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February 25, 2017
Denmark, wind energy generated enough electricity to power the entire country’s needs
Denmark Generated Enough Wind Energy To Power All Its Electricity Needs On Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017. The country of Denmark generated enough wind energy on Wednesday to power the entire country’s electricity needs,...[more]
February 21, 2017
How South Australia can function reliably while moving to 100% renewable power"
Despite the criticism levelled at South Australia over its renewable energy ambitions, the state is nevertheless aiming to be carbon neutral by mid-century, which will mean moving to 100% renewable electricity over the next 15-20...[more]
February 20, 2017
California, lawmaker's new bill: 100% clean energy.
ALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Kevin de León has promised to lead the resistance to President Trump. A new bill could make good on that promise. The California Senate leader has introduced legislation that would require...[more]
September 30, 2016
Cape Verde: The African country that plans to run on 100% renewable energy by 2020
The island nation's energy minister says its goals are perfectly achievable - and won't just help Cape Verdeans The island nation of Cape Verde has pledged to power the entire country with nothing but renewable energy by the...[more]
August 11, 2016
Scotland wind turbines cover all its electricity needs for a day
High winds on Sunday boosted renewable energy output to provide 106% of Scotland’s electricity needs for a day. High winds on Sunday were strong enough to power the equivalent of all of Scotland’s electricity needs for the day,...[more]
July 30, 2016
A quarter of UK electricity now from renewable sources
In 2015 renewable energy provided 25% of the UK’s electricity, up from 20% the previous year, with gas displacing coal as the top contributor. Once considered the lifeblood of this country, for the first time coal is now...[more]
June 24, 2016
Canada: Oxford County commits to 100% renewable energy by 2050
Motion sets County as the first municipality in Ontario to commit to a 100% renewable energy target.A motion put forward by County Councillor Trevor Birtch (City of Woodstock) and passed unanimously by County Council will see...[more]
May 17, 2016
Portugal powered for 4 days by 100% Renewable Electricity
from May 7th (6:45am) to May 11th (5:45pm) Portugal was powered by 100% renewable electricity, according to the National Energy Network (REN) and the Portuguese Renewable Energy Association (APREN). (Associação Sistema...[more]
May 10, 2016
Renewable generation covered 95 percent of German power consumption
Renewable generation covered 95 percent of German power consumption at 11 o’clock on Sunday, according to preliminary data from energy think tank Agora Energiewende*. [read more][more]
April 1, 2016
Nearly 40% of US Electricity Could Come From Rooftop Solar
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has found that nearly 40 percent of electricity in the U.S. could come from rooftop solar photovoltaics, according to a new study. [read more][more] |