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Top Predictions For The Renewable Energy Market in 2021

The Environmental Blog

The global economy of 2020 was primarily shaped by the coronavirus pandemic which greatly affected energy usage, project engagement and investments worldwide. Fortunately, 2021 signals some progression towards normality, and there are hopes that the energy market will follow suit with renewed conviction for renewables.

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New Mexico’s community solar program

Renewable Energy World

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the Energy Transition Act ( SB 489 ) in 2019, which introduced the idea of a community solar program, and also mandated that New Mexico move to 50% renewable energy by 2030. After a three-hour filibuster , the Community Solar Act ( SB 84 ) passed on April 5, 2021.

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Equinor Flirts with Floating Solar

Mr. Sustainability

Summary - Equinor will explore opportunities within the realm of floating solar power. Together with Moss Maritime the company wants to start testing near the island of Frøya in the late summer of 2021. The plant will measure 6400 m2 and rise 3 meters above sea level and appears to be made of interlinked rigid structures.

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How to buy second-hand solar panels

Low Impact

In early October 2021 I was teaching a series of workshops for The Brighton Permaculture Trust. One of these was a solar battery half-day workshop which I believe went very well, giving people an introduction to further solar courses. So: you’re searching around for some second-hand solar electricity panels.

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Distributed solar+storage should qualify for Minnesota utility energy efficiency programs

Renewable Energy World

Due to interconnection delays, Minnesota utilities plan to replace their fossil fuel generators with utility-scale solar in Integrated Resource Plans. But that diminishes distributed scale solar prospects. An example of a generator replacement is replacing a retiring coal unit with solar.

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What is driving record rooftop solar volumes in Australia?

Renewable Energy World

Despite the challenges of 2020, the solar market has continued to grow and has posted record high installation figures for the year. Three drivers of recent growth in the Australian rooftop solar industry. The number of solar installations in Australia has passed 2.5 Flexible working means larger home energy bills.

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The largest and most spectacular wind farms in the world

The Environmental Blog

The Gansu Wind Complex, China The Gansu Wind Complex stands as a testament to China’s commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development. Unveiling the Giant: Gansu Wind Complex The Gansu Wind Complex is one of the world’s largest wind power installations, covering vast expanses of the Gansu Province in northwestern China.