Thursday, September 19, 2024

Energy

India to Connect Record 35 GW of Renewable Energy by March 2025

India is set to connect a record 35 gigawatts (GW) of solar and wind energy capacity to its grid by March 2025. This ambitious plan aims to accelerate progress...

Sherco Coal Plant to Be Replaced by Largest Solar Project in Upper Midwest

The smokestacks at the aging Sherco coal plant are soon to become relics of the past as they stand over gleaming solar panels that...

Fracking in the Spotlight: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Clash on Fossil Fuel Debate

Fracking, a divisive topic in American energy policy, resurfaced prominently during a recent presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The two political...

Oil Prices Dip as Weak Chinese Demand Offsets Supply Disruptions from Tropical Storm Francine

Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday as weak demand from China countered supply disruptions caused by Tropical Storm Francine. Brent crude futures dropped 4...

Sellafield: The Urgent Search for a New Nuclear Waste Solution

Sellafield, located in Cumbria, is one of the most hazardous nuclear sites in the world, housing the vast majority of the UK’s radioactive waste...

Fossil Fuel Funding in Universities Hinders Green Transition, New Study Finds

A groundbreaking study published in WIREs Climate Change reveals that fossil fuel companies’ financial ties to universities are delaying the global shift to renewable...

San Bernardino Debuts North America’s First Hydrogen-Powered, Zero-Emissions Train

San Bernardino, California, is making history with the arrival of the Zero-Emission Multiple Unit (Zemu), North America's first hydrogen-powered, zero-emissions passenger train that meets...

Australia’s Power Grid Transformation: A Path to Renewable Energy Dominance

Australia's transition from coal-dominated power generation to a renewable energy-driven grid is on track, but its success hinges on timely investments in new infrastructure,...

The Rise of Electric Vehicle Conversions: A Greener Future for Older Cars

As London taxis age, many face the scrapheap due to regulations limiting licenses for vehicles older than 12 years. However, an innovative trend is...

China’s Renewable Energy Boom: A Global Game-Changer in the Fight Against Climate Change

In a remarkable development, China has added as much new clean energy generation in the first half of this year as the UK produced...

£4.3bn Green Light for UK’s Longest Subsea Power Cable to Transform Energy Grid

In a landmark decision, Great Britain’s energy regulator, Ofgem, has approved a £4.3 billion project to build the nation’s longest subsea power cable, aimed...