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September 22 Green Energy News

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“Meet The Woman Who Lit Up Yemen’s Towns One Solar Panel At A Time” • Abs is a town in Yemen. It had been left with nearly no electricity due to the destruction of power grids during the ongoing war that began in 2014, when Houthi rebels stormed the capital. A woman […]

September 21 Green Energy News

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“Over $3 Billion to Support America’s Battery Manufacturing Sector, Create Jobs, And Enhance National Security” • The US DOE announced over $3 billion for 25 projects in fourteen states to boost production of advanced batteries and battery materials in the US. The projects should support over 8,000 construction jobs and over 4,000 […]

September 20 Green Energy News

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“Over 500 GW Of Solar Power To Be Installed In 2024” • The world is on track to install 593 GW of solar power this year, according to Ember. This is 29% more than what was installed last year. In its latest analysis, Ember said solar “will likely RenewEconomydd more GWs in […]

September 19 Green Energy News

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“World Now Has Five Times More PV Than Nuclear Capacity” • The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2024, overseen by nuclear consultant Mycle Schneider, shows that global operating PV capacity exceeds by almost five times that of nuclear energy. The number of operating nuclear units stands at 408, one more than a […]

September 18 Green Energy News

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“Lloyd’s Register To Certify World’s Largest Tidal Energy Turbine” • Lloyd’s Register, a renewable energy certification body with a scope in marine energy, has signed an agreement with Orbital Marine Power to start the certification process for the world’s largest tidal energy converter. The converter is rated at 2.4 MW. [Offshore Engineer […]

September 17 Green Energy News

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“Banks Pledge $386 Billion To Support India’s Renewable Energy Industry” • Financial institutions have pledged a total of $386 billion in investments to help India boost its renewable energy, Renewables Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said. India aims to have 500 GW of renewables capacity installed by 2030. It has about 153 GW now. […]

September 16 Green Energy News

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“China’s Longi Sets World Record For Highest Tandem Solar Cell Efficiency At 34.6%” • Longi, a Chinese solar module maker, announced that it has achieved a remarkable power conversion efficiency of 34.6% in two-terminal tandem perovskite solar cells. The US DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory verified the results. [Interesting Engineering]

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September 15 Green Energy News

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“Study Reveals Link Between Heatwaves And Dementia” • A pioneering study revealed health risks posed by long-term weather extremes in the UK, as the effects of climate change intensify. It shows that prolonged exposure to extreme heat can be linked to cognitive decline, kidney disease, skin cancer, and the spread of infectious […]

September 14 Green Energy News

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“UK Court Rules Government Plan To Build First New Coal Mine In Decades Unlawful On Climate Grounds” • Britain’s approval of a coal mine was unlawful, London’s High Court ruled. The same court had ruled earlier that planning authorities must consider the impact of burning fossil fuels when deciding whether to approve […]

September 13 Green Energy News

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“Energy Company Announces Plans For Nation’s First Sodium-Ion Battery Gigafactory” • Lithium has been the go-to metal for battery production for more than 30 years. Sodium is a less expensive and more sustainable alternative. Natron, a US battery maker announced plans to invest $1.4 billion in a large factory to produce sodium-ion […]