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wind turbines off the coast of Great Yarmouth, England

Environment United Kingdom

26. November 2023

Clean Energy Record: More Wind, Less Gas Here

With more wind capacity than natural gas connected to the power grid, Britain set a new record, proof that the country is accelerating its shift toward clean energy with a net-zero emissions goal by 2050.

Environment

Environment China

9. October 2023

Offshore Wind Farm Generates Record Power in a Single Day

With the help of a typhoon raging off the coast of China, an offshore wind turbine – the world’s largest – was able to break the record for single-day power generation.

Environment

Environment Egypt

14. September 2023

This Country Plans to Cut Emissions Five Years Ahead of Schedule

Determined to make a change for the better of the environment, Egypt has decided to increase the share of renewables in its energy mix and reduce emissions emitted from the electricity sector by 2030.

Environment

Environment The Netherlands

29. June 2023

Offshore Wind Farm Is Ready to Launch!

Now that the last turbine has been installed, the largest offshore wind farm in operation is finally complete in Dutch waters and following a series of tests, it will be inaugurated later this year.

Environment

Environment USA

25. June 2023

1.5 Million Electric Cars Here, Two Years Ahead of Schedule

Due to proper policy standards and optimal market conditions, California, the United States, now has 1.5 electric vehicles on its roads two years ahead of schedule, a positive feat for the Golden State whose goal is to have 100% of EVs by 2035.

Environment

Environment Spain

15. June 2023

100% Green Electricity, for a Record-Breaking Time

On a typical weekday, and for a record-breaking nine hours, the Spanish power grid managed to generate more than enough green electricity to cover the entirety of its mainland demand, proof of renewable power sources’ reliability.

Environment

Environment Brazil

23. February 2023

More Floating Solar Systems, More Water Saved

A study recently conducted in Paraná, Brazil, has proven that the presence of floating solar systems in reservoirs does slow down the water evaporation rate, preserving more water for the surrounding population while generating clean energy.

Environment

Environment Europe

20. February 2023

Clean Energy Boost: a Heat Pump Revolution

With European countries facing an energy crisis, heat pumps could very well be the solution to break their dependence on Russian gas, while turning to cleaner energy sources and slashing their greenhouse gas emissions.

Technology

Technology USA

9. February 2023

Joining Forces: Farmers Can Harvest Crops AND Clean Energy

According to a recent study conducted by scientists affiliated with the University of California, United States, it is possible for farmers to yield crops while generating clean energy, through the use of solar panels specially designed to benefit both fields.

Environment

Environment United States

6. December 2022

Solar Panels: Clean Energy You Can Count On

In the United States, the addition of household rooftop solar panels is expanding rapidly - both in an effort to decrease reliance on the power grid and to lower electricity costs.