Tag: renewables
Home Batteries = Energy Independence Day
Australia leads the world in household rooftop solar installations. Over 4 million households have solar panels. In the last 20 years, installations have become bigger and cheaper. My solar array was only 1.9 kWh and cost about AU$6000. For much less, you can now get an array 3 times the … [continued]
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Two Energy Paths: China Locks In Renewables, U.S. Clings To Coal
China’s coal consumption dropped by about 2.6% in the first six months of 2025 while electricity demand rose roughly 5% compared with the same period in 2024. That means China added solar and wind capacity fast enough to cover new demand and then some. U.S. coal fired electricity jumped 14% … [continued]
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IEA: Renewables Will Be World’s Top Power Source “by 2026”
Renewable energy will overtake coal to become the world’s top source of electricity “by 2026 at the latest”, according to new forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The rise of renewables is being driven by extremely rapid growth in wind and solar output, which topped 4,000 terawatt hours (TWh) in 2024 and will … [continued]
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US Energy Secretary Calls For An End To All Subsidies For Solar & Wind
“End all subsidies for renewables, Energy Secretary Wright says. We say, “Why stop there? Get rid of all energy subsidies,
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Wärtsilä To Deliver 68 MW Energy Storage System In Shetland
Wärtsilä will provide a 68 MW energy storage system under contract to Zenobē in Lerwick, Shetland. (The Shetland Islands, or Shetland, are located about 110 miles from mainland Scotland.) The new system will improve energy security, reduce emissions, and help with moving toward a cleaner, more resilient power system. In … [continued]
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