New Climate Migration Modelling Puts a Human Face on Climate Impacts New climate migration modeling work projects increased numbers of people moving within their countries in the developing world—as many as 216 […]
“Unforgivable:” Australia’s emissions cuts from grid slower than other major economies
Australia continues its rapid growth in wind and solar, reaching an average of more than 30 per cent renewables in the 12 months to the end of July, but the country’s emissions […]
EIA releases plant-level U.S. biofuels production capacity data
As of January 1, 2021, total U.S. biofuels plant production capacity reached 21 billion gallons per year (gal/y) (or 1.3 million barrels per day [b/d]), as reported by 278 facilities. Fuel ethanol […]
A new hydrogen reality: Construction begins on the world’s first integrated e-fuels plant
A landmark development for both Chile and the wider efuels market, Haru Oni will make use of Chile’s renewable energy sources, producing clean and green hydrogen from the country’s vast amount of […]
Biden’s proposed increase in solar power would remake the US electricity system
Joshua D. Rhodes, University of Texas at Austin President Joe Biden has called for major clean energy investments as a way to curb climate change and generate jobs. On Sept. 8, 2021, […]
The Solar Boom Has A Supply Chain Problem
Grid parity, resilient networks and strategic partnerships have spurred growth in the world’s solar panel manufacturing capacity in recent years, to 330 gigawatts (GW) in mid-2021. A Rystad Energy analysis reveals that […]
Study: Clean energy developers are unfairly burdened with transmission upgrade costs
As the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) begins to study transmission reform, a new report out today from ICF Resources and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) highlights the problem with […]
Democrats Unveil Details of Sweeping Climate Change Spending Plan
At the heart of a budget bill is a powerful mechanism that would cut the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, which are fueling climate change. via NYT > Business > Energy & Environment […]
Solar could provide 40% of US power by 2035, but only if installations quadruple this decade
US President Joe Biden visiting a solar farm on the campaign trail in 2020. Image: Joe Biden for President. Solar PV could provide up to 40% of the US’ total power demand […]
AI and Predictive Grid Modeling: Tools for the Dynamic Management of Complex Grids
A new white paper from Veritone describes how utilities can leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive grid modeling to dynamically manage complex grids, while helping them prepare for the growing challenges that […]
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