The #COALition proposal to #limit the rollout of #renewable #energy could stop at least $58bn of private investment in new developments and halt billions of dollars in flow-on spending in communities, new analysis has warned. #auspol #Spud
2 contrasting stories about #electricity in #Scotland:
In the #Borders, controversy about where to put new cross border #pylons. As electricity continues to replace fossil fuels and more #renewable sources come online such stories are increasingly common
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq80xp9g049o
But in #Renfrewshire, the renewal of the National #Grid sees some of the oldest transmission towers (1929) being demolished- a reminder that they've been part of the #landscape for almost a century
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c9djlp85n62o
Looking for some #positivity to end the week? I have recapped 42 notable #positive #environmental and #ClimateChange articles from past month including: the benefits of the #Ulez in #London, #Texas setting a new record for #Renewable #Energy generation and #NewDelhi creating seven new biodiversity parks on previously degraded land.
https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-012/
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[#TRADESHOW] The #CLNB 2025 – New #Energy #Industry #Chain #Expo will take place from April 16 to 18, 2025, at the #Suzhou #International #Exhibition #Center, #China. As a premier #platform in the #NewEnergy #sector, this highly anticipated #event unites top #global #enterprises, industry leaders, and cutting-edge #innovations to advance the #future of #batteries, energy #storage, and #renewable energy #solutions. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/clnb-2025-new-energy-industry-chain-expo/
https://www.europesays.com/1958413/ Vitol-Carlyle Group Buys Swedish Refiner to Boost Biofuels Business #acquisition #biofuel #Carlyle #CrudeOil #CrudeOilPrice #europe #OilPrice #petroleum #Preem #refinery #Renewable #sweden #VaroEnergy #Vitol
6 Ways to Protect #Bats and #Birds From #WindTurbines
By Russell McLendon
Published October 22, 2019
"Wind turbines are an important source of clean, #renewable energy. They're one of the fastest-growing power sources in the U.S., outpacing even natural gas. Unfortunately, they also sometimes kill birds and bats.
"That may sound like an environmental Catch-22, but it doesn't need to be. From new designs and smarter locations to high-tech tracking systems and ultrasonic 'boom boxes,' many American #WindFarms are experimenting with various ways to make their turbines safer for flying #wildlife. "
Read more:
https://www.treehugger.com/ways-to-protect-bats-and-birds-from-wind-turbines-4868663
#SolarPunkSunday #RenewablesNow #ProtectWildlife #FlyingWildlife
Solar, Windfarms, #rewilding, #housing -- all are way better uses for the land!
Should #GolfCourses Be Converted Into #Solar Or #Windfarms?
by Tom Hale, 2/25/2025
"It sounds like one of President Donald Trump’s most dreaded nightmares: what if the world’s golf courses were transformed into wind and solar farms? A new study has highlighted that the land occupied by golf courses in the 10 countries with the most courses could generate up to 842 GW of solar power and 659 GW of wind power – far exceeding the existing installed capacity in many cases.
"If the US were to transition entirely to #Renewable energy by 2035, it would require thousands of square kilometers for onshore wind and even more for solar farms. In theory, the space occupied by US golf courses alone could provide about 20 percent of this capacity, the study concludes.
"Another finding was that more land is allocated to golf courses than renewable energy production across many countries, including the US and the UK.
"Maintaining these lush greens comes at a steep environmental cost too – sapping #water resources, destroying #wildlife habitats, and relying heavily on #fertilizers and #pesticides. The researchers point out that golf courses occupy vast amounts of land yet serve a relatively small, often #rich subset of the population.
"'Golf courses, which often occupy vast areas of land and are accessible only through exclusive membership, highlight significant land use conflicts. The concept of energy justice argues that the benefits and burdens of energy supply and land use should be distributed equitably across society. In this context, the general public could benefit if decision-makers decide to use these exclusive golf courses for renewable energy projects,' the study authors write.
"Some countries have taken this idea seriously in the past. For instance, Japan has turned some of its disused golf courses, built in the 1980s during a boom of interest in the sport, into fields of solar panels.
"While the researchers say they’re not proposing that renewable energy companies swoop in to seize the world’s golf courses, they do suggest their project highlights the need for better discussions on land use and energy infrastructure.
"'Our study does not advocate for the direct conversion of golf courses, but it highlights the vast potential for renewable energy on similarly large and #underutilized areas,' Dr Jann Weinand, lead author of the study and Head of the Integrated Scenarios department at the Institute Jülich Systems Analysis at Forschungszentrum Jülich, said in a statement.
"'In light of the ongoing debates about land use for renewables, it is crucial to consider how we allocate land overall – especially when significant space is dedicated to activities that benefit only a limited segment of the population,' added Dr Weinand.
"The study is published in the journal Environmental Research Communications."
Source:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/should-golf-courses-be-converted-into-solar-or-wind-farms/ar-AA1zL3qG
#Degrowth #Capitalism #EatTheRich #SolarPunkSunday #RenewablesNow
Renewable sources produced more energy than coal for the first time last year, but natural gas is still the biggest source.
Two Types Of Power In The Middle Of Nowhere
Most of the nuclear power we have in the US is situated far (generally) from populations. With all these renewables coming online, it makes sense to colocate them with existing infrastructure.
This isn't
https://thecareyadventures.com/blog/two-types-of-power-in-the-middle-of-nowhere/
https://www.europesays.com/1901785/ SUNation Energy Names James Brennan Chief Financial #Energy #ExecutiveManagement #Inc. #Nasdaq:SUNE #Renewable #solar #SUNationEnergy #SUNE
#Oil companies are dropping #renewable goals — and more importantly, expanding #fossilfuels
Who wants a fluffy house? 
https://www.solarvault.uk/hairy-solar-panels-a-revolutionary-leap-in-renewable-energy/
#USA and #Russia is a new axis of #autocratic petro states against #China and #Europe which want to get rid of #fossil fuels and export #renewable energy worldwide.
Fossil industry makes a profit of 3 billion per day. Only 40 days of this profit equals US spending for #Ukraine.Ukraine is just the beginning. Europe and China is the target.
#Resistance angainst #Trump and #Putin and fight for #democracy means to get rid of fossil fuel as fast as possible. This will decrease their financial basis.
- Don´t fly
- Drive by train
- Sell your car with combustion engine
- Use electric car or bike or train
- Use heat pump
- Use solar panels and batteries
#China built out record amount of #wind and #solar power in 2024
By ISABELLA O’MALLEY
Updated 3:04 PM EST, January 28, 2025
"China raced ahead building #renewable energy last year, installing more wind and solar power than ever before and continuing to leave all other countries in the dust.
"The nation put up 357 gigawatts of solar and wind, a 45% and 18% increase, respectively, over what was operating at the end of 2023, according to China’s National Energy Administration. That’s akin to building 357 full-size nuclear plants in one year.
"The installations meant China surpassed a goal, six years early, of having 1,200 gigawatts from renewables by 2030, a benchmark Chinese President Xi Jinping set five years ago.
"The scale of the advance is important because at the same time, China remains the country that currently contributes the most to climate change, relying heavily on burning coal to make electricity, cement and for manufacturing.
"'While China’s overall emissions are the largest of any single country, they have recognized – at least, in part – that rapidly building renewables is essential for energy and climate security. Given the recent administration change in Washington, China is now well poised to lead the world in the energy transition,' said Daniel Jasper, senior policy advisor at #ProjectDrawdown, a group that publicizes climate solutions."
https://apnews.com/article/wind-solar-energy-china-climate-carbon-emissions-b337503abfacfd9b7829fd7bbcd507e9
#WindPower #SolarPower #Renewables #RenewablesNow
The Lumisolar Professional from greateyes is a key component supporting research by the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP in Halle, Germany. The goal of this work is to create sustainable and resource-efficient #solar modules. The study explores alternative materials like recycled, bio-based, and biodegradable polymers, as well as lead-free interconnections, to develop 100% #renewable solar modules. Learn more: https://ilphotonics.com/developing-renewable-solar-modules/
We need more community ownership in Scotland to prevent McCrone 2.0
McCrone report saw Gavin McCrone reveal 51 years ago how North Sea #oil and #gas could have made #Scotland rich, but it wasn’t revealed by Westminster until 2005.
Scotland’s renewable #energy production share is now one of the highest in Europe in 2025, yet Scots have some of the most expensive power #bills.
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24959692.-need-community-ownership-scotland-prevent-mccrone-2-0/
I can't wait to install Bi-directional EV Charging at home one day.
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