Clean, Sustainable & Renewable Energy Power Source's Worldwide & in the U.S.

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Long popular in Asia, floating solar catches on in US

https://apnews.com/article/floating-solar-ramping-up-climate-change-renewable-energy-7316dbfe9db23363aacadcd133cbd408?

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The Amount of Solar Home Energy Increased 32% In 2021. Here's How It Happened

Over the past 10 years, solar energy has experienced growth of 33% on average every year in the United States. As of 2021, there is enough solar capacity installed in the country to power 23 million American homes.

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/solar-home-energy-good-news?

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Analysts Say Solar Is Saving Texans From Widespread Power Outages Amid Extreme Heat

"Renewables are definitely saving the grid and saving our wallets," said one independent energy analyst.

https://www.commondreams.org/news/solar-power-texas-heat?

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Biden administration approves largest US offshore wind farm off New Jersey coast

NEPTUNE, N.J. — The federal government has approved the largest U.S. offshore wind energy project, which officials say could power hundreds of thousands of New Jersey homes with clean energy and is expected to create over 3,000 jobs through construction and development.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/07/07/offshore-wind-farm-new-jersey/70389783007/?

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Budding U.S. offshore wind industry facing rough seas

BOSTON – Just as the U.S. is plunging into the deep end of offshore wind energy development, the nascent domestic industry faces major supply chain problems, surging costs, permitting delays, and other headwinds that could affect the aggressive installation timelines state and federal governments have targeted.

https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/07/15/budding-u-s-offshore-wind-industry-facing-rough-seas/?

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Scientists 'Accidentally' Discovered How To Turn Humid Air Into Electricity

Researchers have stumbled upon an accidental breakthrough that could revolutionize the field of renewable energy.

https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/5106/Scientists-039-Accidentally-039-Discovered-How-To-Turn-Humid-Air-Into-Electricity?

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Hops for beer flourish under solar panels. They’re not the only crop thriving in the shade.

AU in der HALLERTAU, Germany (AP) — Bright green vines snake upwards 20 feet (six meters) toward an umbrella of solar panels at Josef Wimmer’s farm in Bavaria.

https://apnews.com/article/climate-beer-solar-panels-hops-germany-ee3d00a1877837eb85053335e3b68a00?

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The world’s largest offshore wind turbine provides clean energy to thousands in China

In an incredible feat of engineering, Three Gorges Energy successfully connected the world’s first 16-megawatt offshore wind turbine to the power grid. The MingYang Smart Energy MySE 16-260 towers over the skyline with its 260-meter (853-ft) rotor diameter, ready to offer renewable energy to about 36,000 Chinese residences.

https://www.optimistdaily.com/2023/07/the-worlds-largest-offshore-wind-turbine-provides-clean-energy-to-thousands-in-china/?

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Solar panels on water canals seem like a no-brainer. So why aren’t they widespread?

Back in 2015, California’s dry earth was crunching under a fourth year of drought. Then-Governor Jerry Brown ordered an unprecedented 25% reduction in home water use. Farmers, who use the most water, volunteered too to avoid deeper, mandatory cuts.

https://apnews.com/article/solar-panels-irrigation-canals-climate-solution-c57cac43b71a0edf76e62c4adc0f3ff7?

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Geothermal Power is Finally a Reality After Next-Generation Breakthrough of Carbon-Free Energy in Nevada

A commercial pilot project confirmed a record production of geothermal energy in northern Nevada this week.

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/fervo-energy-breakthrough-in-next-gen-geothermal-power-in-nevada/?

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Possibility to reality: Green Hydrogen is key to our energy future

The green hydrogen industry could help solve the climate crisis, but only if there IS a green hydrogen industry. To realize its staggering potential, U.S. green hydrogen needs flexible regulatory requirements until the industry is established. Get more details.

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Could California’s solar canal project be an answer for climate resilience?

In a state beleaguered by drought, high temperatures, and growing wildfire dangers, the idea of placing solar panels over irrigation canals to address both water loss and climate pollution is finally getting traction. Solar AquaGrid creators Jordan Harris and Robin Raj envisioned a game-changing solution that blends solar energy generation with water conservation.

https://www.optimistdaily.com/2023/07/californias-solar-canal-project-an-obvious-answer-for-climate-resilience/?

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Chemistry is key to building a more sustainable future

Chemistry is a crucial element in enabling the transition to renewable energy and helping combat climate change in communities around the country. An example: Chemistry is working on the science that will help create low-emissions solutions for energy and transportation. See the impact.

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🔋 Crazy ironic stat

Tulsa, Okla. — where the 76-foot-tall Golden Driller has stood guard for 70 years — is now home to an electric-bus plant and huge wind farm, with a solar-panel factory on the way. Photo: Green Country Tourism About two-thirds of new investment in clean energy — wind, solar, etc. — "is in Republican-controlled states, where policymakers have historically resisted renewables," the N.Y. Times reports. Why it matters: Increasingly, money matters more than politics. 🖼️ The big picture: The U.S. is enjoying an accelerating pivot from fossil fuels — even in areas dominated by the oil and gas industries, the Times writes in "The Clean Energy Future Is Arriving Faster Than You Think."

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YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Victory In The Amazon

Good things are happening! Voters in Ecuador are putting Big Oil in its place (underground), while Maine invests in heat pumps. Plus, a conservative activist known for dark-money influence is under federal scrutiny, a Georgia judge is standing up for transgender kids, and more.

https://www.levernews.com/you-love-to-see-it-victory-in-the-amazon/

After Maine Surpasses 100,000 Heat Pump Goal Two Years Ahead of Schedule, Governor Mills Sets New, Ambitious Target

To continue Maine’s momentum, Governor Mills also unveiled a new target: installing another 175,000 additional heat pumps in Maine by 2027, thereby bringing the number of heat pumps installed in Maine homes, businesses, and public buildings during her time in office to 275,000. If this target is achieved, Maine would have more than 320,000 heat pumps in total installed across the state.

https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/after-maine-surpasses-100000-heat-pump-goal-two-years-ahead-schedule-governor-mills-sets-new

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Powered by wind, this $10B transmission line will carry more energy than the Hoover Dam

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An energy infrastructure project bigger than the Hoover Dam is how Hunter Armistead describes the $10 billion venture his company will be overseeing during the next three years.

https://apnews.com/article/renewable-energy-line-sunzia-arizona-california-a541af36657a299a1a0822e75f943b9f?

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Constellation is the #1 clean energy producer in the U.S.

Constellation has been at the forefront of the clean energy transition for more than a decade. As the nation’s leading producer of carbon-free power, Constellation has the experience and innovative solutions to redefine America’s energy future.

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Inside The U.S.-China War Over Clean Energy

If you care about climate change, it’s time to start thinking about nickel.

https://www.levernews.com/inside-the-u-s-china-war-over-clean-energy/

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Rising hubs: Seattle is Fusiontown, USA

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios

Seattle has become a global leader in the race for fusion energy, with five major companies looking to crack the code on the clean, sustainable power source, Christine Clarridge of Axios Seattle reports. Why it matters: In a rapidly warming and carbon-dependent world, there's a "huge prize" for developing and commercializing fusion energy, Mike Sexsmith of General Fusion said last month at Seattle Fusion Week. Catch up quick: Fusion — in which atoms' nuclei are fused to release energy — promises effectively limitless, zero-emissions power without the radioactive byproducts produced by today's fission-based nuclear plants. But researchers still haven't figured out how to create a sustainable and scalable fusion reaction that generates more energy than it takes to produce in the first place — though new breakthroughs hold promise. 🔮 What's next: A thriving fusion hub in Washington will depend not just on progress from companies, but also on buy-in from environmentalists and policymakers, consultant Chris Ajemian said. Keep reading. Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios Also in Seattle, the country's biggest ferry system is going electric in what local officials hope is an early step toward decarbonizing the broader maritime industry, Melissa Santos of Axios Seattle reports. Washington State Ferries — the largest U.S. system by ridership, carrying more than 17 million people last year, and about 24 million annually pre-pandemic — is working to shift to a zero-emissions fleet by 2050.

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🔋 Charted: Green pivot

Data: International Energy Agency. (Investment amount is in 2022 dollars.) Table: Axios Visuals Ahead of Thursday's opening of the U.N. climate summit COP28 in Dubai, UAE, this chart shows that the oil and gas industry's clean energy investments have grown rapidly. But they remain a small slice of the sector's overall spending, Axios Generate co-author Ben Geman reports. 🌐 If you're heading to COP ... so is Axios! Axios House will host events Dec. 4-6, with experts and officials from around the world — and plenty of networking.

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✈️ Milestone for cleaner jet fuel

A Virgin Atlantic plane flying on "sustainable aviation fuels" takes off from London Heathrow this morning. Photo: Peter Nicholls/Reuters A normal-looking Boeing 787 landed at New York's JFK Airport this afternoon. But it was no ordinary voyage, Axios Generate co-author Ben Geman writes. Why it matters: The Virgin Atlantic trip was the first commercial widebody airliner crossing powered 100% by "sustainable aviation fuels" — mostly used cooking oil. State of play: It has 70% lower "lifecycle" emissions — including production and other steps through combustion — than regular fuel, according to the airline. Keep reading.

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🔎 New hope for power from "white hydrogen"

A worker detaches a probe that tests for hydrogen half a mile deep in the ground in Folschviller, France. Photo: Violette Franchi for The New York Times The discovery in eastern France of a potentially mammoth cache of white hydrogen — one of the cleanest-burning fuels in nature — has added to a trail of clues elsewhere in the world that a holy grail of clean energy may be lying in the ground for the taking, the N.Y. Times reports. Why it matters: Natural hydrogen — called white hydrogen because of its purity — could be a source of clean energy continuously generated by the Earth, The Times explains. "Hydrogen is magical — when you burn it you release water, so there are no carbon emissions," said Jacques Pironon, a senior researcher and professor at the University of Lorraine, France. "We think we've uncovered one of the largest deposits of natural hydrogen anywhere in the world." 🥊 Reality check: There are doubts about the exact size of the French trove and how to extract the gas. Keep reading (gift link — no paywall).

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Decades after Europe, turning blades send first commercial offshore wind power onto US grid

NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — Despite some recent financial setbacks, U.S. offshore windpower has hit a milestone. An 800-foot tall turbine is now sending electricity onto the grid from a commercial-scale offshore wind farm on pace to be the country’s first.

https://apnews.com/article/offshore-wind-farm-orsted-eversource-biden-south-fork-new-york-a94722b3f4a52e93580ad15a2de257a0?

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💡 Coming American milestone

Data: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Chart: Deena Zaidi/Axios Visuals An inflection point in U.S. energy looks imminent: Combined power generated by wind and solar is slated to eclipse coal-fired electricity next year, as the sources move in opposite directions, Axios' Ben Geman writes. Why it matters: The milestone, forecast by the Energy Department's independent statistics arm, helps tell the ongoing story of massive changes to the U.S. power mix. Coal has been on a steady decline thanks to pollution rules and relatively inexpensive and abundant natural gas — now by far the largest power source. What's happening: The march of renewables is fueled by lower costs, federal subsidies and state energy policies. Go deeper.

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And what do you think charges the electric cars?  Answer:  Fossil Fuels

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