Tag #Renewable Energy

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US Tariffs Hamper Clean Energy Transition

US tariffs on clean energy products, primarily solar cells and modules, increased utility-scale solar project costs by 10 percent, driven by a 30 percent jump in module and inverter costs, impacting US and global green energy sectors and consumers, and potentially hindering the global transition to ...

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EU Energy Efficiency Improves Despite High Fossil Fuel Dependence

The European Union has significantly improved energy efficiency, increasing renewable energy's share to 19.5% while facing high fossil fuel import dependence (58.4%), with transport (32%) as the largest consumer, although road fuel and international flights haven't reached pre-2019 and pre-COVID lev...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Tether to Invest Billions in Bitcoin Mining, Aiming for Global Dominance

Tether plans to invest billions in Bitcoin mining, aiming to become the world's largest operator by hashrate, leveraging its $120 billion USDT reserve and over 100,000 BTC holdings; this follows a $500 million investment in mining infrastructure across Uruguay, Paraguay, and El Salvador.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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German Solar Expansion: Biodiversity Impacts of Expanding Photovoltaic Capacity

Germany's 187-megawatt Weesow-Willmersdorf solar park highlights the country's push to increase photovoltaic capacity to 215 gigawatts by 2030 under the Renewable Energy Act (EEG), transforming farmland into solar energy sites with both positive and negative impacts on biodiversity.

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Life on Land
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Texas Republicans Battle Over Clean Energy Future

Texas faces a political battle over clean energy as Republican lawmakers consider bills that would severely restrict wind and solar projects despite the economic benefits these projects provide to rural communities and the state's leading position in renewable energy production.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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EU Energy Consumption Falls to Record Low Amidst Continued Fossil Fuel Dependence

The EU's total energy consumption fell by 4.1% in 2023 to a record low, driven by efficiency improvements, milder winters, and high fossil fuel prices; despite this, the EU remains heavily reliant on fossil fuel imports (67%), with renewable energy now at 19.5%.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Appeals Court Sides with Tribes in SunZia Transmission Line Lawsuit

A federal appeals court sided with Native American tribes challenging the $10 billion SunZia energy transmission line project, ruling that the U.S. Interior Department failed to properly consult with tribes about its impact on the San Pedro Valley in Arizona, a sacred site, and ordering the matter b...

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Spanish Blackout Sparks Dispute Over Grid Management and Energy Sources

Spain experienced a nationwide power outage on April 28th, 2024, prompting a dispute between electricity companies Iberdrola and Endesa, who blame grid operator REE for insufficient oscillation mitigation and the disconnection of 16 power plants, while REE maintains that their system parameters were...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Dutch Energy Bills to Surge Due to North Sea Wind Farm Infrastructure Costs

Construction of North Sea wind farm infrastructure will cost €88 billion over 15 years, increasing average Dutch household electricity bills from €400 to €1100 annually by 2040, despite a lack of direct subsidies to energy companies.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Heat Pumps: High Efficiency, Lower Emissions, But Higher Initial Costs

Heat pumps, using air, water, or ground as energy sources, offer highly efficient heating and cooling with reduced CO2 emissions; however, high initial costs and space requirements are drawbacks, although government incentives and long-term savings mitigate some expenses.

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Climate Action
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Vietnam's Gas Investments Contradict Net-Zero Climate Goals

Vietnam's ambitious plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 is challenged by its heavy investment in gas projects, despite gas not being a clean energy source, raising concerns about ecological impacts and the feasibility of meeting its climate goals.

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England Removes Heat Pump Planning Restriction

England lifts one-meter planning restriction on heat pump proximity to property lines, potentially easing installation for millions of homes, addressing a key barrier for 27% of customers according to Octopus Energy, although high upfront costs remain a major challenge.

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