Last month, General Electric (GE) consulting presented the results of a U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) sponsored study testing if wind turbines can be … Wind Energy Could Stabilize the GridRead more
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Led By Solar And Wind, Renewable Energy Grew Like Never Before Last Year
The world added more renewable energy capacity than ever before last year, despite tumbling prices for fossil fuels, a new report has found. An estimated … Led By Solar And Wind, Renewable Energy Grew Like Never Before Last YearRead more
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There are more jobs in renewable energy than in oil, gas, and coal combined
Worldwide, employment in green energy grew 5 percent in 2015, to 8.1 million jobs, while the slump in oil prices that began in the fall … There are more jobs in renewable energy than in oil, gas, and coal combinedRead more
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Portugal runs for four days straight on renewable energy alone
Electricity consumption in Portugal was fully covered by solar, wind and hydro power in an extraordinary 107-hour run that lasted from 6.45am on Saturday 7 … Portugal runs for four days straight on renewable energy aloneRead more
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No Bill Gates, We Don’t Need ‘Energy Miracles’ To Solve Climate Change
For six years, Bill Gates has been arguing that we need “energy miracles” to avoid catastrophic climate change. For six years, he has been wrong. … No Bill Gates, We Don’t Need ‘Energy Miracles’ To Solve Climate ChangeRead more
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After 115 Years, Scotland Is Coal-Free
After some 115 years, Scotland has burned its last lump of coal for electricity. The Longannet power station, the last and largest coal-fired power plant … After 115 Years, Scotland Is Coal-FreeRead more
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Wind Energy Reaches Record Production
Despite a recent slowdown in wind energy production in the United States, the industry is still growing as there are enough projects to generate energy … Wind Energy Reaches Record ProductionRead more
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How much energy does it really take to make a piece of toast?
When we push the lever down on our toaster or turn the ignition of our car, we really have no idea of the power of … How much energy does it really take to make a piece of toast?Read more
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Microgrids for villages without power
Microgrids were common in the early days of electrification. Factories or wealthy households invested in an electricity supply, and it would be regulated and distributed … Microgrids for villages without powerRead more
