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World adds record new renewable energy capacity in 2020

Renewable Energy World

More than 80% of all new electricity capacity added last year was renewable, with solar and wind accounting for 91% of new renewables. However, hydropower still accounts for the largest share of renewables in the total mix. These numbers tell a remarkable story of resilience and hope. China and the U.S.

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Voith Hydro to supply pumped storage equipment for Idaho combined energy project

Renewable Energy World

The CCEW project addresses many key national and regional issues, including the transition to providing firm, resilient and reliable renewable energy; mitigating long-term effects of climate change; and securing a significant portion of the future water storage needs in the Boise River Basin. and around the world,” said Stanley J.

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IRENA: Renewables accounted for three quarters of new power capacity in 2019

Business Green

Renewable electricity capacity growth slowed just a touch in 2019, yet still made up almost three quarters of all new power capacty that came into operation worldwide last year, according to the latest data released today by the International Renewable Energy Association (IRENA). according to IRENA. Overall, renewables capacity expanded by 7.6

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Lessons from a year of reporting on climate solutions in Cascadia

Grist

Renewable solar and wind power now typically costs less than fossil-fuel alternatives. This is also largely true across North America, and beyond. It would make the power system far more resilient and less subject to nature’s whims. If not sooner. The economics of carbon-free living have fallen into place.

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A New Look For Greentown Houston

Greentown Labs

From the lab tech workspace comes the climatetech inventions, such as electric bikes, battery storage, electric cars, and hydropower. This further leads into a beautiful green cityscape of efficient recycling, wind power, solar power, and more, making Houston a clean, green, solutions-oriented, and earth-conscious city.”.