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This is an era of plentiful, cheap, renewable energy, but the fossil fuel dinosaurs can’t admit it

For a couple of days this month, wind power supplied over half the UK’s electricity. You wouldn’t know it, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Feds: Offshore wind not to blame for East Coast whale deaths

Federal environmental and energy officials say there is no evidence that work done by the offshore wind power industry is killing whales in the northeastern U.S. On Wednesday, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management addressed the controversy surrounding a spate of whale deaths…

The Independent UK

Groups seek probe of NY-NJ whale deaths amid wind power prep

Environmental groups and opponents of offshore wind energy want a federal investigation into the deaths of six whales that have washed ashore in New Jersey and New York in little over a month

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Remote islands adopt renewable energy for disaster preparation

Generating renewable energy such as solar and wind power is becoming more common on remote islands across Japan with the aim of securing electric power in case of disasters, as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Saudi ACWA Power Signs Power Purchase, Investment Agreements for Wind Plant in Uzbekistan

Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) and investment agreements (IAs) with Uzbekistan’s government to develop the 1.5GW Kungrad wind farm, formerly referred to as the Karakalpakstan Wind Independent Power Producer (IPP). The wind farm shall comprise three 500MW wind power projects owned by three subsidiaries, namely…

Asharq Al-Awsat

This overlooked resource could be the key to powering a Mars colony — study

Despite the near-nil atmospheric pressure, Mars has enough wind to fall back on.

Inverse

Michael Hiltzik: Solar and wind energy are killing off fossil fuel, despite the right's best efforts

American conservatives may be trying to hold back the tide, but solar and wind power are surging worldwide, leaving coal, natural gas and oil in the dust as energy sources.

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UK power prices hit record high amid cold snap and lack of wind power

Severely cold weather has come with low wind speeds, creating perfect storm to drive wholesale costs up

The Guardian - UK

Alex Cole-Hamilton contacts stats authority over SNP wind power claim

ALEX Cole-Hamilton has written to the UK Statistics Authority over the Yes campaign's use of a disputed wind power figure on a leaflet.

The National (Scotland)

Renewable energy will need more investment, or Africa will stay dependent on fossil fuels

Renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaics and onshore wind power can help sub-Saharan Africa meet its energy requirements from sources that have lower emissions than fossil fuels.

The Conversation

US offshore wind energy industry faces blowback from locals

The offshore wind power energy has ambitious plans for generating electricity for millions of American homes

The Independent UK

SNP accused of 'misinformation' over Scottish wind power – so what are the facts?

UNIONIST campaigners have been accused of trying to “talk down … the reality” of Scotland’s wind energy capacity.

The National (Scotland)

ACWA Power, Oman Investment Authority Study Possibility of Wind Power Plant Project in Egypt

Saudi Arabia and Oman signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding to study the possibility of investing up to 10 percent in the development, construction, and operation of the 1.1 GW Suez wind power plant project, which is valued at $1.5 billion. Oman News Agency reported that Oman Investment Authority…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Feds unveil plan to grow wind power while sparing rare whale

The federal government has outlined a strategy to try to protect an endangered species of whale while also developing offshore wind power off the East Coast

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Exiled renewable firm founder Nopporn seeks $1.5bn in UK fraud case

The founder of Thailand’s biggest wind power operator is seeking about $1.5 billion at a London fraud trial over allegations he was pressured to sell a large chunk of the firm just as he faced criminal charges in the country.

Bangkok Post

WEH to double electricity generation output by 2027

Wind Energy Holding (WEH), Thailand's largest wind power developer and operator by capacity, aims to double its electricity generation capacity to 1,500 megawatts within five years and diversify into healthcare.

AAP

Telstra dials up wind power generation

Wind power in Queensland will be bankrolled by Telstra as the telecommunications giant aims to be 100 per cent powered by renewable electricity by 2025.

Salon

Offshore wind best deal for taxpayers

A new report finds per-acre revenue from offshore wind blows oil and gas out of the water

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The Conversation

Green hydrogen sounds like a win for developing countries. But cost and transport are problems

Hydrogen is used mainly to make chemicals such as fertiliser, and in oil refineries. Most hydrogen in the world today is made from natural gas or coal – methods associated with large carbon dioxide emissions. Developed countries are therefore looking to “green hydrogen” instead – produced using renewable electricity such…

The Independent UK

Tiny Oregon town hosts 1st wind-solar-battery 'hybrid' plant

A renewable energy facility in Oregon that combines solar power, wind power and massive batteries to store the energy generated there will be the first utility-scale plant of its kind in North America

The Independent UK

Biden plans floating platforms to expand offshore wind power

The Biden administration hopes to develop floating platforms in the deep ocean for offshore wind towers that could power millions of homes and vastly expand offshore wind in the United States

The Guardian - UK

Under Liz Truss, we’ll be careering into petrolhead politics while the world burns

Politicians who disparage net zero as a ‘new religion’ and wind power as ‘medieval’ are tipped for cabinet posts, says the Guardian columnist John Harris

Benzinga

China Transmission Swings to Loss after Shifting Business Gears

Key Takeaways: The company reported a year-on-year revenue fall of just under 9% in the first half and posted a net loss of 78.7 million yuan

The Hindu

Wind project addition to peak by 2024, says report

After 2024, fresh projects are likely to be wind-solar hybrids, says consulting firm’s report

Benzinga

Xinjiang Goldwind Sees Lull in Latest Quarter on Maturing Wind Power

Key Takeaways • Xinjiang Goldwind reported second quarter revenue of $1.48 billion, down 9% from a year earlier

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