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The energy transformation is here. Indeed we are looking at the sustainable future, but we cannot overlook the sustainable present. Great article and post below.

In a recent article from The Atlantic, Texas emerges as a surprising leader in clean energy, outperforming even California in renewable energy generation. This achievement underscores the critical role of efficient infrastructure and progressive energy policies. Key Insights: 1. Impressive Renewable Energy Capacity: • Texas’s largest grid operator reported over 18,000 megawatts of solar power capacity, surpassing California. • In 2022, Texas generated more than 130,000 gigawatt-hours of wind and solar electricity, significantly outpacing other states. 2. Battery Energy Storage: A Vital Component: • Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are crucial for balancing supply and demand, especially with the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources. • Texas’s investment in BESS ensures a reliable energy supply, reducing dependency on fossil fuels and enhancing grid stability. 3. Streamlined Infrastructure Development: • Texas’s regulatory framework facilitates faster infrastructure projects, from solar farms to battery storage installations. • This efficiency contrasts with more cumbersome processes in other states, highlighting the importance of regulatory reform for nationwide progress. 4. Economic and Environmental Benefits: • The expansion of renewable energy and battery storage drives economic growth, creating jobs and attracting investment. • Environmental benefits include significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate change mitigation efforts. 5. Path Forward to Clean Energy and Independence: • Continued investment in renewable energy technologies and infrastructure is essential. • Policy reforms to streamline permitting processes across all states can accelerate the clean energy transition. • Collaboration between state governments, private sector, and communities will be key to achieving energy independence and sustainability. Texas’s success story demonstrates that with the right policies and investments, renewable energy and battery storage can lead to a cleaner, more independent energy future. It’s a model worth emulating for states and countries worldwide. Let’s continue to support and drive the clean energy revolution! Thank you for this insightful article and interview Jerusalem Demsas! https://lnkd.in/ePPAKbfJ #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #BatteryStorage #TexasEnergy #EnergyIndependence #SustainableFuture

Despite the abundance of renewable power resources such as solar and wind, African countries have not been able to take full advantage of renewable energy installations because of issues with their underdeveloped and underfunded grids and a lack of sufficient cross-border transmission links.

The Australian state of New South Wales New South Wales (NSW) has received a substantial response to its fifth Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, with proposals including 2 GW of long duration energy storage, doubling the initial target of 1 GW.    Confirmed by the Australian Energy Market Operator Services and the NSW government, the response also includes proposals exceeding 15 GW of #wind, #solar, and battery projects, four times the original target of 3.98 GW.   These proposals are part of the state’s Long Duration Storage programme, which aims to achieve 2 GW and 16 GWh of storage capacity by 2030 and addresses the gap created by the planned closure coal fired power generators in the coming decade.   “The very strong interest in this process shows that NSW continues to be a leader in Australia’s energy transition and a highly attractive destination for investment in renewables,” said NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe.   Shortlisted projects will submit their "Financial Value Bid," in late September 2024 with final selections expected by January 2025.   As NSW advances its #climate goals, #LDES remains an essential tool for decarbonisation, providing the reliable power needed for a #sustainable, clean energy future. To learn more, click here:

#Siting, #permitting, and #transmission reform are key to building a reliable and resilient clean energy power grid. 🗝    #EDPRNA is proud to join the Solar Energy Industries Association and 200 additional #solar and #storage companies in urging U.S. Congress to take action and drive reform. ⚡   "A lack of transmission capacity is the biggest barrier to the continued growth of the renewable industry,” said David Mindham, Director of Regulatory Affairs for EDPR NA. “The proposed reforms will remove these barriers, creating thousands of new American manufacturing jobs and supporting local economies.”    👉 Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dbBbumPv  #renewables #energysecurity #policyreform #regulation #powergrid #energytransition #WeChooseEarth 

It's the moment of Q4 you've all been waiting for, our latest Carter Jonas energy bulletin has dropped! You can find a range of must-read articles which will set you up for another busy Q4: - Energy planning policy updates, with commentary from Head of Consents David Walker. - Onshore wind opportunities following the recent Government policy change by Tom Allen. - An overview of industrial outdoor storage and how it relates to energy generation and battery storage from Industrial Partner Andrew Smith FRICS SIOR MBA. - An update on Carter Jonas’s involvement in the BESS market from Thomas Pipe. - Energy market, partnerships and funding updates by Brooke Marshall. Have a read and let us know your thoughts 💡 🔌 🔋 ☀ 🍃 ! https://lnkd.in/e8RYXqvq #energynews #renewableenergy #solarpv #onshorewind #openstorage #carterjonasinfrastructure

Renewable energy advocates in Minnesota and Michigan are celebrating recent legislative successes. In Minnesota, the legislature passed the Minnesota Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act, which streamlines the permitting process for wind, solar, battery storage, and transmission line projects, reducing wait times by up to nine months. The reforms aim to help Minnesota achieve its 100% clean energy goal by 2040. Meanwhile, in Michigan, a controversial ballot initiative to roll back the Clean Energy Future Plan failed, preserving a law that mandates 100% carbon-free energy by 2040 and offers significant economic benefits, such as allocating $2,000 per MW to be used for police, fire, and infrastructure needs in local communities. #EnergyReform #CleanEnergy #Renewables https://ow.ly/XIum50SrJ27

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More long duration energy storage (LDES) is needed in the UK to manage renewable energy intermittency and to reduce energy bills. Deploying 20GW of LDES could save the electricity system £24bn between 2025 and 2050. The National Electricity System Operator (NESO) estimates that about 12 to 15GW of LDES will be required by 2050 to achieve Net Zero. #energystorage #ldes #gridreliability #electricitydispatch #energybills #renewableenergy #ukenergypolicy #climateaction #gridresilience #pumpedhydro #netzero

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