Prague’s city council has approved a ban on shared electric scooters that will take effect in January. This decision concludes years of complaints from residents concerning the obstruction of sidewalks and safety hazards posed by these scooters. The regulation aims to improve public order by enforcing designated parking areas for bicycles and e-bikes, while eliminating […]
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A group of retired military leaders argues that investment in renewable energy should be classified as part of national defense budgets, emphasizing that climate change poses a security threat. They advocate for shifting funds from military spending to low-carbon energy to enhance resilience against potential aggressors, particularly in light of rising tensions with Russia. By […]
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The world’s largest industrial heat battery has officially started operations in California, utilizing a solar PV array to supply industrial heat and steam to a fuel production facility. The Rondo Heat Battery (RHB), with a capacity of 100 megawatt-hours (MWh), has been operational since last week after successfully completing a series of performance and reliability […]
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A recent report from the European Federation for Transport and Environment (T&E) has raised serious concerns regarding plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), revealing that their real-world carbon dioxide emissions are nearly five times higher than official figures suggest. This increase comes as the EU prepares to review automotive CO2 regulations, which might allow PHEVs to […]
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At a recent Solar Energy Industries Association conference in Savannah, Georgia, soil scientist Christina Hebb highlighted novel strategies for enhancing sustainability in solar farms. By incorporating native flowers and crops beneath solar panels, developers can support local ecosystems, promote pollinator habitats, and even improve agricultural yields for nearby farms. Hebb, who works for McCarthy Building […]
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A groundbreaking molten salt energy storage technology has the potential to overcome significant challenges in renewable energy by efficiently storing power generated from solar and wind sources. Collaborating companies Hyme Energy from Denmark and Switzerland’s Sulzer are developing the world’s largest system, which aims to provide energy for 100,000 homes for up to ten hours. […]
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A recent report by IEA PVPS Task 12 highlights the increasing global focus on solar panel recycling as the volume of end-of-life modules rises dramatically. Countries are ramping up regulations and expanding their recycling capabilities to address this burgeoning waste challenge. Europe remains at the forefront, implementing effective waste management strategies, while various countries, including […]
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The UK has officially approved the Tillbridge Solar Project, the country’s largest solar initiative to date, spanning 1,400 hectares in Lincolnshire. Designed to generate 500 MW, this facility is part of a significant cluster of renewable energy projects that have recently received approval. The rapid development of such large-scale solar projects is crucial for the […]
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Data centers are increasingly straining the U.S. power grid, prompting California’s Voltus to propose a crowdsourcing solution. By employing its “bring your own capacity” initiative, Voltus aims to connect data center operators with utility customers who can reduce their energy use during peak demand times. This approach is designed to alleviate pressure on the grid, […]
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Spain has officially updated its national common agricultural policy (PAC) to include agrivoltaic systems, allowing these projects to qualify for agricultural subsidies. This change, which modifies royal decree 1048/2022, aligns with new regulations from the European Commission adopted earlier this August that revise the PAC framework for the upcoming years. Under the amended decree, agrivoltaic […]
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