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Charting the Dramatic Fall of Coal in the U.S. Energy Mix

R-Squared Energy

energy landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation since 2000. The changes reflect broader economic, technological, and policy trends that have influenced the nation’s energy mix. In 2000, coal consumption stood at 22.6 Coal Natural Gas Renewables 2000 to 2023. quadrillion BTUs. Data Source: EIA.

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Energy transition MSc launched at Heriot-Watt’s Orkney campus

Envirotec Magazine

Heriot-Watt University is launching a new Master of Science degree programme to provide advanced training in the increasingly urgent work of energy transition. Our course addresses the needs of multiple communities and organisations who are under pressure to meet net zero targets and address climate change,” Professor Krumdieck said.

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4 Lessons on How to Transform to Zero-Emission Transport in India

The City Fix

Vehicle ownership per capita has grown five‐fold in India since 2000. As a result, passenger transport activity has more than tripled, and energy demand more than doubled from 2000 to 2020. The transport sector is the third largest greenhouse gas.

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Muscle, wood, coal, oil: What earlier energy transitions tell us about renewables

TechXplore

In 2022, the burning of fossil fuels provided 82% of the world's energy. In 2000, it was 87%. Even as renewables have undergone tremendous growth, they've been offset by increased demand for energy.

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Technology not growing fast enough to decarbonize steel and cement industries by 2050

Envirotec Magazine

A new study appears to show that, for decarbonization goals of steel and cement to be met, and the demand for new green technology to be satisfied, consumption habits need to change. “We need to be well prepared for a future shortfall between feasible supply and expected demand,” noted Watari. ”

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The US is propping up gas while the world moves to renewable energy

The Verge: Energy

. | Photo by Maja Hitij / Getty Images The amount of electricity and greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants likely peaked in 2023, according to the annual global electricity review by energy think tank Ember. A major turning point in the history of energy” “The decline of power sector emissions is now inevitable.

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Hoymiles’ Three-Phase Solar Microinverter Enters North American Market

Solar Industry

Hoymiles has announced the North American launch of its three-phase microinverter, the HMT-2000-4T-208-NA series. This new microinverter is purpose-built to meet the demands of high-powered PV modules and deliver strong performance, cost-effectiveness and safety for commercial and industrial PV applications across North America.