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COP28 Goal of Tripling Renewables Feasible Only with Urgent Global Course Correction
Achieving the global target set at COP28 to triple renewable power capacity by 2030 relies heavily on establishing conducive conditions for such growth. Tripling renewable power capacity by 2030 is technically feasible and economically viable, but its delivery requires determination, policy support and investment at-scale. Tracking COP28 outcomes: Tripling renewable power capacity by 2030 ...
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Connecting the Dots: Putting Offshore Wind Energy to Work
By Tiffany Plate, NREL The most recent U.S. Census states that 44.4 million people, or nearly 14% of the population, live along the Atlantic Coast. That is a lot of people—who need a lot of electricity. And as the country pushes to decarbonize the energy sector, that power needs to increasingly come from renewable sources, like solar and wind. But densely populated coastlines often do not ...
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Advantages of Waste to Energy Incineration Plants: Making Trash Talk More Exciting
Waste management is a growing concern in today's society, as landfills continue to fill up and pollutants from waste threaten our environment. This is where waste to energy incineration plants come in. These innovative facilities provide a sustainable solution to the waste problem by converting trash into usable energy. The advantages of waste to energy incineration plants are numerous, from ...
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Misconceptions and concerns about waste to energy facilities
Addressing misconceptions and concerns Despite the numerous advantages of waste-to-energy incineration plants, there are often misconceptions and concerns surrounding their use. Addressing these misconceptions and providing accurate information is essential to help people make informed decisions about waste management practices. Here are some common misconceptions and concerns related to waste ...
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Biden-Harris Administration Approves Seventh Offshore Wind Project
The Biden-Harris administration this week announced the Department of the Interior’s approval of the Sunrise Wind offshore wind project – the nation’s seventh approval of a commercial-scale offshore wind project under President Biden’s leadership. These seven projects have the potential to provide more than 8 gigawatts of clean, renewable energy to power roughly 3 million homes, and support the ...
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NYISO Announces New Renewable Energy Generation Records
The New York Independent System Operator this week (March 25) reported that New York recently set new records for hourly wind and solar generation.Wind power facilities generated 2,176 megawatts during the 1p.m. hour on Saturday, March 9 and served 12 percent of system load.Behind-the-meter and front-of-the-meter solar resources generated 3,832 megawatts during the 12 p.m. hour on Tuesday, March ...
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DOE Funding Notice: $10M in Funding to Develop Clean Energy Interconnection Tools
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) and Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) recently announced the Solar and Wind Interconnection for Future Transmission (SWIFTR) funding opportunity, which will provide up to $10 million to develop new analytical tools and approaches that will accelerate the reliable interconnection of renewable energy into the electrical ...
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