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Wind installations reached a new record in 2023 as world ramps up clean energy, report says

Tue, 2024-04-16 19:46 — mike kraft

2023 was a record year for wind installations as world ramps up clean energy, report says The world installed 117 gigawatts of new wind power capacity in 2023, a 50% increase from the year before, making it the best year for new wind projects on record, according to a new report by the industry’s trade association. AP News

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The increase in wind installations “shows that the world is moving in the right direction in combating climate change,” the report said.

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EU needs trillions of investment for 2050 climate target - Green research

Tue, 2024-01-30 10:07 — mike kraft

EU needs trillions of investment for 2050 climate target - research The European Union will need 1.5 trillion euros ($1.6 trillion)per year of investments to meet its 2050 net zero emissions target, research backed by Green EU lawmakers said on Monday. Kate Abnett Reuters

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EU built record new wind farms last year but still short of green energy goal

Fri, 2024-01-12 13:56 — mike kraft

EU built record new wind farms last year but lags green energy goal European Union countries built 17 gigawatts of new wind power farms in 2023, the most for any year so far, but still not enough to reach its renewable energy goal, industry data showed on Friday. Kate Abnett Reuters

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Renewable energy grew rapidly in 2023, but must grow faster to meet climate change target -- IEA

Thu, 2024-01-11 10:19 — mike kraft

Renewables grew rapidly in 2023, but must grow faster still to meet climate change target, IEA says The amount of renewable energy installed around the world last year grew at its fastest rate in the past 25 years. AP News

The world’s renewable energy grew at its fastest rate in the past 25 years in 2023, the International Energy Agency reported Thursday in its first assessment since nations agreed in December on ambitious new targets to slow dangerous climate change.

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Two large Massachusetts offshore wind turbines are sending electricity to the U.S. grid for the first time

Fri, 2024-01-05 10:34 — mike kraft

Two large offshore wind sites are sending power to the US grid for the first time For the first time in the United States, turbines are sending electricity to the grid from the sites of two large offshore wind farms. AP News

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Clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges

Tue, 2024-01-02 18:09 — mike kraft

The year in clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help Earth turn away from fossil fuels and prevent severe warming and its effects. AP News

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Biden administration clean energy agenda faces growing difficulties

Fri, 2023-11-24 11:19 — mike kraft

Biden's clean energy agenda faces mounting headwinds Canceled offshore wind projects, imperiled solar factories, fading demand for electric vehicles. Nichola Groom,Jarrett Renshaw Reuters

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Portugal used 100% renewable energy sources to run the country for a week

Mon, 2023-11-20 11:58 — mike kraft

Portugal just ran on 100% renewables for six days in a row For nearly a week, the country of 10 million met customer needs with wind, hydro and solar — a test run for operating the grid without fossil fuels. Canary Media

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The increased solar energy and electric vehicle sales boosts hope for climate goals-- report

Wed, 2023-09-27 10:13 — mike kraft

Boost in solar energy and electric vehicle sales gives hope for climate goals, report says Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) is becoming harder but a narrow window remains because clean energy infrastructure has grown around the world, a new report said Tuesday. AP News

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Solar power: Peacham Vermont celebrates its new community solar facility that provides clean energy to residents

Fri, 2023-09-22 18:24 — mike kraft

Peacham, Vermont, Celebrates Community Solar With A Solarbration Peacham is having a Solarbration for its new community solar facility that started providing clean energy to residents last month. Steve Hanley CleanTechnica

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