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Renewable energy developers should be aware of the proposed legislation in Texas that, if passed, will significantly impact existing wind and solar facilities as well as development-stage projects. Read more about this legislation here: https://ow.ly/6cUI30sJEqr

Australian homes to be cooled this summer by more renewable energy and battery projects, Aemo says. New renewable energy and battery projects should help the power grid this summer although gas supplies will need to be monitored closely during demand peaks, the Australian Energy Market Operator said. https://zurl.co/j5jl

Texas is leading the charge in renewable energy employment, topping the nation with the most wind and solar jobs between June and August 2024, according to a new report. ➡️Read more: https://ow.ly/rNr450UlhBw

Read the latest article on our Energy Insights blog: Delay and Deny: Renewable projects in approval limbo - https://hubs.la/Q02Fq1z40 Bureaucratic delays are clogging the permissions pipeline for much-needed wind and solar projects. What can be done to clear the way for net zero 2050? You can subscribe to the Energy Insights blog here https://hubs.la/Q02Fp-MC0

🍃 More electricity was generated from renewable energy sources in Europe in 2024 than ever before, a new report shows. Solar and wind power in particular provided more green electricity. In the Netherlands, meanwhile, ambitious plans are being forged to further boost power generation through wind farms. Noordzeker Zeevonk Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ebyhjXF9

With Trump’s inauguration quickly approaching, questions about the future of solar energy in America are on the rise. Will solar continue its growth, or will new policies slow progress? In this article, we explore what happened under Trump’s first term, what’s likely to happen in the next four years, and how you can support a strong future for renewable energy 👉 https://lnkd.in/euHnvRFy

With the global push for renewable energy and decarbonization, the solar power market is rapidly growing. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are crucial to this transition, but rising demand brings challenges such as increasing costs, project delays, labor shortages, and concerns around quality and safety. Join Shoals' expert, Mike Everson, as he breaks down the key components of battery storage infrastructure and explains how to optimize your storage and solar + storage projects. 📆 Tuesday, October 29th 12 pm ET 💻 https://bit.ly/47V5vYp

Refer to Chapter 9 - Supporting green energy and the environment Question 75, 76, 77.. Proposals to increase the NSIP threshold for Onshore wind from 50MW to 100MW and to increase the threshold for solar from 50MW to 150MW. Yes this will undoubtedly remove the days of the 49MW solar farm and hopefully unlock the 50-200MW range of projects which seem to be lacking (in theory allowing more viable sites to come forward that can fit this criteria)..however I do question why different technologies need different thresholds when surely its the level of power produced that determines whether its of national significance? https://lnkd.in/emGWjc85

The focus of press attention on the government’s proposed planning reforms has been on increasing housing supply, but changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) will also have a positive impact on renewable energy generation. Read Katherine Evans’ article on the 5 points to note on the proposed changes for renewable energy projects. https://lnkd.in/eHKzTJWG #NPPF #RenewableEnergyGeneration 

One of MGE's strategies for achieving net-zero carbon electricity is growing our use of renewable energy. We took another step this fall toward greater use of cleaner energy with plans announced to purchase shares of seven new wind and solar projects. Learn more about our current and proposed projects. https://lnkd.in/g7BeiJNe