Good News Notes: “Aptera Motors is a Californian based company that has designed and built a solar electric vehicle, an SEV. It requires no charging for most daily use. The vehicle can be ordered now, production and delivery are expected to be in 2022, with a starting price of $25,900 (USD). Using what is termed…
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California grid set record of 97% renewable power on April 3
Good News Notes: “In another sign of progress toward a carbon-free power grid, the California Independent System Operator (ISO) set a new record on April 3, when 97.6% of electricity on the grid came from clean, renewable energy. The peak, which occurred briefly at 3:39 p.m., broke the previous record of 96.4% set on March…
These solar panels create clean water in the desert
Good News Notes: “Most of the energy that hits a solar panel is wasted. Energy technology researcher Peng Wang told IE that less than 20 percent of the energy that hits a solar panel gets turned into electricity. The rest is turned into heat, which can cause the panel to become even less efficient. Researchers have spent decades figuring…
Germany Targets 100% Renewable Power Generation By 2035
Good News Notes: “Germany will target to have all its electricity provided by renewable energy sources by 2035, according to a new draft policy that speeds up the timeline for ending fossil fuel-powered generation before 2040. Germany, the largest economy in Europe, said in a major shift of energy policy this weekend that it would…
‘Ocean battery’ targets renewable energy dilemma
Good News Notes: “A wind turbine sitting idle on a calm day or spinning swiftly when power demand is already met poses a problem for renewables, and is one researchers think can be tackled under the sea. In one vision, offshore wind farms could use seawater to essentially store energy until it’s needed, helping wean humanity off fossil fuels….
Arnold Schwarzenegger Donates Homes to Homeless Veterans for Christmas
Good News Notes: “Arnold Schwarzenegger is making a difference in the lives of veterans this holiday season. Schwarzenegger, 74, personally donated 25 homes to veterans in the Los Angeles area who had been previously living on the street, he shared on Twitter Thursday. The former California governor unveiled the homes this week as an early Christmas gift. “Today,…
New York City is banning natural gas hookups for new buildings to fight climate change
Good News Notes: “The New York City Council on Wednesday voted to pass legislation banning the use of natural gas in most new construction, a move that will substantially slash climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions from the country’s most populous city. The bill now goes to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s desk for signature. Once signed, the…
Israeli firm uses air and water to store solar energy for nighttime
Good News Notes: “The southern tip of Israel is a rocky desert where solar panels are abundant and the sun, when shining, is the source of nearly all electricity. Once it sets, however, the grid shifts back to fossil fuels to generate power. Renewable energy from solar and wind powered systems cannot be stored without…
Energy Dome uses CO2 for long-term power storage for renewable energy
Good News Notes: “….The company told us that a CO2 battery’s optimal charge/discharge cycle ranges from four to 24 hours, positioning it perfectly for daily and intra-day cycling. It points out that this is a fast-growing market segment, not well served by existing battery technologies. Specifically, the hope is to charge the CO2 battery during the daytime…
GE’s LM Wind Power to Produce Zero-waste Wind
Good News Notes: “GE Renewable Energy’s LM Wind Power said this week it planned to produce zero waste wind turbine blades by 2030. “LM Wind Power will play a central role in supporting its customers to develop fully circular wind turbines that generate less waste during their production. In practice, LM Wind Power’s vision of…