Dow embraces circularity. and fossil fuels
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Dow is looking to lead on the circular economy — not so much on moving away from fossil fuels.
Europe’s largest battery powers up in Blackhillock, in Moray
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 15, 2025
million tonnes of CO from entering the atmosphere during this period by integrating more wind power onto the transmission network.” With every wind turbine put up, solar panel installed, and battery facility constructed, we are protecting families from future energy shocks. It will also prevent approximately 2.6
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Safe wind power: How early detection of loose bolts could prevent disasters in future turbines
TechXplore
OCTOBER 29, 2024
2023 was a record year for wind energy, with more than 1,051 gigawatts of installed capacity and generating 10% of the world's electricity. This milestone marks a crucial step forward in the transition to a more sustainable future, by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change.
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Study explores how wind turbine visibility affects property values across the US
TechXplore
MARCH 18, 2024
Clean energy alternatives like wind power can effectively replace fossil fuels, contributing to reduced air pollution and slowing down climate change. Renewable energy sources are essential for transitioning towards a decarbonized energy system and making the electricity grid more environmentally sustainable.
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Wind powers a record summer for renewable energy in Britain, record low for fossil fuels
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
August 2024 becomes the first time fossil fuels (98.5% The post Wind powers a record summer for renewable energy in Britain, record low for fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy. coal) fell to third place in the British electricity mix over an entire month.
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Pros and Cons of Wind Power for the Home
U.S. Green Technology
JANUARY 9, 2021
Wind power is one of the largest sources of clean, renewable energy in the United States, and it’s only going to keep growing. By 2030, wind power is expected to produce 20% of the U.S. electricity demand and cost less than fossil fuels. With wind already making its way into the mainstream energy grid, it’s.
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Blown off course, turbine giant Orsted seeks second wind
TechXplore
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Long dependent on fossil fuels before emerging a champion of offshore wind power, Danish company Orsted is now struggling to restore its business after dropping several major projects.
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Clearing the air: Wind farms more land efficient than previously thought
TechXplore
APRIL 17, 2024
Wind power is a source of energy that is both affordable and renewable. However, decision-makers have been reluctant to invest in wind energy due to a perception that wind farms require a lot of land compared to electric power plants driven by fossil fuels.
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California Moves to Tackle Another Big Emissions Source: Fossil Fuel Use in Buildings
GreenTechMedia
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
” While heating often gets less attention than other areas of energy consumption, onsite use of fossil fuels in buildings accounts for about 15 percent of California's greenhouse gas emissions, according to an NRDC analysis.
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ACT starts to bank its cheapest wind power yet in next stage to kick out fossil fuels
Renew Economy
JUNE 12, 2023
ACT starts to source its cheapest wind power yet, guaranteeing lower prices into the future as it moves to next stage of kicking out fossil fuels. The post ACT starts to bank its cheapest wind power yet in next stage to kick out fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Researchers develop novel electrode for improving flowless zinc-bromine battery
TechXplore
JULY 18, 2024
Due to rising environmental concerns, global energy production is shifting from fossil fuels to sustainable and renewable energy systems such as solar and wind power. Despite their advantages, they have two significant weaknesses: volatile power production and irregular supply.
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Chart: Most Americans support expanding solar and wind power
Canary Media
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Solar and wind power are more popular among Americans than nuclear power or fossil fuels, according to a May survey from Pew Research… Canary Media’s chart of the week translates crucial data about the clean energy transition into a visual format. Canary thanks Clean Energy Counsel for its support of the column.
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The world came tantalizingly close to a deal to phase out fossil fuels
The Verge: Energy
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Now that the dust has settled, these are some of the biggest decisions made in Dubai that could determine how we power our world in the future. Now that the dust has settled, these are some of the biggest decisions made in Dubai that could determine how we power our world in the future. The beginning of the end for fossil fuels?
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UK electricity cleanest ever in 2024, with record 58% from low-carbon sources
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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Fossil fuel use reaches global record despite clean energy growth
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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Firmed wind and solar still much cheaper than fossil fuels, even with inflation, says CSIRO
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Firmed solar and wind power remains by far the cheapest source of new-build electricity generation in Australia, despite a jump in costs due to global inflationary pressures. The post Firmed wind and solar still much cheaper than fossil fuels, even with inflation, says CSIRO appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Green hydrogen is a clean fuel, but South Africa's not ready to produce it: Energy experts explain why
TechXplore
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Every day, millions of engines and factories burn fossil fuels, releasing carbon dioxidea greenhouse gas that traps heat in Earth's atmosphere and contributes to climate change. Now imagine a clean fuel that does not pollute and produces only water as waste.
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Study: Middle Eastern Countries Would Save Money by Ditching Fossil Fuels in Power Mix
GreenTechMedia
APRIL 27, 2020
Abandoning fossil fuels for electricity generation by 2030 would save money for countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), according to new research into renewable energy in the area. Middle East solar energy prices continue to fall.
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Sunak to allow oil and gas exploration at sites intended for offshore wind
The Guardian: Energy
MAY 2, 2024
Exclusive: Decision to grant licences condemned by critics as a stunt that shows Tories are ‘playing politics with climate’ Fossil fuel companies will be allowed to explore for oil and gas under offshore wind-power sites for the first time, the government will announce on Friday, in a move which campaigners say is further proof that ministers are abandoning (..)
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Europe’s largest battery to connect to transmission network goes live
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
By reducing the reliance on local gas plants to provide reactive power services, the delivery of the project represents a significant milestone in the UK’s path to net zero; it will accelerate the uptake of renewable power, lower the risk of blackouts, and reduce energy bills.
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Chart: Renewables generated a record 30% of global electricity in 2023
Canary Media
MAY 10, 2024
For the first year ever, renewable energy sources generated 30 percent of the globe’s electricity in 2023 — driven by a decade of consistent, spectacular growth in solar and wind power. This surge in clean generation helped slow the growth of fossil fuels by almost two-thirds over the last 10 years, according to…
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U.S. connected 2.8 GW wind power capacity to the grid in Q2
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
gigawatts of wind power capacity to the grid in the second quarter of 2021, according to analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Q2 2021 was one of the strongest second quarters on record for wind power capacity additions, according to the analysis. Read more: What a year for wind. connected 2.8
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'Oil has no place in our future': Rockefeller fund returns shine after ditching fossil fuels
Business Green
MAY 11, 2020
Rockefeller Brothers Fund announces that its investment portfolio has exceeded expectations and industry averages in the five years since it divested from fossil fuels. According to the study, the RBF posted an average annual net return of 7.76 per cent over the five-year period that ended in December last year.
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Comment: Offshore wind needs to increase by 265% to meet govt targets
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 15, 2023
To mark Global Wind Day 2023 on June 15, ABB – which describes itself as the largest supplier of electrical components to the wind industry around the world – discusses the measures needed to achieve the UK’s goals in relation to offshore wind power. This load factor = 0.402.
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Solar And Wind Costs Continue To Fall As Power Becomes Cleaner
Forbes Green Tech
APRIL 30, 2020
Solar and wind power costs are still falling, making more and more fossil fuel generators around the world uncompetitive.
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The Relationship Between Trees and Clean Energy
U.S. Green Technology
JANUARY 21, 2021
When you hear clean energy, your mind likely goes to solar and wind power. They are green alternatives to fossil fuels and are much healthier and safer for the environment. While many researchers have been looking for even more ways to create clean energy, they may not be considering one of the greenest of all.
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Green Hydrogen Takes Center Stage in Schweinfurt – Here’s What It Means for Mobility
Hydrogen Fuel News
MARCH 4, 2025
Positioned close to the SuedLink high-voltage direct current grid connection, the plant will leverage renewable wind power from northern Germany and offshore installations as a primary energy source. Construction is expected to kick off later this year, with operations projected to begin by the end of 2026.
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Wind-powered hydrogen production plant commissioned in Germany
Renewable Energy World
MARCH 12, 2021
The jointly implemented project symbolizes a milestone on the way to virtually CO 2 -free steel production and shows that intelligent sector coupling can replace fossil fuels.” ” The post Wind-powered hydrogen production plant commissioned in Germany appeared first on Renewable Energy World.
Clearing the air: Wind farms more land efficient than previously thought
Science Daily: Renewable Energy
APRIL 17, 2024
Wind power is a source of energy that is both affordable and renewable. However, decision-makers have been reluctant to invest in wind energy due to a perception that wind farms require a lot of land compared to electric power plants driven by fossil fuels. paints a very different picture.
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Port of Açu Gears Up for Major Green Ammonia Milestone Targeting 1 Million Tons by 2030
Hydrogen Fuel News
MARCH 17, 2025
At the Port of Au, the facility will tap into Brazil’s renewable energy potential, with ample opportunities to harness solar and wind power. By utilizing these sustainable resources, this project promises to sidestep the greenhouse gas emissions associated with conventional ammonia production methods that rely on fossil fuels.
The data is in: Renewables confirmed Britain's top power source in 2020 as fossil fuels continue slide
Business Green
JULY 30, 2021
Proportion of power derived from gas and coal in Britain fell to record low in 2020, official statistics confirm. Low demand for electricity during successive lockdowns saw renewables displace fossil fuels as the dominant source of power on Britain's grid for the first time ever in 2020, government data has confirmed.
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Could wind power the green recovery?
Business Green
AUGUST 5, 2020
But few sectors can lay as strong a claim for playing a central and strategic role in any recovery, as the renewables industry in general and the wind power sector in particular. Furthermore, 1GW of offshore wind power avoids 3.5
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Over 60GW of wind energy capacity installed in 2019, the second-biggest year in history
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 30, 2020
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has published the 15th edition of The Global Wind Report , described as the wind industry’s flagship publication which provides a comprehensive, global view of the sector through the latest market data, country profiles, trends and analysis.
The United States consumed a record amount of renewable energy in 2020
Renewable Energy World
JUNE 18, 2021
energy consumption that increased in 2020 from 2019; fossil fuel and nuclear consumption declined. We use the fossil fuel equivalency approach to report noncombustible renewables’ contribution to total primary energy , in part, because the resulting shares of primary energy are closer to the shares of generated electricity.
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Report: Soaring fossil fuel costs driving rise in UK power prices
Business Green
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
But as analysis today from Ember shows, the UK's reliance on fossil gas for power generation is largely the cause of surging electricity bills, with soaring global fossil fuel gas costs accountable for 86 per cent of UK electricity price increases in recent months, it estimates.
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Understanding Natural Hydrogen and Its Global Energy Potential
Hydrogen Fuel News
MARCH 8, 2025
It eliminates the need for energy-intensive electrolysis or fossil fuel-based production, making it a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative. It can store excess energy from solar and wind power and release it when demand exceeds supply.
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From Morocco to Sweden: How Green Hydrogen is Redefining Clean Energy and Steel
Hydrogen Fuel News
MARCH 10, 2025
The governments goal is to integrate renewable energy sources with these developments, harnessing solar and wind power for the electrolysis process used to produce green hydrogen. For starters, sectors like transportation, heavy machinery, and manufacturing could use hydrogen to replace existing carbon-heavy fuels.
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UK Ministers Met 1-on-1 with Fossil Fuel and Biomass Producers Nine Times as Often as Renewables Since Kwasi Kwarteng Took Energy Portfolio
DeSmogBlog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Policymakers met with fossil fuel and biomass producers nine times as often as with their renewable energy counterparts, DeSmog can reveal, raising fresh concerns over the depth of the government’s commitments to reaching net zero emissions by 2050. Our record on renewable energy speaks for itself,” they said. “In Drax Access.
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Clean energy and markets are the solution (not scapegoat) for California’s blackouts
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Time to ditch fossil fuels-centric planning. Higher temperatures put more stress on traditional fossil-fired electric generators, reducing plant efficiency and output, and even caused them to temporarily shut down. Some have suggested clean energy is the scapegoat for the recent blackouts.
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SPP Misses the Mark on Resource Accreditation Again
NRDC onEarth
APRIL 4, 2024
The Southwest Power Pool’s latest proposal once again downplays the risk of fossil fuel plant failures while it undervalues the advantages of wind power.
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Global wind power grows by more than 60GW in 2019
Business Green
MARCH 25, 2020
But Global Wind Energy Council forced to revise its forecasts for 2020 and beyond as coronavirus fallout continues. Meanwhile, the growing number of wind farms around the world continues to be largely driven by financing via market based policy mechanisms, such as the UK's Contracts for Difference scheme, it seems.
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UK celebrates new year with flurry of fresh wind power records
Business Green
JANUARY 4, 2023
National Grid ESO confirms that on December 30th UK wind power generation hit a record peak of 20.9GW. Blustery weather conditions helped ensure the UK set yet another wind power generation record over the New Year period, according to data from grid operator National Grid ESO.
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BASF to add 90 MW total of wind and solar power contracts in Texas
Renewable Energy World
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
German chemical company, BASF, and EDF Energy North America signed a 35-MW wind power purchase agreement (PPA) that will bring 25 MW of wind power to BASF’s Verbund site in Freeport, Texas, and 10 MW of wind power to the Pasadena, Texas, site.
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Government confirms 2030 fossil fuel car sales ban as it touts new £20m EV funding package
Business Green
MARCH 9, 2021
A £20m research and development (R&D) competition to fund "the most promising electric vehicle (EV) technology innovations", has been announced by the Department for Transport (DfT) as it today confirmed fossil fuel cars and vans would as expected be banned from sale in the UK by 2030.
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