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The 'typhoon-proof' wind farms powering China's coast China is racing to develop a new generation of wind farms that can not only survive tropical cyclones, but also harness their power.

Some great engineering solutions coming into play. Fascinating.😁
The 'typhoon-proof' wind farms powering China's coast
#energysky #renewables #Cyclones #WindPower #agsky
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Biggest solar hybrid project in NSW gets planning approval despite host of long distance objectors #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...

Solar PV to drive 80% of global renewables growth by 2030, IEA says Solar PV will account for almost 80% of the 4.6TW of new renewable power expected to be added by 2030, according to the IEA.

Solar PV to drive 80% of global renewables growth by 2030, IEA says #energysky -- via pv-tech:

As coal fades, Australia looks to realize dream of 100% renewable… The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other…

The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other countries. 🔌💡
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...

Over 90% of global electricity to be powered by renewables by 2050 Renewable energy is projected to account for 91% of global electricity by 2050, with solar photovoltaics and wind energy leading the forecast.

However, gaps in infrastructure and grids continue to present challenges. 🔌💡
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Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.

Electricity demand is growing around the world but the growth in solar and wind was so strong it met 100% of the extra electricity demand, even helping drive a slight decline in coal and gas use. 🔌💡
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Why are major economies choosing the same electricity sources? Economic and security advantages of solar and wind energy are driving their dominance in major economies' new installed capacity.

Brazil, China, India, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.... Countries across every continent are turning to solar and wind because of their powerful economic and security benefits.🔌💡
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This battery recycling company is now cleaning up AI data centers Redwood Materials plans to repurpose EV batteries to build renewable-powered microgrids.

Redwood Materials plans to repurpose EV batteries to build renewable-powered microgrids. 🔌💡
www.technologyreview.com/2025/06/26/1...

The 420-mile North Plains Connector will operate as a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) system running at ±525 kilovolts. Once complete, it will be capable of carrying up to 3,000 megawatts of electricity in either direction. 🔌💡
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California AB 825 to Allow CAISO Western Regional Energy Market The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) currently operates an electricity grid that is largely limited to the state of California. This geographic limitation has led to concerns over the st...

If its intent is realized, AB 825 may lead to the development of a broader, coordinated energy market that is better able to deliver cost effective, reliable zero carbon electricity to consumers. 🔌💡
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Á la carte energy market will give Western states choice, flexibility and reliability The new Regional Organization for Western Energy will offer affordable, reliable energy services, and states can take what they need, writes Advanced Energy United’s Brian Turner.

The new Regional Organization for Western Energy will offer affordable, reliable energy services, and states can take what they need, writes Advanced Energy United’s Brian Turner. 🔌💡
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Can California reshape the West’s energy markets? This man is trying. The California Independent System Operator president spoke on how to make an energy dream a reality.

Gov. Gavin Newsom just opened the door to revolutionizing California’s energy markets. Elliot Mainzer is trying to make that dream a reality. 🔌💡
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New solar battery program aims to lower costs for San Diego County residents San Diego Community Power announced a program intended to make solar power more affordable for thousands of San Diego County residents.

San Diego Community Power Wednesday announced a program intended to make solar power more affordable for thousands of San Diego County residents while strengthening the region’s power grid. 🔌💡
timesofsandiego.com/business/202...

Celtic Interconnector cable: Ireland's €1.6 billion subsea power link to France and Europe begins The Celtic Interconnector, a €1.6 billion subsea cable project, connects Ireland to France across 700 kilometers, transmitting 700 megawatts of electricity. The cable establishes Ireland's first direc...

The Celtic Interconnector, a €1.6 billion subsea cable project, will connect Ireland to France across 700 km, transmitting 700MW of electricity and enabling bidirectional power exchange and renewable energy trading. 🔌💡
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Hitachi Energy invests an additional $270 million CAD ($195 million USD) to expand large power transformer manufacturing capacity in Varennes, Quebec Hitachi Energy, the world’s leading electrification company, today announced an additional $270 million CAD ($195 million USD) investment to expand its large power transformer manufacturing facility n...

Hitachi Energy announced an additional $270 million CAD ($195 million USD) investment to expand its large power transformer manufacturing facility near Montreal, which will nearly triple the site’s annual production capacity.🔌💡
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Egypt, Greece agree to study Europe power link project - Energy - Business Egypt and Greece have signed an agreement to complete “technical and economic studies” for a major electricity interconnection project, bringing a step closer to exporting up to 3,000 megawatts of Egy...

Egypt and Greece have signed an agreement to complete “technical and economic studies” for a major electricity interconnection project, bringing a step closer to exporting up to 3,000 megawatts of Egyptian power to Europe via the Greek grid. 🔌💡
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Greece and Egypt a Step Closer to a New Green Energy Corridor - GreekReporter.com A major step toward establishing a vital new energy corridor between Greece and Egypt was completed with the signing of an MoU.

A major step toward a new energy corridor between Greece and Egypt was completed with the signing of a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the GREGY-ELICA Interconnector project. 🔌💡
greekreporter.com/2025/09/30/g...

GEIDCO on X: "Media Coverage｜China Electric Power News：Voices from the 2025 GEI Conference #GEIDCO #ChinaElectricPowerNews https://t.co/XnJG3J1ztZ" / X Media Coverage｜China Electric Power News：Voices from the 2025 GEI Conference #GEIDCO #ChinaElectricPowerNews https://t.co/XnJG3J1ztZ

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YouTube video by GEIDCO Media Coverage｜China Electric Power News：Voices from the 2025 GEI Conference

Global Energy Interconnection Conference attracts over 1,000 participants to discuss HVDC transmission plans to support the clean energy transition. 🔌💡
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The sources said the electricity interconnection project — aiming to link the grids of Greece, Cyprus and Israel — is facing difficulties "mainly due to Turkey’s stance.” 🔌💡
www.parikiaki.com/2025/09/dipl...

EIB Signals Support for Greece–Cyprus Power Link - tovima.com Speaking to Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Calviño underlined the Bank’s willingness to back “strategic projects supported by both countries, where both governments remain committed to their development.”

In essence, her remarks confirm that the EIB is prepared to step in financially—provided Athens and Nicosia maintain their political and practical commitment to the interconnection. 🔌💡
www.tovima.com/climate/eib-...

1.6 billion on the seabed — Ireland’s first link to Europe begins to unspool Ireland begins unspooling its first seabed cable link to Europe, a €1.6 billion project set to transform energy security, and digital infrastructure.

A new €1.6 billion subsea cable is being deployed across the Atlantic, providing Ireland’s first direct energy connection to Europe. 🔌💡
www.eldiario24.com/en/ireland-u...

Chart: Check out how fast China is shifting to renewables China still emits more planet-warming pollution than any other country, but its furious build-out of wind and solar means the nation is scaling back on…

China still emits more planet-warming pollution than any other country, but its furious build-out of wind and solar means the nation is scaling back on fossil fuels. 🔌💡
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Carrier wants to pair batteries with air conditioners to help the grid Utilities are struggling to meet demand as AI data centers surge. Equipping air conditioners with batteries could be an easy and hugely scalable way to…

Utilities are struggling to meet demand as AI data centers surge. Equipping air conditioners with batteries could be an easy and hugely scalable way to free up electricity supply at peak times. 🔌💡
www.canarymedia.com/articles/bat...

Did California just screw up the largest virtual power plant in the… Lawmakers axed funding for the state’s most promising effort yet to cut grid costs with solar-charged batteries and smart thermostats. Can the program be…

Lawmakers axed funding for the state’s most promising effort yet to cut grid costs with solar-charged batteries and smart thermostats. Can the program be saved? 🔌💡
www.canarymedia.com/articles/vir...

150-MW solar project in rural Missouri to power Microsoft operations Local leaders, community groups and landowners joined executives from Qcells and Cordelio Power to celebrate the newly energized Winfield Solar Project, a

A commercial solar development in rural Missouri will provide 100% of its power to Microsoft as the tech giant tries to meet its surging energy demand. 🔌💡
www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/09/150-...

Minnesota greenlights green energy generation and storage project in Faribault county Minnesota is taking another step toward carbon-free energy production as the state’s Public Utilities Commission has approved a permit for the Northern Crescent Solar and Storage project by Primergy S...

Minnesota regulators approve plans for a 150-megawatt solar farm that will include 50 megawatts of storage capacity, and which is slated to start delivering power to the grid in 2028. 🔌💡
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Wisconsin regulators greenlight a 118-megawatt wind farm, the first to be approved since 2011, as well as a 180-megawatt solar farm that is expected to improve water quality in the surrounding area. 🔌💡
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Giant 1.5 Gigawatt Wind Farm Planned for France — Its Biggest Clean Energy Project Yet - CleanTechnica Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. TotalEnergies and RWE have been selected to build the largest clean energy power plant in France, a 1.5-gigawatt wind farm. T...

TotalEnergies and RWE have been selected to build the largest clean energy power plant in France, a 1.5-gigawatt wind farm. The project is the Centre Manche 2 (AO8) offshore wind farm. 🔌💡
cleantechnica.com/2025/09/27/g...

It is clear that Republicans have gotten marching orders to demonize batteries because they are the nail in the coffin for the fossil fuel industry.
#EnergySky