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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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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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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Redeia and Iberdrola Clash Over Responsibility in Spain's Total Blackout

Spain's April 28th complete blackout sparked a dispute between grid operator Redeia and electric companies over responsibility, with Redeia blaming insufficient reactive power absorption by conventional plants and Iberdrola highlighting Redeia's sole grid operation responsibility.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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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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Mexico's Updated Climate Strategy: Ambitious Goals, Uncertain Implementation

Mexico unveiled its updated National Climate Change Strategy (ENCC), aiming for a 35% emission reduction and prioritizing adaptation to climate impacts; experts praise the plan's ambition but express concern over implementation challenges and conflicting fossil fuel projects.

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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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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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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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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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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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Spanish Blackout: Renewable Energy Scapegoat or Grid Instability?

A massive blackout affecting the Iberian Peninsula on April 28th sparked controversy after a British newspaper alleged it resulted from a Spanish government experiment with renewable energy; however, investigations suggest grid instability, not renewable energy, was the cause.

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