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Highlights from the 2022 BP Statistical Review

R-Squared Energy

The remaining share of primary energy use consisted of hydroelectric power (6.8%), renewables (6.7%), and nuclear power (4.3%). Global carbon dioxide emissions rebounded from 2020 levels, growing by 5.9% Global coal consumption has been on a downward trend since peaking in 2014. Renewables and Nuclear Power.

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Subsidies to biomass plant in Teesside must be stopped says environmental coalition

Envirotec Magazine

On the day that MGT Teesside misses its latest deadline to begin operations (10 December), the Cut Carbon Not Forests (CCNF) coalition warns the Low Carbon Contract Company (LCCC) to reject any further deadline extensions for the biomass power plant. The most recent delay was caused by a multi-day fire on-site in November.

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Global Energy Trends From The 2023 Statistical Review Of World Energy

R-Squared Energy

The Statistical Review is instrumental in providing comprehensive data on global oil, gas, and coal production and consumption, as well as on carbon dioxide emissions and renewable energy statistics. Renewable power (excluding hydro) grew 14% in 2022, slightly below the previous year’s growth rate of 16%. growth in output.

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Highlights From The BP Statistical Review Of World Energy 2021

R-Squared Energy

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%). Global carbon dioxide emissions fell by 6.3% Global coal consumption has been on a downward trend since peaking in 2014. Renewables and Nuclear Power.

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Climate Sceptic Goes Unchallenged on BBC’s Today Programme

DeSmogBlog

The consultant was the sole interviewee in the segment, in which she claimed that the move to renewable energy, primarily wind power, was increasing the risk of blackouts. Wind Power ‘Blackout’ Risk Porter told BBC Radio 4 listeners in the interview: “There were risks around blackouts this winter.

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Examining the Limits of ‘Energy Return on Investment’

GreenTechMedia

In a 2014 review , Hall, Lambert and Stephen Balogh of State University of New York found that PV had a mean EROI of around 10:1. 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.” The results for renewables did not look promising.

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SUN DAY says data show renewables could meet 33% of need by 2030…and maybe more

Renewable Energy World

Its latest 3-year data foresee the net capacity for coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear power combined dropping by more than 14 gigawatts (GW) whereas renewables – mostly solar and wind – are forecast to grow by over 64 GW. adding about 1.35% to its share each year). And, as earlier noted, while averaging only 21.1%