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Energy sourcesSolar panels have come a long way. Recycling them has not
Making solar panel recycling more commonplace will require a mix of technological advances, economic incentives and smart policies at the state and federal levels. https://www.greenbiz.com/article/solar-panels-have-come-long-way-recycling-them-has-not
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Energy sourcesStorage Luminous Energy hires CIO to help company build, own and operate solar and battery storage projects
Luminous Energy has confirmed it has hired Guy Lavarack as chief investment officer (CIO). Lavarack will be responsible for raising finance for Luminous’ solar energy and battery storage projects, to enable the company to build out, own and operate them in the long term. https://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/luminous_energy_hires_cio_to_build_own_and_operate_solar_and_battery_storag
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Energy sourcesRooftop solar cells can be a boon for water conservation too
Fossil-fueled electrical grid’s enormous water use is often overlooked https://today.duke.edu/2022/09/rooftop-solar-cells-can-be-boon-water-conservation-too
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Energy sourcesLG Energy Solution should have new RESU battery version in Q1 2023
LG Energy Solution (previously LG Chem) has announced plans to launch a new home battery in the first quarter of 2023. The new planned addition to the product lineup of home batteries will offer a capacity of 10.6 to 35.4 kWh, depending on the number of battery modules installed. https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/09/lg-energy-solution-should-have-new-resu-battery-version-in-q1-2023/
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Energy sourcesU.S. Fossil-Fuel Reserves Alone Could Put Global Climate Targets Out of Reach
A new fossil-fuel tracker tallies global oil, gas, and coal reserves and projects to show how current production could drive the world above the threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/u-s-fossil-fuel-reserves-alone-could-put-global-climate-targets-out-of-reach/
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Energy sourcesPanasonic unveils two new all-black solar panels exceeding 400 W
Panasonic on September 2022, unveil two new lines of all-black EverVolt solar modules at the RE+ show. The new 430-W/420-W HK Black Series panel uses half-cut cells and heterojunction technology (HJT) with gapless connections. The new 400-W/390-W VK Black Series module uses half-cut PERC cells at a more accessible price point for residential customers. https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/09/panasonic-unveils-two-new-all-black-solar-panels-exceeding-400-w/
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Energy sourcesEthereum’s new upgrade is supposed to decrease its energy usage
Ethereum, the blockchain behind the cryptocurrency Ether, is announcing a major update, which aims to decrease the enormous energy consumed in Ether mining by 99.95 per cent. The company has announced a move to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) mechanism away from the existing Proof-of-work (PoW). https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/crypto/heres-how-ethereums-new-upgrade-will-decrease-its-energy-usage-by-99-95-per-cent-7840946/
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Energy sourcesDecarbonising the energy system by 2050 could save trillions
Transitioning to a decarbonised energy system by around 2050 is expected to save the world at least $12 trillion compared to continuing our current levels of fossil fuel use. https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/news/decarbonise-energy-to-save-trillions/
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Energy sourcesImproving Solar Thermal Batteries with Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes
Solar thermal power cells enable the on-demand discharge of accumulated chemical energy in the form of heat. https://www.azonano.com/news.aspx?newsID=39673
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Energy sourcesGrid-tied battery lifecycle estimation, the Achilles’ heel of energy storage project development
The development process for grid-tied battery systems faces many challenges. Amongst the most notable is the inability of developers to accurately estimate battery degradation prior to procurement from battery OEMs which happens well after the design phase. https://www.energy-storage.news/grid-tied-battery-lifecycle-estimation-the-achilles-heel-of-energy-storage-project-development/
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Energy sourcesGujarat Residential Solar Rooftop Scheme Apply Online check 3kW solar Panel Price
Gujarat Residential Solar Rooftop Scheme Will enable people to install/install solar panels ranging from 1 kW to 10 kW on their roofs with a subsidy from the central government https://sarkariiyojana.in/news/gujarat-residential-solar-rooftop-scheme/
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Energy sourcesNatural gas will not lead Canada to a sustainable energy future
The Canadian government has used Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the removal of Russian natural gas exports to justify increasing natural gas production in Canada. https://theconversation.com/a-bridge-to-nowhere-natural-gas-will-not-lead-canada-to-a-sustainable-energy-future-176734
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Energy sourcesBig oil companies are spending millions to appear ‘green.’ Their investments tell a different story, report shows
Big oil companies are spending millions to portray themselves as taking action on climate change, but their investments and lobbying activities don’t live up to their planet-friendly claims, according to a new report. https://www.cnnphilippines.com/business/2022/9/8/Big-Oil-green-claims-report.html
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Energy sourcesKickstart: Time to shine for solar energy
Solar power isn't just for hippies or loners who want to "live off the grid" anymore. https://www.plasticsnews.com/kickstart/time-shine-solar-energy
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Energy sourcesSustainable aviation fuel in the quest for clean air travel
Industry leaders and fuel producers are looking for cleaner options with a vision for a more environmentally-friendly future for air travel. https://inhabitat.com/sustainable-aviation-fuel-in-the-quest-for-clean-air-travel/
