In 2000, renewable energy made up just 6.3% of Germany’s electricity. By last year, it had risen to 31%. Cloudy Germany became a leading innovator … Renewable gains, won by people’s power, face corporate threatRead more
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Electricity generated with water, salt and a three-atoms-thick membrane
Researchers at EPFL’s Laboratory of Nanoscale Biology have developed an osmotic power generation system that delivers never-before-seen yields. Their innovation lies in a three atoms … Electricity generated with water, salt and a three-atoms-thick membraneRead more
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Sun-Petrol – how solar energy can be transformed into fuel
The sun is a clean and inexhaustible source of energy, with the potential to provide a sustainable answer to all future energy supply demands. There’s … Sun-Petrol – how solar energy can be transformed into fuelRead more
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Wind Energy Could Stabilize the Grid
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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Suzlon commissions 4.2 MW wind project
Wind turbine maker Suzlon Group on Saturday announced the completion and commissioning of its 4.20 MW maiden wind project for Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. The project, … Suzlon commissions 4.2 MW wind projectRead more
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Rainy U.K. Gets More Power From Solar Than Coal For The First Time In Over A Century
In May, for the first time ever, solar produced more electricity than coal in the United Kingdom. During last month, coal generation fell to zero … Rainy U.K. Gets More Power From Solar Than Coal For The First Time In Over A CenturyRead more
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Renewable Energy Jobs Topped 8 Million in 2015
On the heels of clean fuel milestones in Germany and Portugal , a new report finds that the renewable energy industry employed over 8.1 million … Renewable Energy Jobs Topped 8 Million in 2015Read more
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China added half of all new global wind power capacity in 2015
China accounted for nearly half of all new global wind installations last year, installing a total of 30.5 GW, according to GlobalData. Research and consulting … China added half of all new global wind power capacity in 2015Read 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