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Category: Renewables

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  • EU
  • Wind

Four EU countries to increase offshore wind power capacity tenfold

Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark will on Wednesday announce a joint pledge to build at least 150 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind in the North Sea by 2050, Danish Continue Reading

Posted On : 18 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Germany
  • Hydrogen

How Germany’s LNG Terminals Will Morph Into Green Hydrogen Hubs

The invasion of Ukraine has put the US and Europe on a wartime mission to abandon Russian fossil fuels. This series looks at speeding up zero-carbon alternatives by lowering political Continue Reading

Posted On : 12 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Renewables

Record year for renewable capacity additions ahead despite headwinds: IEA

Global addition of 320 GW forecast Solar booming, onshore wind limited Policy lag threatens 2023 stasis Global additions of renewable power capacity are expected to increase by over 8% in Continue Reading

Posted On : 11 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Hydrogen

Corpus Christi port could emerge as hydrogen export hub in Gulf Coast’s hydrogen economy

The group behind the Texas Gulf Coast’s bid to become a hydrogen hub are hoping that the Corpus Christie port could become a strategic export hub for selling clean hydrogen Continue Reading

Posted On : 10 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Hydrogen

European electrolyzer manufacturers commit to boosting capacity tenfold by 2025

European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton and European electrolyzer manufacturers last week met in Brussels to discuss how to increase industry’s capacity to produce electrolyzers used to produce clean Continue Reading

Posted On : 10 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Hydro
  • USA

Southwest US hydro outlook remains below normal, with snowmelt well underway

Highlights Lake Powell water supply forecast at 59% of normal Lower Colorado River Basin ranges from 58% to 97% June on-peak power forwards reach package highs May 5 Southwestern snowpack Continue Reading

Posted On : 7 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Hydro
  • USA

AP analysis finds growing number of poor, high-hazard dams

Constructed four generations ago, the massive rock and clay dam at El Capitan Reservoir is capable of storing over 36 billion gallons of water, enough to supply every resident in Continue Reading

Posted On : 6 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • EU
  • Solar

EU Countries Call for 1,000 Gigawatts of Solar Energy by 2030

The European Union should set an ambitious goal for boosting solar energy capacity across the region as it seeks to free itself from a dependency on Russian gas, according to Continue Reading

Posted On : 6 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Hydrogen
  • Pipelines

PG&E launches comprehensive study on hydrogen’s feasibility within gas pipelines; H2∞

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is launching the US’ most comprehensive end-to-end hydrogen study and demonstration facility, which will examine the future potential of the zero-carbon fuel hydrogen as Continue Reading

Posted On : 3 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Hydrogen
  • USA

Hydrogen Is Every U.S. Gas Utility’s Favorite Future Savior

The Southern California Gas Co. Playa del Rey underground natural gas storage facility in the Playa del Rey neighborhood of Los Angeles.Photographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg Utilities that run on natural gas Continue Reading

Posted On : 3 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Biofuels
  • USA

US EPA issues emergency fuel waiver to allow summertime E15 fuel sales

Waiver to allow ‘small’ increase in ethanol demand: S&P Global Waiver is not a ‘silver bullet’ for gas prices: White House Ethanol groups want to see action toward a permanent Continue Reading

Posted On : 30 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Solar
  • USA

U.S. solar industry warns of slowdown due to supply chain disruptions, tariff uncertainty

 The U.S. solar industry is warning of a big slowdown in project installations this year as global supply chain disruptions and the threat of new U.S. tariffs on panel imports Continue Reading

Posted On : 29 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Renewables
  • USA

U.S. Renewables Power Generation Surpassed Nuclear In 2021

Electric power sector generation from renewable sources totaled 795 million MWh in the United States in 2021, surpassing nuclear generation. Electric power sector generation from renewable sources totaled 795 million Continue Reading

Posted On : 29 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Europe
  • Wind

2022 Will Be A Record-Breaking Year For Offshore Wind Energy In Europe

In 2022, for the first time ever, Europe is set to install more than four gigawatts of offshore wind capacity in a single year. The previous record, set in 2019, Continue Reading

Posted On : 21 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • China
  • Solar
  • Wind

China Is Planning Record Wind and Solar Power Additions This Year

China is set to install a record amount of wind and solar power capacity this year as the country strives to meet climate goals while reducing its reliance on the Continue Reading

Posted On : 15 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • USA
  • Wind

Wind Passed Coal, Nuclear Power in U.S. for First Time on Record

Wind turbines in the U.S. produced more electricity than coal or nuclear plants on March 29 for the first time on record, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said Thursday. That Continue Reading

Posted On : 15 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • California
  • Wind

California Ran on Nearly 100% Clean Energy This Month

Wind turbines at the San Gorgonio Pass wind farm in Whitewater, California. California, which aims to have a carbon-free power grid within 25 years, got a short glimpse of that Continue Reading

Posted On : 15 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Hydrogen from Wind

Green Ammonia for Fertilizer Planned by Giant Wind Farm Builder

Dutch project would make 75,000 tons of clean ammonia a year The clean gas seen as key to cut emissions from industries The Orsted A/S Borssele offshore wind farm near Continue Reading

Posted On : 13 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Europe
  • Renewables

Surging Renewable Power Prices in Europe Are Still a Bargain

Renewable energy prices are rising in Europe as companies turn to green energy to cut emissions and hedge against rising fossil-fuel prices, but are still a fraction of wholesale power Continue Reading

Posted On : 13 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Europe
  • Renewables

Europe’s sanction on Russian coal fosters call of duty toward energy transition

 Germany, UK step up commitments on solar, wind energy Europe looks for alternative sources of thermal coal Gas-generation pushing out coal in EU-10: S&P Global As the flow of coal Continue Reading

Posted On : 12 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • USA
  • Wind

Why Wind Power Growth Is Slowing In The U.S.

By a number of metrics, 2021 was the best year for renewable energy on record. The energy industry added as much as 37GW of new solar and wind capacity last Continue Reading

Posted On : 8 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Nuclear
  • United Kingdom
  • Wind

U.K. Bets Big on Nuclear, Wind in Energy Security Strategy

Prime Minister Boris Johnson ramped up plans to build new nuclear power stations and offshore wind farms as he seeks to shore up the U.K.’s energy supplies in the wake Continue Reading

Posted On : 7 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • California
  • Hydrogen

ZeroAvia and ZEV Station sign MoU to develop hydrogen refueling ecosystem at California airports

ZeroAvia, a developer of hydrogen-electric aviation, signed an MoU and announced a new partnership with the hydrogen fueling firm ZEV Station to develop green hydrogen refueling infrastructure for airports in Continue Reading

Posted On : 5 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Europe
  • Renewables

Why Renewables Can’t Solve Europe’s Energy Crisis

Europe has been aggressively pursuing a clean energy future and the end of fossil fuels, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the shortcomings of renewables. The soaring prices of Continue Reading

Posted On : 5 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Hydrogen

High Natural Gas Prices Could Lift Green Hydrogen Investment

Companies in Europe and U.S. allies such as Australia have recently announced major green hydrogen deals and projects. Blue hydrogen production from natural gas, plus the added expense of CCS, Continue Reading

Posted On : 4 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Solar
  • USA
  • Wind

Can Texas Replace Coal With Wind And Solar Power?

Despite the global push to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, coal remains a key part of America’s energy mix. A new study suggests that Texas could replace nearly 100% of Continue Reading

Posted On : 3 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • California
  • Wind

CAISO sets wind peak record; solar curtailments rise on surge of wind generation

South Hub real-time prices dropped to minus $1.14/MWh Wind accounts for 30% of installed renewable capacity California ranks sixth for US utility-scale wind capacity The California Independent System Operator set Continue Reading

Posted On : 2 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Biofuels
  • USA

Biden Mulls Lifting Ethanol Caps In A Bid To Lower Gasoline Prices

The U.S. Administration is mulling over whether to temporarily remove the summertime restriction on the sale of the higher-ethanol gasoline varieties in another policy attempt to lower high gasoline prices, Continue Reading

Posted On : 1 Apr 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Wind

Maersk Supply Building Wind Vessel For US Market Work

Empire Offshore Wind has awarded a contract to Maersk Supply Service for the charter of its newbuild wind installation vessel. Empire Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Equinor and BP, Continue Reading

Posted On : 31 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Europe
  • Solar

EU will do ‘whatever it takes’ to rebuild solar energy manufacturing in Europe

The European Commission will do “whatever it takes” to rebuild Europe’s industry manufacturing parts for solar installations, the EU’s energy commissioner said on Thursday, as the bloc draws up plans Continue Reading

Posted On : 31 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Climate
  • Solar
  • Wind

Global wind and solar growth on track to meet climate targets

Solar and wind power can grow enough to limit global warming to 1.5C if the 10-year average compound growth rate of 20% can be maintained to 2030, independent climate think Continue Reading

Posted On : 30 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Renewables

Clean Power Isn’t Reaching Those Who Need It Most

Sometime this year a worker will plug in an historic solar panel. Whether on a small rooftop or in a sprawling desert array, that panel will put the world over Continue Reading

Posted On : 28 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Hydrogen

How Hydrogen Will Transform Geopolitics

GlobalRiskInsights.com provides the web’s best political risk analysis for businesses and investors. Our contributors are some of the brightest minds in economics, politics, finance, and… Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has Continue Reading

Posted On : 28 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Solar
  • Wind

Ukraine War Drives Up Cost of Wind, Solar Power

 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is further driving up the price of renewable-energy projects, which were already facing supply-chain strains and raw-materials increases before the war. The new pressures, which are Continue Reading

Posted On : 27 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Hydrogen

Will Hydrogen Power The Trains Of The Future?

As the world fights to reduce emissions, the transportation sector is being transformed on every level – with hydrogen trains being just one example. In Germany, Japan, and the United Continue Reading

Posted On : 24 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Biofuels

DHL Express announces two of the largest SAF deals yet with bp and Neste; > 211M gallons

DHL has confirmed new strategic collaborations with bp and Neste, to provide more than 800 million liters (211 million gallons US) of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to DHL Express within Continue Reading

Posted On : 22 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Renewables
  • USA

Renewables Will Generate 44% Of U.S. Electricity In 2050

Renewable power generation is set to more than double its share in America’s electricity to 44 percent in 2050 from 21 percent now, as wind and solar installations are expected Continue Reading

Posted On : 19 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Renewables

Renewable Energy Projects Are Facing Resistance Around The World

Felicity Bradstock is a freelance writer specialising in Energy and Finance. She has a Master’s in International Development from the University of Birmingham, UK. Renewable energy may be incredibly popular Continue Reading

Posted On : 15 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Hydro

Dams Are Becoming More Dangerous to Build as Good Sites Run Out

The Tapovan Vishnugad plant following a deadly landslide in 2021. With viable hydro sites scarce, dam builders around the world are pushing into high-risk areas, often based on outdated climate Continue Reading

Posted On : 15 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Rare Earths
  • Ukraine

Russia’s attack on Ukraine halts half of world’s neon output for chips

Ukraine’s two leading suppliers of neon, which produce about half the world’s supply of the key ingredient for making chips, have halted their operations as Moscow has sharpened its attack Continue Reading

Posted On : 12 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Geothermal

Why Aren’t Investors Interested In Geothermal Energy?

America’s geothermal energy potential remains largely untapped due to a lack of investor interest, but that may be beginning to change. Baker Hughes and MIT have both announced recent investments Continue Reading

Posted On : 11 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Europe
  • Renewables

European industry groups applaud EC plan on accelerated renewable gas build-out

EC proposals on biomethane, hydrogen ‘key steps forward’ Biomethane industry ‘ready’ to deliver 2030 EC target Sees potential to boost output to 100 Bcm by 2050 The European Commission’s plan Continue Reading

Posted On : 9 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • USA
  • Wind

Equinor, BP Transforming Terminal In Brooklyn Into Offshore Wind Hub

Equinor and BP will turn the storied South Brooklyn Marine Terminal in Brooklyn, New York, into a major regional hub for offshore wind. Equinor and BP will turn the storied Continue Reading

Posted On : 8 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Hydrogen

Hydrogen On Track To Become A $1 Trillion Per Year Industry

As the world races towards cleaner energy, hydrogen is emerging as a potential winner. Some analysts are predicting that the hydrogen market could be worth $1 trillion per year by Continue Reading

Posted On : 4 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Australia
  • Wind

Australia’s Victoria state sets out fast growth plan for offshore wind power

Australia’s Victoria state on Friday set targets of at least 2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power by 2032, and 9 GW by 2040, setting up ambitious goals to help Continue Reading

Posted On : 4 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Solar
  • South Korea

Giant Floating Solar Flowers Offer Hope for Coal-Addicted Korea

Floating solar panels on the surface of the Hapcheon Dam in South Korea. The project can generate enough to power 20,000 homes, according to Hanwha Solutions. With little usable land Continue Reading

Posted On : 1 Mar 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • China
  • Solar

Huge Chinese Desert Projects Will Power Next Wave of Wind, Solar

Solar panels in the Gobi desert, in Dunhuang, Gansu province, China. Bloomberg News China aims to greatly expand its wind and solar power capacity over the next several years through Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 Feb 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • USA
  • Wind

U.S. offshore wind auction draws record $4.37 bln in bids

The Biden administration’s sale of offshore wind development rights off the coasts of New York and New Jersey drew a record $4.37 billion in high bids from developers that included Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 Feb 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Renewables

Renewables Surge as Putin’s War Fuels Flight to Alternatives – Bloomberg

In a sea of stock market losses amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, renewables are outperforming as power prices jump and investors mull the rising need for energy alternatives. The European Continue Reading

Posted On : 25 Feb 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Renewables

The True Cost Of The Green Energy Boom Is Now Being Realized

MetalMiner is the largest metals-related media site in the US according to third party ranking sites. With a preemptive global perspective on the issues, trends,… Renewable energy has taken center Continue Reading

Posted On : 25 Feb 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple

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