Tag: Wind
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Wind and Solar Power Overtook Fossil Fuels in Europe: A Turning Point for the Continent’s Grid
Europe’s Energy Turning Point: Wind and Solar Lead the Way In a historic shift for European electricity, wind and solar energy together surpassed fossil fuels as the primary source of power generation last year, according to analysis from Ember, a respected energy think tank. The finding marks the first time that renewables outpaced traditional energy…
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EU Sees Turning Point: Wind and Solar Lead Over Fossil Fuels in 2023
Overview: A Historic Shift in Europe’s Power Mix In a landmark development, wind and solar power together accounted for more electricity in the European Union last year than all fossil fuels combined. The finding, reported by the energy think tank Ember, marks the first time clean renewables rivaled and then surpassed traditional fossil sources in…
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Why Green Energy is Harder Than It Looks in the Philippines
Introduction: The Philippines’ green energy promise The Philippines sits in a sun‑soaked, windy archipelago with abundant renewable resources. On paper, ambitious clean energy targets—boosting solar, wind, and other renewables—look straightforward. In practice, turning potential into reliable power is a complex, high-stakes endeavor that blends policy, technology, finance, and land use. This article dives into why…
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Citicore Aims 3 GW Capacity With $2B Capex Plan 2026
Citicore Sets Aggressive 2026 Capex Target to Reach 3 GW Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has unveiled a bold capital expenditure plan, allocating roughly $2 billion (about P118.9 billion) to accelerate its project rollout with the goal of achieving 3 gigawatts (GW) of capacity by the end of the year. The move signals the company’s…
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Snow and Wind Predicted for Soldier Field: Packers-Bears Playoff Night
Forecast Sets the Stage for a Classic Packers-Bears Playoff Night at Soldier Field The upcoming Saturday night showdown at Soldier Field between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears is shaping up to be a quintessential winter NFL affair. As kickoff approaches at 7 p.m. local time, forecasters are calling for snow flurries and…
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Cyclone Hayley Brings Intense Winds to Australia
Overview: Cyclone Hayley makes landfall in northwest Australia Australia faces a powerful weather event as Cyclone Hayley advances toward the country’s northwest coast. Formed on 28 December in the southern Indian Ocean, Hayley rapidly intensified as it tracked southward, bringing a dangerous mix of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and dangerous seas. Local authorities issued warnings…
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Venterra’s £40m Fundraising Highlights Renewables Group’s Leadership Tensions
Venterra Secures £40 Million in Fundraising Amid Leadership Tensions Venterra, the renewables group founded by the former chief executive of Petrofac, is set to announce a £40 million fundraising round this week, according to industry sources. The planned capital raise comes after a tumultuous autumn during which Petrofac, the oilfield services giant that once helped…
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Kenya Local Electricity Generation: Growth and Trends 2000-2022
Overview: A steep rise in local electricity generation Kenya’s local electricity generation has evolved rapidly over the last two decades, marking a notable shift in the country’s energy landscape. Starting from around 4 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2000, output climbed to more than 11.8 TWh by 2021 and reached about 12.7 TWh by 2022. This trajectory…
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Kenya’s Local Electricity Generation: 20-Year Growth
Introduction: A decade-and-a-half of rapid expansion Kenya has emerged as a notable case study in local electricity generation, showing how a nation can expand its grid with a mix of traditional and renewable resources. From a modest start at about 4 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2000, the country’s generation capacity and output have surged over the…
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Kenya’s Local Electricity Generation: A Two-Decade Growth Story
Overview: A Bold rise in local electricity generation Kenya has transformed its energy landscape over the past twenty years, moving from a relatively small, locally generated electricity base to a robust mix of renewable sources that power households, businesses, and a growing industrial sector. The country’s local generation rose from about 4 terawatt-hours (TWh) in…