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Major Milestone: For the first time more than 40 percent of the planet’s electricity was generated by zero-carbon sources — 14 percent from #solar and #wind - says @EcoWatch. Nearly 91% of net power capacity additions worldwide were from solar and wind. "There’s now no question this is the largest source of new power generation, wherever you go.” The first half of this year brought $313 billion in new #renewable energy investment. https://ow.ly/YfVJ50Th9Qg

Great to see the Federal and NT Government working together to drive forward the transition to renewables and investing in more battery energy storage systems, like we have here at the Precinct. Check out the Alice Springs Roadmap to 2030 to see what a future energy system, reaching 50% renewables in six years, could look like ⏬ https://lnkd.in/dmqnqrmE

"By 2050, renewable energy sources, including hydro in addition to solar and wind, are expected to constitute a staggering 70% of the Middle East's power generation mix." This isn't necessarily surprising given how much work countries throughout the Middle East have been putting into energy expansion. I will say, though, that it's exciting to see how countries are emphasizing more than just one kind of renewable energy source. Diversification is key with these kinds of large-scale projects, and I'm glad that there's a real focus on hydro, solar, AND wind power. #MiddleEast #EnergyExpansion #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #WindPower

The road to renewables is a challenging one. While it may seem relatively simple to place solar panels on your home, solar energy on the generation level is much more complex. Discover details on Platte River's addition of nearly one million megawatt-hours of renewable energy since 2018 and the unique challenges that arise with such an accelerated energy transition goal. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g3tsmg4z

🔌🌞 Big developments in the U.S. energy sector! Renewable energy projects dominate with over 2 TW of generation capacity waiting for grid connection. This includes 1.3 TW of clean energy and 680 GW of storage projects. The expansion in solar, storage, and wind projects reflects an unprecedented surge in renewable energy initiatives. For more details on this critical phase of growth and the challenges ahead, check out the article in the comments below! 🔽 #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #GridConnection

California's renewables exceeded 100% of energy demand for 30 days ⚡ Renewables Performance Wind, solar, and hydro exceeded 100% of demand for 30 days. 📅 Future Predictions Predictions for California to be entirely on renewables and battery storage 24/7 by 2035. 📄 Legislation California aims for 100% net zero electricity by 2045. AI Summary by Arc Browser #RenewableEnergy #California #SustainablePower #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #GreenTech #NetZeroGoals #FutureOfEnergy https://lnkd.in/d-2xfw8h

New research this week highlights the enormous cost savings offered by battery energy storage systems (BESS) – deploying these systems in the EU could save at least €9 billion a year by 2030.   BESS enables countries to capture excess wind and solar power and use it to fill gaps between energy supply and demand, rather than relying on expensive gas.   If the UK is to hit its net zero targets, it must meaningfully adopt and deploy battery storage, co-located with all renewable energy generation assets.   Read more ⬇️

The Challenge of Balancing Renewables in Power Generation Countries worldwide are increasingly incorporating renewable energy sources into their power grids to reduce carbon emissions (decarbonize) their electricity generation. However, these sources, such as solar and wind power, are intermittent by nature, meaning their output can fluctuate significantly. To guarantee a stable and cost-effective energy supply, a flexible power generation system is crucial. Here, explore four methods to incentivize and procure the flexible generation needed to effectively balance renewables in the grid. #RenewableEnergy #PowerGeneration #Sustainability #GridMaintenance #Finland

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has confirmed that UK electricity generated by wind, solar and hydro outstripped fossil fuels for the third time in four years. Renewables’ share increased to a record 46.4% in 2023 – up from 41.7% in the previous year, mainly thanks to wind and solar generation shares reaching new record highs ☀️💨📈 https://lnkd.in/eryeNhqm #renewables #renewableenergy #renewableelectricity #electricity #cleanenergy #cleanpower

California has the third highest electricity costs in the US. I wonder how long will businesses and households tolerate higher prices in pursuit of their green agenda. Had they prioritized competitive nuclear power firms to build reactors, they would have green energy at a lower environmental and economic cost. Most solar panels are made in China using coal powered plants. And wind energy farms have a massive negative impact on the environment as the blades are packed into landfills https://lnkd.in/dznyE43e