Headline News:
- “Demand For Solar Explodes Everywhere In Europe Except The UK” • In April, Germany instituted new policies designed to accelerate the construction of wind and solar installations. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine made a problem clear: It is in the national interest of all countries to use local renewable energy for their own security. [CleanTechnica]
- “Renewables And Solar As Sources Of Reliable Power Increase On Australian Farms” • While data across the entire agricultural industry is not available, it is clear many are making the switch. A 2020 survey by the peak industry body found that 71% of the farms in Australia installed at least one type of renewable energy between 2015 and 2020. [ABC]
- “Avocados And Exotic Plants Grow In Hot UK Summer” • This summer’s record-breaking hot and dry weather has seen more exotic plants, including figs and avocadoes, growing in the UK, gardeners told BBC News. It’s part of a trend of Mediterranean and sub-tropical plants thriving in recent years, while traditional British garden varieties struggle. [BBC]
- “China Plans To Double Renewable Energy Generation By Building More Wind Turbines, Solar Panels By 2025” • China’s usage of renewable energy sources will surpass 50% in the overall energy usage increments by 2025, and wind and solar energies will be doubled over 2020, according to a report by Shanghai Securities News. [Global Times]
- “Top 10 Cities For Solar Power Per Capita In USA” • Which US cities are leading in solar power adoption? Which are leading on a solar power installed per capita basis? We’ve got answers to both questions thanks to a report from Environment America. Many are in the Southwest. But on a per capita basis, one of the top ten is Burlington, Vermont. [CleanTechnica]
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