R-Squared Energy

JULY 26, 2021

Small declines were also reported in coal, natural gas, and nuclear consumption, while renewables and hydropower recorded gains. The remainder of global energy consumption came from coal (27.2%), natural gas (24.7%), hydropower (6.9%), renewables (5.7%), and nuclear power (4.3%). Renewables and Nuclear Power.

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Natural gas Nuclear Power Energy Energy 88

Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2023

In fresh statistics released today, Britain's grid operator said more than 50 per cent of the nation's power mix came from a wind, solar, nuclear, hydropower and other zero carbon sources for extended periods of 2022, helping to significantly drive down carbon emissions from UK energy generation.

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Power grid Hydropower Fossil fuels Carbon 74

AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

In hopes of reinventing its image, new life is breathing into Fukushima, the Japanese northeastern prefecture that was devastated by a 2011 tsunami and consequent nuclear power plant meltdown. The Japanese are optimistic about the electrical power that will be generated, given the region’s current trajectory.

Energy 28

Energy Energy Wind power Construction 28

GreenTechMedia

MARCH 1, 2021

Onshore wind fared better, at 18:1, but the authors noted that “the value in practice may be less due to the need for backup facilities.” ” Of all the carbon-free generation options studied, only hydropower emerged as a promising energy source, with an EROI of 84:1. We tend to see these values declining over time.”

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Investment Energy Energy Fossil fuels 130

GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

million natural-gas customers across six states, with a 51,000-megawatt generation portfolio that’s roughly 42 percent natural gas, 33 percent coal, 18 percent nuclear and 7 percent hydro and solar power. The latter category has grown by about 6,500 megawatts since 2012. Duke's utilities serve 7.7

Carbon 246

Carbon Natural gas Carbon-neutral Nuclear Power 246