the gas company Cadent. OEUK is the “leading representative body” for the country’s oil and gas industry, while its members include some of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies, such as Shell, ExxonMobil, and Equinor.

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Green Living Guy

APRIL 2, 2023

Solar power is becoming increasingly popular as a source of clean, renewable energy. More and more homeowners are installing solar panels on their roofs to generate electricity and reduce their dependence on traditional, fossil-fuel-based power sources.

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GreenTech Gazette

JANUARY 1, 2025

This means that the device can efficiently capture and store solar power, providing a reliable and sustainable energy source. Conclusion The breakthrough solar-powered charging technology developed by Korean scientists represents a significant advancement in the field of energy storage.

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The Guardian: Energy

JANUARY 2, 2025

UK has more than halved amount of electricity generated from fossil fuels but gas still had largest share at 28% The UKs electricity was the cleanest it has ever been in 2024, with wind and solar generation hitting all-time highs, according to a report.

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The Guardian: Energy

JUNE 19, 2024

Report finds developing countries are increasing reliance on coal, gas and oil as overall demand for energy rises The world’s consumption of fossil fuels climbed to a record high last year, driving emissions to more than 40 gigatonnes of CO 2 for the first time, according to a global energy report.

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Solar Power World

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The state’s latest incentive recently marked one year in… The post California uses fossil fuel dollars to fund solar for disadvantaged communities <br><span style='color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;'>2020 Regional Solar Policy Report </span> appeared first on Solar Power World.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Reflectors placed in orbit around the Earth which reflect sunlight towards future solar power farms at dawn and dusk could help accelerate the transition to net-zero, researchers say. One of the major limitations of solar power, of course, is that it can only be generated during daylight hours.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

While the fuel is barely on the radar in the United States, around the world a green hydrogen rush is underway, and many companies, investors, governments and environmentalists believe it is an energy source that could help end the reign of fossil fuels and slow the world’s warming trajectory. "It In the U.S.,

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Similarly, given the increasing focus on sustainability across the country, there has never been a better time to embrace the use of renewable energy, while the installation of a solar power generation system on your Aussie property can give you three amazing benefits that are too valuable to ignore.

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PV Tech

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The cost of solar power generation dropped from US$417 per MWh in 2010 to US$49 per MWh in 2022, representing a 88% decrease.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2022

Biomass power puts some of the world’s most precious forests at risk. Like fossil fuels, burning biomass also requires huge amounts of water to be abstracted for cooling, increasing water stress at times of drought. Fossil fuel plants that use oil, gas, and coal, and that burn trees, use this water for cooling.

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Clean Energy Canada

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In the latest round of survey work by Clean Energy Canada and Abacus Data, Canadians believe a clean energy system that includes hydro, wind, solar power and electric vehicles would be both more affordable and more secure than a fossil fuel energy system. Totals may not add up to 100 due to rounding.

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TechXplore

MAY 31, 2024

The ongoing transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources has never been more important as climate change and sustainability awareness continue to rise.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Solar plus storage also helps the wider grid and environment by letting consumers shift the time when they consume solar power: by storing solar energy when it’s abundant during the day, and using it at night, in place of power generated from fossil fuels.

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DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – Only two of the 35 stalls lauding countries’ green credentials at the COP26 UN climate summit mention the need to cut fossil fuel production — the chief cause of the carbon emissions driving climate change. . We urge all leaders to put people and the planet over the profit of the fossil fuel industry.”.

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Clean Energy Canada

AUGUST 3, 2023

VICTORIA — Evan Pivnick, clean energy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the Alberta government’s six-month moratorium on new wind and solar power projects. Ultimately, it is Albertans who will pay the price for these delays.”

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The Guardian: Energy

JUNE 5, 2024

Low-carbon electricity investment driven by solar projects but oil and gas spending still too high to meet climate goals Global investment in low-carbon electricity will rise to 10 times as much as fossil fuel power this year due to an increase in spending on solar projects, according to the International Energy Agency.

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U.S. Green Technology

APRIL 6, 2023

Solar energy has been the subject of political discussion and advancement for many years, but now the sector is ready to make a statement on its own. The future appears to be getting a little brighter as solar power plants all around the world compete with fossil fuels on pricing without government subsidies.

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GreenTechMedia

AUGUST 7, 2020

Vice : How Solar Power Could Slay the Fossil Fuel Empire by 2030. Seba breaks down why technological innovation in the next 10 years will either see the American Dream realized for virtually everyone on the planet in a cheap and sustainable manner, or trigger societal collapse akin to the fall of empires in the past.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

APRIL 24, 2024

Renewable energy farm in British Columbia could be the country’s largest off-grid solar project A First Nation indigenous group in Canada has launched a solar power project for what that country’s federal government is referring to as likely the largest off-grid renewable energy project of its kind in Canada.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

“We’re not just interested in decarbonisation, but de-fossilisation – we need to completely eliminate fossil fuels in order to create a truly circular economy,” said Reisner. “In CCS is a technology that’s popular with the fossil fuel industry as a way to reduce carbon emissions while continuing oil and gas exploration,” said Reisner.

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The Guardian: Energy

MAY 7, 2024

Report says humans may be on brink of cutting fossil fuel generation, even as demand for electricity rises Renewable energy accounted for more than 30% of the world’s electricity for the first time last year following a rapid rise in wind and solar power, according to new figures.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Aviation Technology – Bertrand Piccards Climate Impulse and the Power of Liquid Hydrogen Bertrand Piccard, a name synonymous with pioneering feats in aviation, has set his sights on redefining the future of flight with his Climate Impulse project. Right now, most hydrogen production globally relies on fossil fuels.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 14, 2025

These facilities are strategically positioned to integrate hydrogen production, storage, and refueling, enabling industries and transportation systems to transition away from fossil fuels. Green Hydrogen for Refining and Transportation One of Sinopecs standout initiatives involves using green hydrogen to power its refining processes.

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Solar Power World

APRIL 13, 2021

Storage technologies make renewables dispatchable like fossil fuels, yet they’re still not in abundant use. “We are seeing significant demand for solar paired with energy storage across the United States for use-cases such as… The post The U.S.

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Solar Power World

JUNE 27, 2024

Renewable energy sources reduce carbon production when they replace power plants using fossil fuels, but it’s possible for something like a solar array to have a measurably larger impact when built in a region with more carbon emissions and less renewable energy proliferation.

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Green Living Guy

AUGUST 3, 2021

An enhancement of renewable power production supports President Biden’s Build Back Better plan. Converting our energy reliance away from fossil fuels and towards solar power […]. The post 10 Tips for How to Afford a Solar Upgrade for Your Home appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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Canary Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

needs a lot more power lines to support its transition away from fossil fuels. The bad news is it's not nearly enough to support the enormous amounts of new wind and solar power needed to meet climate goals. The good news is that it's made some serious strides toward that goal over the last two years.

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Solar Power World

OCTOBER 17, 2023

While huge utility-scale solar projects capture most of the headlines, the residential market also has an important role to play in the country’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable electricity. Virtual power plant… The post DOE bets on virtual power plants appeared first on Solar Power World.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 23, 2020

Bailouts paper over the fossil fuel industry's weaknesses and "will create a zombie industry forever dependent on state aid for survival," according to Jason Quay, director of the Global Climate Strategy Sunrise Project. . Utilities already have found wind and solar power are less costly sources of energy.

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Solar Power World

JANUARY 30, 2020

Burning fossil fuels… The post 15 states are calling for 100% clean energy with backing of Environment America appeared first on Solar Power World.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2023

The idea of space-based solar power (SBSP) – using satellites to collect energy from the sun and “beam” it to collection points on Earth – has been around since at least the late 1960s. If so, SBSP could become a vital part of the world’s transition away from fossil fuels to green energy.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Some of hydrogen’s advantages include: Renewable energy integration : Fuel cells can be powered by green hydrogen, produced using renewable energy sources like wind or solar power. Rapid refueling options : Compared to battery charging, hydrogen refueling is faster, enhancing practicality for various use cases.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This innovative initiative aims to produce pink hydrogenhydrogen generated using excess energy from nuclear power plantsmarking a significant step in diversifying global clean energy solutions. The project will establish a demonstration plant that converts surplus nuclear energy into hydrogen.

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