twib.news

12. May 2022

More Wind Power Brings This Country Closer to Its Green Goal

As wind power has become its main source of electricity generation, Spain intends to increase its production by tapping into offshore wind farms along its thousands of kilometers of coastline in order to meet its goal of generating close to 75% of electricity from renewable sources…

Environment

Environment Ireland

1. May 2022

First-Ever Power Grid to Run on This Much Renewable Energy (from Different Sources!)

Ireland and Northern Ireland have become the first places in the world with a power grid that has the capacity to get three quarters of its electricity from renewable sources.

Environment

Environment Portugal

14. December 2021

Another European Country Bids Farewell to Coal

Portugal becomes the fourth European country to stop producing electricity from coal, a decision most welcomed by environmental activists as the continent wishes to phase out the polluting source of energy by 2030.

Technology

Technology Saudi Arabia

25. November 2021

Electricity-Free Cooler Runs on Saltwater and Sun

A new cooling system using sunlight and saltwater, in place of electricity, is being developed, bringing hope for underdeveloped countries who lack access to air conditioning and proper food storage.

Environment

Environment USA

24. October 2021

Offshore Wind Development In the Works for Greener Electricity

The government of the United States intends to develop large-scale offshore wind farms along the country’s coastline as part of its strategy to produce and promote green electricity.

Society

Society Bangladesh

6. October 2021

Electricity for All: One Country’s Promise to Citizens

The Prime Minister of Bangladesh is working on ensuring all citizens have access to power. As of now, 99.5 percent of people have access to power, up from 47 percent in 2009.

Heroes

Heroes Malawi

21. September 2021

“Let There Be Light!”: Villager Brings Electricity to His Town

When a humble villager from Yobe Nkosi, Malawi, created a makeshift dynamo to power his home in 2006, he did not expect his invention to provide electricity for his entire community!

Technology

Technology Indonesia

15. September 2021

The World’s Largest Floating Solar Power Plant Is in the Works

An impressive floating solar power plant will be built off the coast of the Indonesian island of Batam, the largest of its kind, providing clean energy and jobs to local citizens.

Environment

Environment Benin

10. September 2021

Don’t Throw Old Solar Panels: Developing Countries Could Use Them!

Third world countries such as Benin turn to secondhand solar panels to power houses, farms, businesses and water pumps, and the market for this ecofriendly used product is increasingly in demand.

Environment

Environment United Kingdom

30. August 2021

Electricity Goes Green in This Region

The Orkney archipelagos located in the North of Scotland, United Kingdom, is now equipped with the world’s most powerful tidal-powered turbine, providing clean electricity to thousands of households.