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January 19 Green Energy News

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“Robot Bees From MIT May Be The Pollinators Of The Future” • Worried that alterations to the Earth’s climate may wipe out bees, leading to a steep decline in the availability of fruits and vegetables? Fear not. Researchers at MIT say they have successfully created robot bees that can do the job […]

January 18 Green Energy News

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“New Research Shatters Common Myth About Power Outages” • Some critics said that the clean energy transition would lead to more blackouts, but California researchers debunked this myth. The team found there were no power outages in the state when solar, wind, and hydro supplied 100% of electricity needs for a record […]

January 17 Green Energy News

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“‘It’s Going To Be Rough’: What Trump’s Response To LA Fires Portends” • Donald Trump’s response to the catastrophic fires in Los Angeles provided a stark prologue to how his administration will likely handle the growing threat of such disasters: acrimony, brutal dealmaking, and dismissal of a climate crisis that is at […]

January 16 Green Energy News

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“China Has Plans For A Gigantic Solar Array In Space” • A report by Live Science says Chinese scientists have announced a plan to build an enormous solar power station in space that is 1 km (0.6 mi) wide and will beam continuous energy back to Earth as microwaves. It will be […]

January 15 Green Energy News

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“Floating Solar Panels Powering Sustainability From Water Bodies” • Because of the water bodies, floating solar panels not only occupy underutilized spaces but also operate at a higher performance level due to their cooler operating conditions and reflective surroundings, making them an important addition to renewable energy technology. [Tata Power]

January 14 Green Energy News

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“‘Always On’ Nuclear Power Is About As Reliable As Wind And Solar – During A Renewables Drought” • A key selling points for nuclear power, its “always on,” reliability, was put to the test in an analysis that found that a fleet of modern nuclear plants is about as reliable as a […]

January 13 Green Energy News

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“KU Research Suggests Wind Power Isn’t A Red Vs Blue Issue In Kansas” • Wind power can spark passionate reactions, but how this one shakes out across Kansas may not follow political lines. New wind installations aren’t allowed in about one-fifth of the counties in Kansas, in part to protect America’s last […]

January 12 Green Energy News

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“Los Angeles Is On Fire And Big Oil Are The Arsonists” • The private forecaster AccuWeather estimates initial damage and economic loss of the Los Angeles fires at over $50 billion and says they could be the costliest wildfire disaster in American history. Oil, gas, and coal companies have been lying to […]

January 11 Green Energy News

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“Vineyard Wind 1 Finishes Monopile Installation” • The CIP-Avangrid joint venture Vineyard Wind has completed monopile installation at the 804-MW Vineyard Wind 1 site off the coast of Massachusetts. An announcement on Vineyard Wind’s website shows all 62 monopiles installed. Vineyard Wind is starting cable laying, which will run through April. [reNews] […]

January 10 Green Energy News

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“Germany Added Nearly 20 GW Of Renewable Power Capacity In 2024” • According to the German Federal Network Agency, the installed renewable power capacity in Germany increased by nearly 20 GW to nearly 190 GW in 2024. Solar additions came to 16.2 GW, bringing Germany’s total to 99 GW. A majority of […]