Renewable energy to match coal generation by 2040
Renewable energy production is expected to rise by an average of 2.8 percent annually to 31 percent. Solar and wind energy are projected to form two-thirds of all renewable additions in 2040.
Wind and Solar Tax Credits to Accelerate the U.S. Economic Growth
The findings of a new report indicate that 220,000 jobs will be created this year by the United States’ federal wind and solar investment tax, adding nearly $23 billion to the already vibrant economy. The...
Adani Boosts large-scale solar in Australia with two 100-200MW projects
Adani Group, India’s biggest solar developer is set to start building two large-scale solar PV plants with capacities of 100-200MW in Australia this coming year
Embracing the waves- Australia to make the most of oceanic renewable energy
Australia boasts the world’s biggest wave energy resource, which stands at about 1,800 terawatt hours. The southern half of the continent—Brisbane and Geraldton is said to hold most of it. In context, Australia utilised 248...
Macarthur wind farm is the largest in southern hemisphere
The Macarthur wind farm is one-of-a-kind due to the fact that it is able to produce more than enough clean energy in order to run close to 220,000 standard Victorian households while saving almost 1.5 million...
Wind turbines link to health risks disproved by new MIT study
A further scientific analysis has challenged an assertions of the anti-wind organization – that indistinct sound waves (or infrasound) produced when operating wind turbines is directly linked to disease. Their list of possible health risks...
Hydro Tasmanian abandons $2B King Island wind farm project
State-owned Hydro Tasmania drops off its $2 billion wind farm project planned for Kings Island claiming that it is no longer economically viable. The state-owned power generating company had originally intended to build a 600...
UK nuclear power yields to wind farms in energy production
Due to the huge surge in gale-force winds caused by Hurricane Gonzalo, UK wind farms has outstripped the country’s nuclear power stations in producing energy, according to the National Grid. Amidst the devastation caused by...
Wind-Solar Hybrid System Attracting Attention
Wind-solar hybrid projects are displaying vast potential for commercial applications internationally. Solar and wind generation make for a powerful match than what has been initially perceived of it. A wind-solar hybrid system is advantageous...