Renewable energy generation to surpass coal next year
Things are accelerating on one front and it’s good news : the energy transition of electricity generation is becoming more tangible a reality every day.
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Video : the case for floating solar plants is overwhelming
Solar PV panels floating on water sounds like a bad idea but turns out to be a great idea. The Fully Charged Youtube channel got more on this. Enjoy !
Solar and wind to account for a third of global electricity by 2030
According to new research by the Rocky Mountain Institute, solar and wind are set to cover a third of global electricity generation by 2030, up from 12% today.
Renewables already beat fossil fuels in the European Union
During the month of May, solar and wind power generated more electricity (30.6%) than fossil fuels (27.3%) in the European Union. And it’s only the beginning.
8 ways to save our climate, and our lives
The IPCC believes these eight solutions may help us avoid runaway climate change if we act big and fast enough. Let’s get to it !
Renewables are now an unstoppable juggernaut
The evidence is piling : solar and wind are now an unstoppable juggernaut and fossil fuels are on their way out. How fast the global energy transition is just up to us.
King Coal will disappear… And King Solar will replace it
Solar photovotaïc (PV) is growing exponentially and will one day replace King Coal. A look at the numbers.
Could the European Union lead again on climate ?
As global warming impacts are increasingly scary, as both China and the US are ramping up climate change actiion, can the European Union still compete ? I would say yes, at least in two sectors : home renovations and industry.
How can we quickly slash energy consumption is a trillion-dollar question
While the exponential growth of renewables are welcomed news, I believe using much less energy thru efficiency, conservation and sobriety is much needed. Let’s see why.
Renewables to become first global electricity source by 2025
The latest numbers from the IEA are in and renewables will surpass dirty coal for electricity generation in 2025. Here are some thoughts on the implications this will have.
