Tag: Wind
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Renewable Energy Surpasses Coal in Australia in 2025: A Landmark Shift
Australia’s Energy Mix Reaches a Milestone In a striking turn of events reported by The Guardian, renewable electricity usage in Australia overtook power generated from coal for the first time. This milestone marks a fundamental shift in the country’s energy landscape and signals a broader transition toward cleaner energy sources. The September 2025 data show…
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Australia’s Renewables Overtake Coal: What This Energy Shift Means
A watershed moment: renewables surpass coal in Australia In a landmark shift for the energy market, renewables have overtaken coal as Australia’s leading source of electricity. The Guardian’s report highlights that, for the first time, solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy combined now power more of the grid than coal. This transition reflects a rapid expansion…
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Storm Claudia: Tree Down on Bungalow as Winds Hit Greater Manchester
Storm Claudia Sweeps Across Greater Manchester As Storm Claudia swept across northern England, residents in Greater Manchester experienced powerful winds and heavy rain that caused damage, travel disruption, and urgent safety concerns. The weather system brought gusts that battered roofs, trees, and roads, prompting checks on public safety and rapid responses from emergency services. Tree…
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Storm Claudia Strikes Greater Manchester: Tree Falls on Bungalow in Oldham
Storm Claudia Makes Landfall in Greater Manchester Storm Claudia has battered Greater Manchester with strong winds and heavy rain, forcing emergency services to respond to incidents across the region. Residents woke to gusts that rattled windows and flooded streets, with the weather system causing disruption as it moved through parts of the northwest. Tree Falls…
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Wild night in the Bay of Plenty: Trees down and roofs lifted as winds lash the region
Overview An unsettled night in the Bay of Plenty saw powerful winds sweep through the region, leaving a trail of damage and disruption in their wake. Fire and Emergency New Zealand logged 26 weather-related incidents overnight as trees were uprooted, branches snapped, and roofs were lifted from homes and buildings. Power was interrupted for thousands…
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Supply boom in cheaper renewables will seal end of fossil fuel era, says IEA
Overview: a turning point in global energy The International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued a banner forecast: a supply boom in cheaper renewable energy will make the fossil fuel era effectively irreversible in the coming decade. The agency argues that renewables will grow faster than any other major energy source, driven by falling costs, improving…
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IEA Says Cheaper Renewables Will End Fossil Fuels Sooner Than Expected
Overview: Renewables on a Fast Track The International Energy Agency (IEA) has placed a stark forecast on the global energy transition: renewables are poised to outpace all other energy sources in growth over the next decade. Despite political pushback in parts of the United States and Europe, cheaper and more accessible green power is reshaping…
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Jakarta Rain Update: BMKG Warns of Thunderstorms and Wind
Jakarta Braces for Rainy Weather This Afternoon Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a weather update for Jakarta and its surrounding areas. The agency forecasts a spell of rain ranging from moderate to heavy from midday into the afternoon of Sunday, 2 November 2025. The day’s weather pattern is expected to bring…
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Jakarta Braces for Rain, Lightning, and Wind: BMKG Forecasts This Afternoon
Overview of the BMKG Forecast Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an alert for Jakarta and its surrounding areas. The agency predicts that heavy rain could move in from midday and persist into the afternoon on Sunday, 2 November 2025. The forecast highlights a risk of thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds as…
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Jakarta Rain This Afternoon: BMKG Warns of Lightning and Strong Winds
Weather Alert: Jakarta Faces Rain This Afternoon Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a weather outlook for Jakarta and its surrounding areas, predicting a shift to moderate to heavy rain from midday through the afternoon on Sunday, 2 November 2025. The forecast also highlights the potential for lightning and gusty winds as…