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Low-cost direct solar-to-hydrogen ambitions see the light
Australian National University (ANU) researchers have more than nudged the dial on efficiency of solar-to-hydrogen production that bypasses electrolysers and avoids AC/DC power conversion and transmission losses. They say their new world…
Renewable Energy Is Electrifying COVID-19 Isolation Centers In Nigeria
Clean Power
Published on June 20th, 2020 | by Guest Contributor June 20th, 2020 by Guest Contributor
By Ms. Talatu Tarfa & Ms. Ifeoma Malom, Clean Technology Hub Nigeria
The COVID-19 pandemic has upturned our 21st century…
An Interview With Progressive Candidate Lindsey Boylan About Climate Policy & Taking On Jerry…
Batteries
Published on June 20th, 2020 | by Harry Stoltz June 20th, 2020 by Harry Stoltz
Lindsey Boylan is taking on representative Jerry Nadler’s NY-10 seat in the upcoming 2020 House election. Running on a platform of climate…
South Australia fast-tracks energy plan to dodge blackouts and meet 100% renewables goal
The South Australia Liberal government has announced a new energy package to ensure the state can reach its target of net 100 per cent renewables by 2030, including a commitment to fast-track a new transmission line to NSW and allowing…
The Tide Is Turning (And Is It Ever!)
Clean Power
Published on June 18th, 2020 | by George Harvey June 18th, 2020 by George Harvey
In the US, renewables are expected to see fifty times as much net capacity added in the next three years as nuclear and fossil fuels…
Xcel proposes almost $3B energy investment plan to fight COVID job losses and reach clean energy…
In response to the COVID-19 devastating impact on jobs, Minnesota-based utility Xcel Energy has proposed a nearly $3 billion energy investment package which would add solar, wind and efficiency projects while creating thousands of jobs if…
Long read: Collaborative digital fixes for the energy transition
From pv magazine 06/2020
In September 2019, five solar farms in the West Murray Zone (WMZ) were ordered to cut back their output to 50%, highlighting an emerging challenge for renewable energy generators on Australia’s main grid: system…
Tesla Given Green Light To Generate Electricity In The UK
Batteries
Published on June 19th, 2020 | by Johnna Crider June 19th, 2020 by Johnna Crider Tesla has been given the green light to generate electricity in the UK. It’s been granted an electricity generation license and Ofgem, an…
Policy must change to advance the impact of renewables
Growth in renewable power has been impressive over the past five years, however, too little is happening in the heating, cooling and transport sectors.
This is according to REN21’s Renewables 2020 Global Status Report, which…
South Australia: The first big grid where rooftop solar could eliminate all demand
As South Australia energy minister Dan van Holst Pellekaan notes, the state is mighty proud of its collection of energy “firsts” – a world leader in the uptake of rooftop solar and wind energy, the host of the world’s biggest lithium-ion…