renewable_energy

renewable_energy, 2 days ago to climate

A new study shows renewables yielded $249 billion in climate and health benefits!

This windfall of benefits from 2019 through 2022 is thanks to wind and solar generation increased by about 55% in the U.S.

The U.S’s use of wind & solar power cut its CO2 emissions by 900m metric tons = equivalent of taking 71m cars off the road every year.

This is why we advocate; this is why we fight the good fight. This news brings me joy!
#climate #climatechange #nature #earth #renewables #environment

renewable_energy, 3 days ago to nature

Mass adoption of clean energy requires massive energy storage, and we’re getting closer! 👇🏼

Thanks to a MIT spin-off company, we have thermal ceramic bricks capable of storing heat for DAYS 👀.

These ceramic bricks can store heat — at temperatures up to 1800 degrees Celsius — for DAYS that can then be used to convert the energy back to electricity when needed.

We have the technology, the money & the resources!!
#earth #nature #climate #environment #renewables #renewableenergy

renewable_energy, 3 days ago to solar

Exciting! This is the next level of #solar biodiversified #agrivoltiacs farms: solar panels spaced among agricultural crops & planted with plant species that increase biodiversity. 👏

The parcel of land will have a 54 MW agrivoltiacs facility that will:
— host #wildflowers species
— provide as a wild animal shelter
— feature amphibian ponds, #bird baths, nesting boxes, & breeding places to protect endangered Lesser kestrel #birds

Win-win-win!!
#nature #climate #environment #renewables #earth

renewable_energy, 13 days ago to renewableenergy

Truly amazing record run of renewable energy carrying 100% of California’s grid for portions of the day:

43 straight days — and 67 out of 73 days — where clean energy exceeded 100% of demand.

5th largest economy on the world, 39 million people and over a million EVs on the road here.

Right now renewables are producing 103% of demand and it’s 3:30pm here. It’s just amazing and should bring immense hope around the world!

#renewableenergy #climate #climatechange #earth #nature #environment

renewable_energy, 18 days ago to nature

Let's raise children who can name plants and animals, not celebrities and brands!

By prioritizing a nature-oriented education — alongside other forms of learning — we can raise a generation of individuals who are not only well-informed about the world but who are also motivated to protect, preserve and nurture nature for future generations!

#nature #environment #earth #wildlife

renewable_energy, 20 days ago to nature

I was so fortunate and pleased to see my first northern lights last night! Captured the below with my iPhone.

I don’t know how anyone can’t help but revert to a giddy child-like state seeing this!

#northernlights #aurora #auroraborealis #earth #nature #environment #nightsky

renewable_energy, 20 days ago to nature

Portugal is crushing it: renewables met 91% of Portugal’s electricity needs in the first 4 months this year & have pushed their⚡️prices to a 4 yr low!

Renewables are carrying an increasing % of their electrcity demand in the first 4 months in 2024:

• 95% April
• 91% March
• 88% Feb
• 81% in Jan

Portugal’s rapid transition is evidence it can be done: renewables are up from 27% in 2005 & 54% in 2017 with their last coal power plant shut down in 2021.
#nature #environment #renewables #earth

renewable_energy, 1 month ago to sustainability

The world’s largest wind turbine manufacturer — Vestas — will use recycled steel for turbines that will power 1.5 million homes! 👏

Use of recycled steel will reduce pollution created along the supply chain by 66% (compared to traditional turbine models).

Pair this with the ability of Carbon Rivers — a company that can recycle ALL wind turbines — and we’re starting to see potential circularity emerge!

#renewables #sustainability #earth #environment #climatechange #renewableenergy

renewable_energy, 1 month ago to solar

Solar energy is now being installed faster than any other energy technology in history! 🎉

By 2031, solar is projected to surpass ALL COMBINED forms of energy technology, which is actually amazing, even as a proponent of renewables.

Solar installation is 10-fold higher than 10 years ago and is doubling every 3 years.

Truly wonderful news! Some nice charts below to show the growth and comparative build out too.

#renewables #solar #earth #renewableenergy #sustainability #environment

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renewable_energy, 1 month ago to nature

Wow! Kiss coal goodbye: the G7 countries reached a deal to shut down their coal-fired power plants in the first half of the 2030s 👏

~16% of the G7’s⚡️comes from coal.

This agreement is due to be finalized tomorrow.

There are also rumors the G7 may also announce soon a plan for a a six-fold increase in battery capacity in order to onboard more renewable energy !

#renewables #nature #environment #sustainability #renewableenergy #earth

renewable_energy, 1 month ago to renewableenergy

List of global issues that could’ve been solved if we didn’t give ~$40 trillion in subsidies to oil & gas industry from just 2015-2022:

(In $ billions, unless otherwise specified)

• stabilize GHG levels: $30 trillion
• end extreme poverty $2.1 trillion
• health services for poorest 75% global pop.: $1.5 trillion
• end world hunger & malnutrition by 2030: $240
• safe drinking water: $150
• end malaria, polio, rabies, elephantiasis & trachoma: $25.3
• invest $6.14 trillion in #renewableenergy

renewable_energy, 1 month ago to random

It’s stunning that journalism is so bad. This renewables hit piece came out today, it utterly defies logic, cherry-picks data, & ignores so many absolutely critical points is mind-boggling.

Article fails mention:

• 4.2 million Americans w/ rooftop solar almost certainly paying less for energy than the utility charges
• $846 billion in subsidies to the fossil fuel industry
• $6-$7 trillion in externalities oil & gas costs
• cost of methane gas huge driver of high energy costs in 2022-present

renewable_energy, 1 month ago to sustainability

Hello Fediverse Family:

I’m new here and excited to explore a new kind of social media experience!

Looking to connect & find folks championing a cleaner planet in the various ways people advocate for such.

If you know of good accounts or fediverse resources, please speak up, I’d appreciate it!

About me: passionate about climate solutions and bringing about positive change for people and planet.

Please say hello and it’d be great to find my community here! 🙏
#sustainability #greentech