Two of the leading industrial conglomerates in India have committed to set up large scale renewable energy projects in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. Reliance Industries and the Adani Group have reportedly announced plans to set up a total of 25 gigawatts in the state of Andhra Pradesh over … [continued]
Solar power has come to the smallest town in Australia, population 10. But it represents the future of energy Down Under.
Over the past couple of years, I’ve reached the end of my first set of scenarios for marine decarbonization through 2100. My bets are on batteries for all inland and two-thirds of short-sea shipping, and biofuels for the rest. It took me years to work through the aspects of synthetic … [continued]
Amazon is putting muscle behind its sustainability intentions with investments in renewable energy and seaweed farming.
Electric cars are clean, but solar-powered electric cars are much cleaner. For years, many electric car drivers have been charging up with solar power at home, but solar-powered charging away from home is a bit more challenging. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said many years ago that all Tesla Superchargers would … [continued]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has one of the lowest electrification rates on the African continent and in the world. The DRC’s electrification rate is around 10%. As access to electricity is one of the main drivers of development, increasing the country’s electrification is long overdue. Accelerating energy access … [continued]
McDonald’s is renowned for its wide variety of delicious fast food offerings. From the classic Big Mac and Quarter Pounder burgers to the ever-popular Chicken McNuggets, there is something for everyone! The breakfast menu features favorites such as the Egg McMuffin and Hotcakes with Sausage, while the McCafe line offers … [continued]
Kenya is in the top ten in the world when it comes to installed geothermal electricity generation capacity. Kenya’s installed capacity for geothermal is about 1,000MW now. This dependable geothermal capacity is the main anchor of Kenya’s renewable energy success story. Along with wind, hydro, and some utility-scale solar, last … [continued]
SNCF Voyageurs is a state-owned subsidiary of the French National Railway Company. It is in charge of operating France’s passenger train network. SNCF Voyageurs is now aiming to have 40–50% of the rail network’s electricity coming from solar power by 2026. Increasingly, SNCF Voyageurs is looking to get that renewable … [continued]
What do you think about when someone mentions mitigating climate change? Cars? Planes? Semi-trucks? Heating and cooling are another big one, as is agriculture. But, most people don’t think about chocolate. But, everything has an environmental cost, and anything that we can cut it back on helps. Yes, even for … [continued]
