Ukraine Turns Up The Heat On Renewable Energy War
Ukraine gets an important new renewable energy investor, further raising the pressure on Russian and the fossil energy economy.
Wind Energy
USWTDB Announces New Decommissioned Turbine Dataset
We are pleased to announce that we have just released a new dataset of decommissioned wind turbines that have been confirmed as dismantled. The decommissioned turbine dataset can be downloaded in Excel format from the LBNL webpage here. Variable definitions and related information are available in the USWTDB codebook, available at … [continued]
Follow The Money: Kitemill Aims For Wind Energy With 90% Less Infrastructure
Despite skeptics, the airborne wind energy field is gathering momentum and attracting more investor dollars, both public and private.
Presidential Climate Policy Report Card: Biden vs. Trump — A CleanTechnica Exclusive
The United States is approaching an election which will be pivotal for climate action, both domestically and globally. Over the past several days, CleanTechnica has been running a series on several major areas of policy, assessing the political actions back to George W. Bush’ Presidency. Now it’s time to draw … [continued]
Maine Offshore Wind Plan Splits Environmentalists
The Maine coastal town of Searsport is a balance of tradition and tourists, of long winters and trusted neighbors. That dynamic shifted slightly in May, when the state applied for a $456 million federal grant to build a specially designed port on about 100 local acres to support an emerging … [continued]
One of the Largest Suppliers of Coal to South Africa’s Coal Power Plants to Power…
Seriti Green’s broader programme will produce 3,500 MW of power from wind and solar. South Africa’s grid is powered mostly by coal power plants. Although, renewables are starting to make a significant contribution. One of the largest suppliers of coal to Eskom’s coal fleet now has a programme to power … [continued]
US Election 2024: Land Use Climate Solutions Report Card
In the global fight against climate change, land use policies have emerged as a pivotal factor in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing community resilience. Urban planning that promotes compact, mixed-use development can significantly cut emissions from transportation by reducing the need for long commutes. Forestry management and sustainable agricultural … [continued]
Between Offshore Wind & Fish-Stealing Sharks, Big Changes Coming To Louisiana
Climate change, fish-stealing sharks, and a new offshore wind industry present challenges and opportunities for the US state of Louisiana.
Shutting Down Coal & Gas By Steps, Slides, & Substitutions – India Utilities Seminar Transcript…
Under the auspices of the India Smart Grid Forum, the think tank founded as an umbrella organization over India’s 28 state utilities to provide thought leadership, share leading practices, and bring international insights to India, I’m delivering bi-weekly webinars framed by the Short List of Climate Actions That Will Work. With the … [continued]
Small-Scale Distributed Wind Projects Could Leave a Large Impact
Achieving a clean energy future is going to take energy of all kinds, and every little bit helps. Enter distributed energy resources (DERs), which generate, store, and manage power locally for energy users. Wind energy technology applied as a DER—known as distributed wind—is ideal for a wide range of customers. … [continued]
