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More wind and solar capacity could save some of the world’s most important rivers

Renewable Energy World

The proportion of global power generation represented by VRE, such as wind and solar power, has been rising rapidly since 2007. However, the variable nature of generation from wind and solar can pose challenges to grids. Existing hydropower plants can also help with this large ramp up power.

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How energy providers can prepare for summer heat with innovative solutions

Renewable Energy World

And the state’s last nuclear power plant and numerous coastal gas power plants are facing retirement. Meanwhile, the rapid growth of solar power is providing generous amounts of daytime electricity, but, of course, none at night. With all these changes, it’s clear that power providers have their work cut out for them.

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Liquid air: A cool option for energy storage?

Envirotec Magazine

Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power may provide a sustainable solution, but their output is intermittent and varies with environmental conditions leading to periods of oversupply and periods of undersupply. Innovation in liquid air energy storage. Energy storage. Finally, the third stage is discharging.

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Industrial Revolution: Green Energy Solutions for the Modern Industries

Hydrogen Fuel News

  Solar Power:  The process of making electricity from sunlight is called solar energy. Solar panels are placed on roofs and fields to capture the sun’s energy. The turbines are connected to the power grid and can generate electricity when the wind blows.

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Correcting 5 myths about hydropower

Renewable Energy World

Hydropower sits at the nexus of energy and water, enabling hydropower projects to be unique catalysts for positive change. If designed with both energy and water in mind, hydropower projects can increase reliable renewable generation and deliver positive co-benefits for river ecosystems and water users. What is keeping the U.S.

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LS Power launches Rev Renewables to operate energy storage and renewable projects

Renewable Energy World

LS Power announces the formation of Rev Renewables LLC to develop, acquire and operate energy storage and renewable projects, including conventional hydropower and pumped storage. Rev has a 2.4-GW

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Making the Case for an Integrated Energy Market in the Southeastern US

GreenTechMedia

Energy Innovation's analysis indicates the Southeast could also benefit greatly. In fact, the modeling conducted for Energy Innovation by Vibrant Clean Energy used these utilities’ existing integrated resource plans (IRPs) to yield their less-than-stellar results, he said.

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