Renewable energy is making significant strides in the US. Solar and wind power now make up over 20% of the country's total electrical generating capacity. This remarkable achievement highlights the growing role of renewable sources in our energy landscape. Key Highlights: Solar and Wind Leading the Charge: Solar and wind...
Speeding Up the Renewable Energy Shift: A Closer Look
The transition to renewable energy is happening. But are organizations moving quickly enough? Across the globe, efforts to tackle climate change are gaining momentum. The focus is on phasing out fossil fuels and embracing clean, renewable energy. The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, which led to the Paris Agreement,...
China’s Dominance in Global Wind and Solar Construction
A Renewable Energy Surge in China Recent research reveals that nearly two-thirds of the world's large-scale wind and solar plants currently under construction are in China. This surge in renewable energy capacity is reshaping the global energy landscape and pushing coal's dominance to new lows. Key Findings from the Global...
New Breakthrough in Recycling Perovskite Solar Cells
New Breakthrough in Recycling Perovskite Solar Cells A groundbreaking study by the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nuremberg, part of Forschungszentrum Jülich, has introduced a highly efficient and eco-friendly recycling process for perovskite solar cells. Published in Energy & Environmental Science, this innovative method can recover up to 99.97% of the materials in...
2023: Wind and Solar Surge Ahead in Global Energy Mix
In a historic shift for the global energy landscape, wind and solar power added more new energy to the world's mix in 2023 than any other source. This groundbreaking revelation comes from a Carbon Brief analysis of new data, highlighting the growing prominence of renewable energy. Key Highlights from the...
Renewables Set to Make Up Over 33% of Global Power in 2024
Renewable energy is on the rise, and according to a recent report by Rystad Energy, it will make up more than one-third of the global power generation mix in 2024. This milestone comes after renewable energy surpassed 30% in 2023. Key Findings from the Report Renewable Energy Sources Solar Wind...
Google and BlackRock Team Up for Solar Power in Taiwan
Tech Giant Google Invests in New Green Power Google is making a big move towards its net-zero goals by partnering with BlackRock’s Climate Infrastructure business. The tech giant will invest in New Green Power, a Taiwan-based solar company owned by BlackRock. This partnership allows Google to procure up to 300...