This giant 'water battery' under the Alps could be a game-changer for renewable energy in Europe
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Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
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JPMorgan warns of need for ‘reality check’ on phasing out fossil fuels: US bank says higher interest rates, inflation and global conflict have dented outlook for ...
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Quick Glance: JPMorgan warns of Need for 'Reality Check' on Phasing out Fossil Fuels
- JPMorgan warns of setbacks in transitioning to renewable energy due to higher interest rates, inflation, and global conflicts.
- Investment in renewable energy currently offers subpar returns, potentially leading to social unrest.
- JPMorgan forecasts increasing demand for oil and gas until 2030, highlighting challenges in transitioning to renewable energy.
- Wood Mackenzie warns of the impact of higher interest rates on transitioning to a global net-zero economy, especially for renewables and nuclear power.
Renewable energy is slashing emissions, now it’s cutting prices too: Wholesale electricity prices are down as the share of renewable energy in the grid continues ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/renewable-energy-is-slashing-emissions-now-it-s-cutting-prices-too-20240422-p5flqy.html
The green energy ‘big bets’ Australia needs to go after: Sun Cable cofounder: Sun Cable’s cofounder wants Australia to think bigger about the green energy switch ...
smh.com.au/business/the-economy/the-green-energy-big-bets-australia-needs-to-go-after-sun-cable-cofounder-20240419-p5fl8z.html
2023 was a record year for wind installations as world ramps up clean energy, report says
apnews.com/article/energy-global-wind-report-2024-74dd788b62c429edd004332808440b60
Australia's first solar garden sprouts in Grong Grong, taking the renewables boom to the community
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-23/australia-s-first-solar-garden-/103657946
Horror scenario unfounded: Habeck: Electricity prices have fallen significantly since the nuclear power plant was shut down
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Habeck-Strompreis-seit-AKW-Abschaltung-deutlich-gefallen-article24871913.html
Tumble in storage battery costs to boost shift to renewables, says IEA: An expected sharp fall in battery costs for energy storage in coming years will ...
reuters.com/business/energy/tumble-storage-battery-costs-boost-shift-renewables-says-iea-2024-04-25/
FDP plans reform of pensions, citizens' income and electricity - what it means for you
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Opinion | Trump’s Re-Election Would Be Disastrous for the Climate: The return of Trump to the White House would be disastrous for the planet.
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/opinion/trump-biden-climate-election.html
As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/18/a-flash-flood-and-a-quiet-sale-highlight-indias-sikkims-hydro-problems
Pennsylvania governor eyes solar power for 50 percent of state agencies: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) on Monday announced the state’s efforts to make half ...
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How do you build without over polluting? That's the challenge of new Catan board game
npr.org/2024/04/22/1245096795/catan-board-game-climate-change-pollution
Energy crisis in South America: Ecuador declares Thursday and Friday days off - to save electricity
spiegel.de/ausland/ecuador-erklaert-donnerstag-und-freitag-zu-arbeitsfreien-tagen-um-strom-zu-sparen-a-09c3bfa5-a25f-42aa-8e17-3de6ff959337
More Americans worried about climate change, but few think Biden's climate law will help, AP-NORC poll says
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Australia to boost domestic solar panel production, and other top energy stories: Top energy stories: Australia looks to spur domestic solar production with $650 ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/australia-reveals-solar-sunshot-fund-plus-other-top-energy-stories/
Renewable Energy Shatters Records in the U.S.: The U.S. has never had as much wind, solar and hydropower. But experts say it’s not enough to meet future ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/04/05/renewable-energy-is-shattering-records-will-it-continue-00150581
Why East Germany is experiencing a green revolution: Billions are currently being invested in chip factories and green technologies in eastern Germany ...
stern.de/panorama/wissen/warum-ostdeutschland-eine-gruene-revolution-erlebt--34607506.html
Two countries in Europe are powered by 100% renewable energy as wind capacity soars
euronews.com/green/2024/04/17/wind-energy-saw-record-growth-in-2023-which-countries-installed-the-most
Liquefied gas is too expensive: RWE boss: Industry will not fully recover: The move away from Russian natural gas has led to significantly higher energy costs in ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/RWE-Chef-Industrie-wird-sich-nicht-vollstaendig-erholen-article24862785.html
Despite the energy transition: economics expects high electricity prices in the future
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The U.S. Urgently Needs a Bigger Grid. Here’s a Fast Solution.: A rarely used technique to upgrade old power lines could play a big role in fixing one of the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/climate/electric-grid-more-power.html
Solar energy for the socket: “Solar package” simplifies the use of home power plants
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Chevron arm launches $500 million fund to invest in low carbon technologies
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/chevron-arm-launches-500-million-fund-invest-low-carbon-technologies-2024-04-16/
BLUETTI expands its Solar+ program to three more states: Following a successful launch in Texas last year, BLUETTI is expanding its Solar+ program to California ...
electrek.co/2024/04/12/bluetti-expands-its-solar-program-to-three-more-states/
Southeast Asia 'woefully off track' on green investment, Bain says: South East Asia is
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/southeast-asia-woefully-off-track-green-investment-bain-says-2024-04-15/
Adani begins commercial output of wafers, ingots for solar power: Adani Group has begun commercial production of wafer and ingots used for making solar power ...
reuters.com/business/energy/adani-begins-commercial-output-wafers-ingots-solar-power-2024-04-07/
A coal-free New England is a victory for the entire country : Just as it already has in 15 states, polluting, air-poisoning coal will soon come offline in the ...
thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/4568050-a-coal-free-new-england-is-a-victory-for-the-entire-country/
Oman and UAE sign pacts, MoUs in various fields: A memorandum of understanding in the field of investment was signed between the Ministry of Commerce ...
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Iran ready to forge stronger ties with Sri Lanka, Raisi says: Iran is ready to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka and other Asian countries, its president ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/irans-raisi-arrives-sri-lanka-foster-ties-open-hydropower-project-2024-04-24/
Saudi Arabia desperately looking for investors to fund Neom 'The Line' project: Saudi Arabia is facing difficulties in funding its $500 billion Neom megaproject ...
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China Carbon Permits to Benefit Clean Energy, Hasten End of Coal Plants - Bloomberg
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Energy-Hungry AI Is Eating the Planet. But Is It Also Humanity's Best Hope?: AI has the potential to help humanity build a more sustainable future ...
uk.pcmag.com/ai/151956/power-hungry-ai-is-eating-the-planet-is-it-also-our-best-chance-to-save-it
Data centre operator introduces plan to feed energy back to the grid : Digital Realty said its new partnership enables more renewable energy to be fed into the ...
businesspost.ie/article/data-centre-operator-introduces-plan-to-feed-energy-back-to-the-grid/
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Qatari Emir Al Thani arrives in Dhaka for a 2-day visit: Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani arrived in Dhaka for a two-day visit today afternoon
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/qatari-emir-al-thani-arrives-dhaka-2-day-visit-3592886
Adelsheim: Local council rejects further areas for wind power: The Adelsheim local council has approved a ground-mounted PV project near Leibenstadt ...
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Apple Shares 2024 Environmental Progress Report Ahead of Earth Day: Apple today announced that it has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by more than half since ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/18/apple-2024-environmental-progress-report/
Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Why State wants private schools to reduce fees: The ministry also wants private schools to adopt use of clean energy.
nation.africa/kenya/news/education/why-state-wants-private-schools-to-reduce-fees-4602984
Near-record days without load-shedding: The sun has played a critical role in keeping the lights on for a near record three weeks as SA home-owners and ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2024-04-21-near-record-days-without-load-shedding/
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Scotland's renewable energy expansion needs some Victorian know-how– Kenny MacAskill
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Switzerland's energy transition: With winters like 2023/2024 it could work: This winter is astonishing: Switzerland exported more electricity than it imported ...
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Limuru landslide leaves one person dead: Area chief Evans Kungu said as rains persisted at night, villagers heard a loud bang as hips of soil rolled down ...
standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001493785/limuru-landslide-leaves-one-person-dead
N26 founder Tayenthal invests in this energy storage startup: The founders want to capture excess electricity in large battery storage systems and reduce the use ...
businessinsider.de/gruenderszene/business/warum-der-n26-gruender-max-tayenthal-in-die-energiespeicher-dieser-gruender-investiert/
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Staggering amounts of valuable metals are ending up in the trash: Recycling more of the copper, aluminum, and other minerals in our old electronics could reduce ...
qz.com/copper-nickel-aluminum-metal-trash-recycling-electronic-1851428445
These 18 Utah cities and towns still want clean energy, even as RMP backs off: In 2019, 16 Utah cities and towns and two counties set out to get 100% renewable ...
sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/04/22/these-18-utah-cities-towns-still/
Ulrich Brand: “The imperial way of life is currently reaching a limit”: Political scientist Ulrich Brand does not believe that “green capitalism” will save us - ...
freitag.de/autoren/pep/ulrich-brand-die-imperiale-lebensweise-kommt-gerade-an-eine-grenze
4 lessons from renewable energy to accelerate carbon management: Advanced carbon management technologies are needed to tackle hard-to-abate emissions; lessons ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/lessons-from-the-renewables-playbook-clean-infrastructure-boom/
International cooperation - Esslingen University cooperates with the university in Namibia
esslinger-zeitung.de/inhalt.internationale-zusammenarbeit-hochschule-esslingen-kooperiert-mit-universitaet-in-namibia.dfc08457-f189-4e18-9c58-781921fe781b.html
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Securing competitiveness of energy-intensive industries through relocation: The pulling power of renewables
techxplore.com/news/2024-04-competitiveness-energy-intensive-industries-relocation.html
How we transform to a fully decarbonized world: A world powered by electricity from abundant, renewable resources is now within reach.
technologyreview.com/2024/04/24/1091129/fully-decarbonized-world-renewable-energy/
The US House’s Earth Day Present to the Planet? $95 Billion for War: The future of both climate and war is largely shaped by domestic and international spending ...
nationalpriorities.org/blog/2024/04/22/april-climate-and-war-linked-more-ever/
What happens after your country runs on 99 percent renewable electricity?: Costa Rica runs almost entirely on renewable energy. It’s still racing to bring more ...
theverge.com/24134891/renewable-energy-electricity-power-grid-costa-rica
China Advances in Africa’s Green Energy Sector Over the U.S.: China is solidifying its foothold in Africa's green energy sector, outpacing the United States ...
riotimesonline.com/china-advances-in-africas-green-energy-sector-over-the-u-s/
Rinteln company Rolec invests in renewable energies - and receives innovation award
szlz.de/lokales/schaumburg/rinteln/rintelner-firma-rolec-investiert-in-erneuerbare-energien-und-bekommt-innovationspreis-YVGQ3SLA3RHLJMN6DYRWOVHK7Q.html
Lok Sabha elections 2024: What manifestos say on climate change: While BJP has promised, mainly, to expand or strengthen the policies and programmes it is ...
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-climate/election-manifestos-climate-change-9288078/
Hitachi Energy eyes expansion in India amid rising power demand: Hitachi Energy is looking to open more global capability centers in India to expand local ...
reuters.com/business/energy/hitachi-energy-eyes-expansion-india-amid-rising-power-demand-2024-04-24/
No land suitable for wind or solar power farms in Dudley: There is no space for onshore wind or solar power farms in Dudley, according to new research.
halesowennews.co.uk/news/24257928.no-land-suitable-wind-solar-power-farms-dudley/
On Earth Day, a look at how climate change is impacting health: By highlighting how climate change impacts health this Earth Day we can look to safeguard ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/this-earth-day-we-consider-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-human-health-110b71b453/
The Seaham company looking to revolutionise global solar power and help tackle climate change
sunderlandecho.com/business/the-seaham-company-looking-to-revolutionise-global-solar-power-and-help-tackle-climate-change-4601765
From coral babies to a battery-powered grid, there are reasons for hope : Negative headlines tend to overshadow the good news, but we are making advances in the ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/23/from-coral-babies-to-a-battery-powered-grid-there-are-reasons-for-hope/
Commentary:Google's Berkeley County data center drives economic growth, lowers energy costs
postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/google-berkeley-data-center-electricity/article_d4cb4d94-ff47-11ee-a500-a77d939e8c4a.html
The law on a secure electricity supply at a glance: Switzerland should generate more electricity from solar, wind and and produce hydropower ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/kopie-von-die-volksinitiative-zur-staerkeren-verbilligung-der-krankenkassenpraemien-auf-einen-blick-ld.1826748
Quick Glance: Secure Power Supply: Facts and Arguments
- The new Swiss electricity law aims to increase the use of renewable energies.
- The proposal sets binding targets for the expansion of renewable energies and electricity consumption.
- Proponents emphasize supply security and the transition away from fossil fuels.
- Opponents criticize potential environmental damage and restrictions on democratic rights.
Renewable energies: How to make green electricity a success: The FDP wants to end subsidies for green electricity as quickly as possible. The consequences would ...
sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/erneuerbare-energiewende-fdp-solar-windkraft-1.6565657
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Climate Change Could Cost $500K Per Person In The Near Future: A recent report from 'Consumer Reports' predicts that rising temperatures could deeply ...
essence.com/news/money-career/climate-change-costs/
Korea, Romania to bolster cooperation in defense, nuclear energy: President Yoon Suk Yeol and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis held a summit in Seoul, Tuesday ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/120_373286.html
ACWA Power inks deal to drive renewable energy development in Azerbaijan : RIYADH: Saudi energy giant ACWA Power is signing a new agreement to accelerate the ...
arabnews.com/node/2497271/business-economy
Apple triples clean energy use since 2020 [Updated]: Cupertino marked progress toward its goal of total carbon neutrality by 2030, citing Apple clean energy use ...
cultofmac.com/853499/apple-triples-clean-energy-use-since-2020/
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Why Sam Altman Is Betting on Solar to Help Power AI: Renewable energy company Exowatt scored $20 million from the OpenAI CEO and VC firms Andreessen Horowitz and ...
inc.com/chloe-aiello/why-sam-altman-is-betting-on-solar-to-help-power-ai.html
GlenWyvis community whisky distillery has been 'hijacked' says founder: The founder of Scotland's first community owned whisky distillery has called it "the ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24244613.glenwyvis-community-whisky-distillery-hijacked-says-founder/
CG Freeport building a futuristic vision: After more than four years since breaking ground, the new CG Freeport building was officially opened last Thursday on ...
thenassauguardian.com/grand_bahama/cg-freeport-building-a-futuristic-vision/article_80ffe82a-0012-11ef-b5e5-eba69bf64c30.html
Wind overtakes fossil fuels for UK electricity generation: Maguire: Wind farms have been the primary source of electricity in the United Kingdom for the past two ...
reuters.com/business/energy/wind-overtakes-fossil-fuels-uk-electricity-generation-maguire-2024-04-23/
MasterChef Australia promoting hydrogen and biomethane as alternative to gas cooking
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-23/gas-industry-sponsoring-masterchef-australia-hydrogen-biomethane/103753000
Guardian Essential poll: voters back Labor’s Future Made in Australia plan while overestimating cost of renewables
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/23/guardian-essential-poll-voters-back-labors-future-made-in-australia-plan-while-overestimating-cost-of-renewables
Radiant paths: Kartini’s light in the energy sector - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/20/radiant-paths-kartinis-light-in-the-energy-sector.html
World Bank announces plan to provide electricity access to 300M Africans - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2024/04/18/World-Bank-Africa-electricity-access-plan/6351713429021/
Is Europe’s hydropower potential tapped out?: Huge dam projects built in Sweden, Austria and France decades ago might not be feasible today, but pumped stor
euractiv.com/section/electricity/news/is-europes-hydropower-potential-tapped-out/
HanesBrands Reaps $23 Million in Savings From Sustainability Efforts, Targets Zero Waste by 2025
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Wall Street Plugs Into This Smart EV Move, Sparking New Buy Zone: Boosted by rebounding growth and a strategic deal with EV charging leader Wallbox ...
investors.com/research/how-to-find-the-best-stocks-to-buy/generac-stock-wallbox/
Here are 3 key sectors for growth with deepening China-Gulf relations: As China-Gulf ties tighten, focusing on renewable energy, financial markets ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/3-key-sectors-poised-for-explosive-growth-as-china-gcc-cooperation-deepens/
CHPE is a $6 billion transmission line to bring hydropower to NYC: CHPE is a $6 billion project set to start powering 1 million homes with renewable energy in ...
businessinsider.com/chpe-transmission-line-hydropower-renewable-energy-electrical-grid-2024-4
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