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Offshore wind farms connected by an underwater power grid for transmission could revolutionize how the East Coast gets its electricity

Offshore winds have the potential to supply coastlines with massive, consistent flows of clean electricity. One study estimates wind farms just offshore could meet 11 times the projected global electricity demand in 2040.

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Labour must speed up wind power expansion or miss targets, says renewables industry

Green energy executives say plans for new power projects need to be more ambitious to achieve net zero grid by 2030

The Guardian - UK

Wind farms' benefits to communities can be slow or complex, leading to opposition and misinformation

Complex and confusing taxation systems make it easier for wind’s opponents, some citing misinformation, to say that wind has fallen short of its promises

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Wind power can be a major source of tax revenue, but officials struggle to get communities on board

An Associated Press analysis of county tax data across three states — Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska — found wind companies rank among the biggest taxpayers in many rural communities, with their total tax bills at times outstripping that of large farms, power plants and other major businesses

The Independent UK

Wind power expansion meets grassroots resistance in Brazil's Northeast

Wind energy is booming in Brazil's dry and windy Northeast, but some projects are drawing criticism as it becomes clear that certain communities have benefited while others have not

The Independent UK

Hydropower damages river systems in Africa: how more solar and wind power can solve this problem

Across the African continent, more than 300 new hydropower projects are planned to meet the growing demand for electricity. Some of these will require big dams, which can have major negative environmental impacts. Another looming problem with hydropower is that the water cycle is affected by climate change. Water availability…

The Conversation

Global Wind Power Capacity Surges In Record-Breaking Year

Discover the surge in global wind power installations in 2023 and its impact on combating climate change.

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America's solar and wind energy hotspots, mapped

Solar and wind power are producing a comparatively small but growing share of America's energy supply.

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Chinese Wind Turbine Makers Feel the Pinch of Fierce Competition

World-leading firms see margins fall as equipment prices trend lower

Caixin Global

German Wind Power Sector Welcomes Offshore Terminal Funding

Germany's wind power sector welcomes government funding for offshore terminal development to boost renewable energy transition and sustainability goals.

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Japanese Firms Collaborate For Floating Offshore Wind Power Development

Japanese firms collaborate to advance floating offshore wind power, boosting renewable energy capacity in Japan.

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T.N.’s greenhouse gas inventory proposes significant increase in solar, wind energy use to achieve net zero emissions by 2070

Chennai, Tamil Nadu aims for net zero emissions by 2070, requiring significant solar and wind power investments.

The Hindu

Wind power giants struggle amidst sector troubles in Europe

Discover the challenges faced by wind power giants in Europe and why they may not find much shelter from the troubles plaguing the sector.

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Google wants to offset its data center pollution using wind power

To power its data centers on renewable energy, Google is exploring an hourly purchasing plan as well as wind turbines.

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SIPB clears proposals worth ₹22,302 cr. for setting up of energy units in A.P.

Andhra Pradesh approves ₹22,302 crore investment for energy industries, creating 5,300 jobs, including solar and wind power projects.

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High Anticipation for New York Offshore Wind Power Auction

Discover the excitement surrounding the upcoming offshore wind power auction in New York, as experts predict a significant turnout and a boost to renewable...

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France Drops Renewables Targets In New Energy Bill

Critics are deriding as a step backward a new French energy bill that favours the further development of nuclear power and avoids setting targets for solar and wind power and other renewables.

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Ukraine is trying to keep its lights on this winter. Russia aims to turn them off

Utility workers have raced to repair Ukraine's damaged energy grid. Russia has resumed targeted attacks on Ukraine's energy system — and parts of it may be more vulnerable than ever, experts warn.

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Solar And Wind Power Are Finally Killing Coal In Top Emitting Countries

Thanks to boosted investment in renewables, coal has proven a far easier energy source to quit than oil and gas -- with a few exceptions -- in major economies.

France 24

COP28 summit opens with launch of loss and damage fund

In tonight's edition: COP28 kicks off with a historic announcement – a pledge for $420 million to help nations suffering from the effects of global warming. We speak to Nazanine Moshiri from International Crisis Group about the African continent's expectations at the summit. Also, among the climate solutions is renewable…

The Guardian - AU

From China’s emissions to Australia’s offshore windfarms, things are moving on climate – some even in the right direction

There is an unprecedented global swing towards solar and wind power under way

The Independent UK

Asian economies must ramp up wind and solar power to keep global warming under 1.5C, report says

A German thinktank has reported that to prevent global warming from surpassing the critical threshold of 1.5 Celsius, major Asian economies must ensure they can get half of their total electricity from renewables by 2030

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Bill Gates Backs New Merry-go-round Wind Power Turbine

The turbines can be up to 500 feet in height, with 180-foot blades rotating on a 300-foot tower.

The Independent UK

Orsted wants out of $300M forfeiture for scrapped New Jersey offshore wind farms

Offshore wind power company Orsted is trying to get out of a $300 million guarantee it agreed to pay New Jersey in the event it failed to build its first wind farm off the state’s coast

The Independent UK

Offshore wind projects face economic storm. Cancellations jeopardize Biden clean energy goals

The cancellation of two large offshore wind projects in New Jersey is the latest in a series of setbacks for the nascent U.S. offshore wind industry, jeopardizing President Joe Biden's goal of powering 10 million homes by towering ocean-based turbines by the end of the decade

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