notsonice + 1,080 DM March 19 Coal is toast https://www.futurity.org/solar-cells-break-efficiency-record-3194262/ NEW SOLAR CELLS BREAK EFFICIENCY RECORD MARCH 18TH, 2024POSTED BY NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE Researchers successfully integrated a new anion, cyanate, into a perovskite structure, which was a key breakthrough in fabricating new triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cells. (Credit: NUS) Researchers have invented new solar cells with world-record efficiency. The triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cell can achieve a certified world-record power conversion efficiency of 27.1% across a solar energy absorption area of 1 sq cm (0.155 sq in), representing the best-performing triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cell thus far. To achieve this, the team engineered a new cyanate-integrated perovskite solar cell that is stable and energy efficient. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,080 DM March 21 https://renews.biz/92052/us-installed-4236mw-of-storage-in-q4-2023/ 'US installed 4.2GW of storage in Q4 2023' Wood Mackenzie and ACP report finds capacity doubled compared to third quarter March 2024 Energy Storage The US energy storage market saw 4236MW installed in the final quarter of 2023, an 100% increase from Q3, according to a new report.For the first time, the grid-scale segment exceeded 3GW deployed in one quarter and nearly topped 4GW, according to Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association’s (ACP) latest US Energy Storage Monitor report.With 3983MW of new capacity additions, the quarter saw a 358% increase compared to the same period in 2022. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,080 DM March 23 Electrek Texas installs another big solar + battery storage project Power-hungry Texas needs solar and battery storage to help meet demand and balance the grid, so its largest utility-scale storage operator... . 9 hours ago PV Tech US DOE to invest US$475 million into clean energy projects at mine sites West Virginia's Model for Transition project will involve the construction of a 250MW project, at a cost of US$120 million. . 19 hours ago Canary Media Ohio greenlights massive solar, storage and… The Ohio Power Siting Board has given the go-ahead to what will be one of the largest solar farms in the United States,... . 1 day ago Electrek Pennsylvania's largest solar farm will replace its largest coal plant Pennsylvania's largest solar farm has been awarded $90 million and will sit on 2700 acres of the shuttered Homer City coal plant's land. . 1 day ago Successful Farming Common offer to lease farmland for solar panels: $1,000 an acre More than half of large U.S. farmers say they have been offered at least $1000 an acre during discussions about planting solar panels... . 2 weeks ago 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,080 DM March 25 Popular Mechanics America Is Experiencing a Solar Power Explosion Unmatched in History In 2023, the U.S. added more solar capacity that ever before, at 32.4 gigawatts. This added capacity surpassed any other energy source in... . 2 weeks ago 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,080 DM March 27 U.S. Department of the Interior (.gov) Biden-Harris Administration Approves Seventh Offshore Wind Project Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov. WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration today announced the... . 1 day ago National Weather Service (.gov) Strong winds and widespread blowing dust blanket West Texas (24 March 2024) A large and powerful storm system emerging from the Intermountain West, provided an overabundance of wind and dust for the southern High... . 3 days ago Department of Energy (.gov) Inflation Reduction Act Spurs Breakthrough in Domestic Wind Production The transition to a clean energy economy means more American manufacturing and more American jobs. Since President Biden took office,... . Dec 14, 2023 Texas Comptroller (.gov) Wind Power: Energy is Good for Texas For the past 17 years, Texas has led the U.S. in wind energy production. In 2022, Texas had 40556 MW of installed capacity — more than a quarter of all... . Sep 16, 2023 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Plant + 2,635 RP March 28 EPA’s New Car Emission Standards Doom the Gasoline Car EPA’s New Car Emission Standards Doom the Gasoline Car | OilPrice.com 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,080 DM April 1 the green agenda leading the US growth in a strong Economy and the world follows Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Increased On April 1, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.8 percent, up from 2.3 percent on March 29. View GDPNow for more... . 6 hours ago POWER Magazine Carbon-Free Energy Is the Name of the Game: Renewables, Nuclear Poised for Growth Solar, wind, and nuclear power, as well as battery storage systems, are the obvious winners as the world aims to decarbonize energy systems. . Jan 2, 2024 ET EnergyWorld Relationship between GDP Growth, Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions: A comprehensive analysis 1. Introduction: Three Es: Energy, Economy & Environment Energy is considered to be the main driving force of economic growth and... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,080 DM April 2 UK wind generation hits record levels DESNZ stats show onshore and offshore technologies met over 28% of power needs in 2023 26 MARCH 2020 Statistics published by the Government show that wind generated over 28% of the UK’s electricity needs in 2023, up 4% on 2022, hitting a new record. Wind remains the UK’s biggest source of clean power, generating over 60% of its renewable electricity last year. The latest Energy Trends report by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero also shows that offshore wind generated 17.3% of the UK’s electricity in 2023, compared to 13.8% in 2022, and onshore wind provided 11.4%, compared to 10.8% in 2022, setting new annual percentage records in both technologies. Overall, renewables outperformed fossil fuels for a third year by generating 47.3% of the UK’s electricity, another new annual record, up from 41.5% in 2022, compared to 36.3% from oil, gas and coal – a record annual low from fossil fuels (which produced 40.8% in 2022) - most of which came from gas (34.3% in 2023). The Government’s statistics also show new quarterly highs in the last three months of 2023. This was the first quarter in which wind generated more electricity than gas, providing the largest share of generation by any technology in the UK – over 50% for the first time in a quarterly period (51.5%). Renewables overall also generated a record amount of electricity (39.9 terawatt hours) – an increase of 4.9% on the same quarter in the previous year, due to high generation from wind, which set a new quarterly record of 26.4TWh (up 1.5%). Commenting on today’s statistics, RenewableUK’s Executive Director of Policy Ana Musat said: “These official figures show that renewables have outstripped fossil fuels yet again and provided more of the UK’s annual electricity needs than ever before, with wind leading the way as our biggest source of clean power. “With renewables, we can strengthen Britain’s energy security with the cheapest sources of new power available for billpayers. “That’s why we’re urging Ministers to work with us to increase the number shovel-ready renewable energy projects which the Government could bring forward through this year’s auction for Contracts for Difference auction. “This will enable us maximise deployment, strengthen skills and grow new supply chains, as we continue to create jobs all around the country”. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Plant + 2,635 RP April 2 2 minutes ago, notsonice said: UK wind generation hits record levels DESNZ stats show onshore and offshore technologies met over 28% of power needs in 2023 26 MARCH 2020 Statistics published by the Government show that wind generated over 28% of the UK’s electricity needs in 2023, up 4% on 2022, hitting a new record. Wind remains the UK’s biggest source of clean power, generating over 60% of its renewable electricity last year. The latest Energy Trends report by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero also shows that offshore wind generated 17.3% of the UK’s electricity in 2023, compared to 13.8% in 2022, and onshore wind provided 11.4%, compared to 10.8% in 2022, setting new annual percentage records in both technologies. Overall, renewables outperformed fossil fuels for a third year by generating 47.3% of the UK’s electricity, another new annual record, up from 41.5% in 2022, compared to 36.3% from oil, gas and coal – a record annual low from fossil fuels (which produced 40.8% in 2022) - most of which came from gas (34.3% in 2023). The Government’s statistics also show new quarterly highs in the last three months of 2023. This was the first quarter in which wind generated more electricity than gas, providing the largest share of generation by any technology in the UK – over 50% for the first time in a quarterly period (51.5%). Renewables overall also generated a record amount of electricity (39.9 terawatt hours) – an increase of 4.9% on the same quarter in the previous year, due to high generation from wind, which set a new quarterly record of 26.4TWh (up 1.5%). Commenting on today’s statistics, RenewableUK’s Executive Director of Policy Ana Musat said: “These official figures show that renewables have outstripped fossil fuels yet again and provided more of the UK’s annual electricity needs than ever before, with wind leading the way as our biggest source of clean power. “With renewables, we can strengthen Britain’s energy security with the cheapest sources of new power available for billpayers. “That’s why we’re urging Ministers to work with us to increase the number shovel-ready renewable energy projects which the Government could bring forward through this year’s auction for Contracts for Difference auction. “This will enable us maximise deployment, strengthen skills and grow new supply chains, as we continue to create jobs all around the country”. Yep its going to feel real good paying those cheap energy bills after the NG disaster a few years ago. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
footeab@yahoo.com + 2,135 April 2 And yet, ALL those articles you post never post how much electricity actually costs other than some fictional LCOE which are not equivalent to the other forms of power. If what you keep posting is reality, you SHOULD have CHEAP power, NOT the MOST expensive in the world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Plant + 2,635 RP April 3 We havent! Try Denmark! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Plant + 2,635 RP April 3 (edited) 13 hours ago, footeab@yahoo.com said: And yet, ALL those articles you post never post how much electricity actually costs other than some fictional LCOE which are not equivalent to the other forms of power. If what you keep posting is reality, you SHOULD have CHEAP power, NOT the MOST expensive in the world. And yet you post nothing to back up your opinion!!! The "other forms of power" are on there as well!!! Denmark has the highest cost of powergen not the UK Electricity costs more in Denmark than nearly anywhere else in the world. For one kilowatt-hour, Denmark pays about $0.54 USD. Several factors, including infrastructure, geography, and taxes, make up the bulk of this price. The cost of generation has little to do with the cost the consumer/Joe public will pay. Edited April 3 by Rob Plant 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,080 DM April 3 18 hours ago, footeab@yahoo.com said: And yet, ALL those articles you post never post how much electricity actually costs other than some fictional LCOE which are not equivalent to the other forms of power. If what you keep posting is reality, you SHOULD have CHEAP power, NOT the MOST expensive in the world. this was posted a few weeks ago on this site.... so nice to know you are slow and ignorant that you yourself are too lazy to keep up with reality https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-renewables-still-cheaper-than-gas-despite-auction-setback-for-offshore-wind/ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,080 DM April 10 tip of the Iceberg from one site alone SOLAR 10 APRIL 2024 11:14 SOLAR PNE sells 240MW South African PV project PNE has sold a photovoltaic project with a total output of 240MW to the South African energy company NOA Group. 10 APRIL 2024 09:42 SOLAR Avangrid turns sod on 57MW US PV project Construction is now underway at Iberdrola-owned Avangrid's 57MW Camino Solar project in Kern County, California. 10 APRIL 2024 08:12 SOLAR RWE forges 5GW alliance with US developer RWE Clean Energy has established a strategic relationship with WhiteRock Renewables to accelerate the expansion of RWE’s onshore wind, solar and energy storage development pipeline in the US. 9 APRIL 2024 SOLAR Newbie US solar, battery IPP launches A new solar and battery storage developer and operator in the US has been established. 9 APRIL 2024 SOLAR Plenitude kicks off 330MW Spanish solar construction Eni subsidiary Plenitude is commencing construction of a 330MW solar project in Badajoz in Spain. 9 APRIL 2024 SOLAR X-Elio agrees Spanish solar trio sale X-Elio has reached an agreement with DWS to sell three solar plants to the investor. 9 APRIL 2024 SOLAR Luxcara reaches FID on 316MW Danish solar Luxcara and Bayerische Landesbank have achieved financial close for a 316MW solar portfolio located in Denmark. 8 APRIL 2024 SOLAR RWE signs first UK solar PPA RWE has signed its first UK solar PPA to provide clean electricity for over 10 years to the UK subsidiary of the global taste and nutrition giant Kerry Group. 8 APRIL 2024 SOLAR Parkmead plans 100MW Scottish project London-listed energy group Parkmead has confirmed environmental studies are ongoing at Pitreadie in Scotland as part of a wind farm plan for up to 100MW across this area. 5 APRIL 2024 SOLAR Leeward wraps up 200MW Horizon solar build Leeward Renewable Energy has completed construction of the 200MW Horizon solar project in Texas, US. 1 2 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,080 DM April 10 more icebergs Oregon Capital Chronicle Salinas, USDA meet with Oregon farmers to talk renewable energy development • Oregon Capital Chronicle Salinas announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture would fund five new renewable energy projects on farms in Oregon. . 2 days ago Enel Green Power Franklintown Farms Solar Project, USA The project expects to provide positive impacts to the local economy through increased tax revenues, which can support schools, first responders,... . 24 hours ago Senator Tina Smith (.gov) U.S. Senator Tina Smith Announces Clean Energy Projects for Minnesota Farms and Small Businesses [MINNEAPOLIS, MN] – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, announced funding awards for 27 farms and... . 23 hours ago Bloomberg America's Farmers Embrace Solar Panels to Protect Against Volatile Crop Prices US farmers are turning to solar power as a buffer against volatile crop prices, and Biden's clean-energy tax incentives are set to boost the... . 1 month ago pv magazine USA New Jersey farm studies agrivoltaics with vertically mounted solar Rutgers reports that the vertical system fits well with the aim of the project, which is to study the benefits of agrivoltaics where there... . 1 day ago Yahoo Finance Construction Begins at Avangrid's First California Solar Farm Project includes 105,000 solar panels that will generate the same amount of energy used by about 14,000 U.S. homes. . 1 day ago Farm Policy News Farmers Continue Embracing Solar Panels U.S. farms — more than 116000, as of 2022 — are increasingly embracing solar as a buffer against volatile crop prices and rising expenses. . 1 month ago Click2Houston Largest urban solar farm in the U.S. ready to break ground in Sunnyside The largest urban solar farm in the nation is just weeks away from breaking ground in Houston's Sunnyside neighborhood. . 6 days ago Solar Builder Federal funding for clean energy projects to strengthen U.S. farms The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing more than $120 million in renewable energy projects in 44 states to benefit American farms. . 6 days ago 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Plant + 2,635 RP April 11 14 hours ago, notsonice said: Largest urban solar farm in the U.S. ready to break ground in Sunnyside The largest urban solar farm in the nation is just weeks away from breaking ground in Houston's Sunnyside neighborhood. Great location for a solar farm "Sunnyside" 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,080 DM April 19 (edited) Clean energy accounted for 10% of global GDP growth in 2023Our new country-by-country and sector-by-sector analysis finds that in 2023, clean energy added around USD 320 billion to the world economy.20 hours ago Clean energy is boosting economic growth – Analysis - IEA IEA – International Energy Agency Clean electricity accounted for around 80% of new capacity additions to the world’s electricity system in 2023, and electric vehicles for around one out of five cars sold globally. At the same time, global investment in clean energy manufacturing is booming, driven by industrial policies and market demand. Employment in clean energy jobs exceeded that of fossil fuels in 2021 and continues to grow. Clean energy accounted for around one-fifth of China’s 5.2% GDP growth in 2023. Each of the three categories assessed grew strongly, with the largest increase coming from investment in clean power capacity, followed by clean equipment sales, particularly EVs. Expansion in clean energy manufacturing accounted for around 5% of China’s GDP growth in 2023 Edited April 19 by notsonice 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Plant + 2,635 RP April 19 I may be at odds with people I normally agree with here, but I cant for the life of me understand why it makes economic sense to install solar panels in the UK. Please see article below in today's press Do solar panels work in Britain's wet and cloudy climate - and can they power your home? We've all heard consumer advice that's repeated so often it almost becomes cliché. So, every Friday the Money team will get to the bottom of a different "fact" and decide whether it's a myth or must. This week it is... 'Solar panels in the UK are pointless given the weather' For this one, we've got the help of George Frost, UK manager for sustainable energy advice firm iChoosr. "With cloudy and colder days in the winter, it is natural for people to think that solar energy may not be as effective in this country - but this is simply false," he says. Let's dive into it... The basics So how do solar photovoltaic (PV) systems work? George explains: "Solar panels are composed of PV cells, which contain electrons that are energised upon contact with light particles, or photons. "This energy is then directly converted into an electric current to generate electricity." In simple terms: solar panels rely on the sun's light and not its heat to generate energy. Like most electrical equipment, solar panels perform better in colder temperatures, as excessive heat can reduce efficiency. "Solar panels will generate more energy on a crisp and chilly sunny day than on a hot, sunny day," George says. The issue really lies not with temperature but with cloud cover. Solar panels receive less sunlight if there is a high density of clouds. Cloudy days can be a regular sight in the UKPics: Reuters Data suggests the energy generated drops significantly under heavy cloud cover, but George says that even on less clear and bright days, solar panels can still generate a "substantial" amount. Battery storage can help make up for effects of cloud cover. "By installing a battery alongside solar panels, any excess energy generated can be stored and utilised later in the day when the panels are no longer generating due to the absence of sunlight," George says. "Although the winter months have fewer daylight hours, it's important to note that solar PV systems do not completely shut down on shorter and darker days." The numbers The ideal temperature for solar panel efficiency is between 1C and 20C. National Energy Action data shows that the average solar panel can generate up to 3kWh of electricity on a sunny day. A mildly cloudy day will produce 0.55kWh and a heavily overcast day 0.24 kWh, according to the Ecoexperts. The typical UK solar panel system (3-4kW system, typically made up of eight to 12 panels) produces between 2,450 and 3,000+ kWh a year, depending on orientation, location and weather conditions - according to Solar Together data. The average British home uses around 2,700kWh of electricity a year, Ofwat estimates. Myth or must? It's a myth that British solar panels are pointless - and data shows the average panel system could in theory power your home almost entirely. Solar Together caveats that by saying: "In practice, it's difficult for the average homeowner to install enough solar panels to power their entire home. "They can, though, generate enough energy to power household appliances such as your TV and fridge-freezer." Consider this myth busted - and think of the green impact too! Pics: iStock This is all very nice but in my opinion a biased viewpoint. Also the payback from installation costs is roughly 14 years for the average house "A 3-bedroom house typically requires a 4kW solar panel system, which costs around £9,000 – £10,000 (with a break-even period of about 14 years). Solar panels can cost between £5,000 and £13,000. You can expect to save roughly between £440 and up to £1,005 on electricity bills annually." The problem here is that how many people live at a property for much more than 14 years? Therefore you dont ever get your payback. Also what isnt discussed are birds. There are many houses in the suburb I live in that have solar panels and whenever i look at the solar panels they are covered in pigeons. These birds then leave their guano all over the panels so not only does their body lessen the effective sunlight the panels can absorb but the guano does also. The efficiencies in the article arent real life IMO let alone the eyesore that these panels turn your house into. Happy for other to prove me wrong on this but it will take some argument. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
footeab@yahoo.com + 2,135 April 19 3 hours ago, Rob Plant said: I may be at odds with people I normally agree with here, but I cant for the life of me understand why it makes economic sense to install solar panels in the UK. Please see article below in today's press Do solar panels work in Britain's wet and cloudy climate - and can they power your home? We've all heard consumer advice that's repeated so often it almost becomes cliché. So, every Friday the Money team will get to the bottom of a different "fact" and decide whether it's a myth or must. This week it is... 'Solar panels in the UK are pointless given the weather' For this one, we've got the help of George Frost, UK manager for sustainable energy advice firm iChoosr. "With cloudy and colder days in the winter, it is natural for people to think that solar energy may not be as effective in this country - but this is simply false," he says. Let's dive into it... The basics So how do solar photovoltaic (PV) systems work? George explains: "Solar panels are composed of PV cells, which contain electrons that are energised upon contact with light particles, or photons. "This energy is then directly converted into an electric current to generate electricity." In simple terms: solar panels rely on the sun's light and not its heat to generate energy. Like most electrical equipment, solar panels perform better in colder temperatures, as excessive heat can reduce efficiency. "Solar panels will generate more energy on a crisp and chilly sunny day than on a hot, sunny day," George says. The issue really lies not with temperature but with cloud cover. Solar panels receive less sunlight if there is a high density of clouds. Cloudy days can be a regular sight in the UKPics: Reuters Data suggests the energy generated drops significantly under heavy cloud cover, but George says that even on less clear and bright days, solar panels can still generate a "substantial" amount. Battery storage can help make up for effects of cloud cover. "By installing a battery alongside solar panels, any excess energy generated can be stored and utilised later in the day when the panels are no longer generating due to the absence of sunlight," George says. "Although the winter months have fewer daylight hours, it's important to note that solar PV systems do not completely shut down on shorter and darker days." The numbers The ideal temperature for solar panel efficiency is between 1C and 20C. National Energy Action data shows that the average solar panel can generate up to 3kWh of electricity on a sunny day. A mildly cloudy day will produce 0.55kWh and a heavily overcast day 0.24 kWh, according to the Ecoexperts. The typical UK solar panel system (3-4kW system, typically made up of eight to 12 panels) produces between 2,450 and 3,000+ kWh a year, depending on orientation, location and weather conditions - according to Solar Together data. The average British home uses around 2,700kWh of electricity a year, Ofwat estimates. Myth or must? It's a myth that British solar panels are pointless - and data shows the average panel system could in theory power your home almost entirely. Solar Together caveats that by saying: "In practice, it's difficult for the average homeowner to install enough solar panels to power their entire home. "They can, though, generate enough energy to power household appliances such as your TV and fridge-freezer." Consider this myth busted - and think of the green impact too! Pics: iStock This is all very nice but in my opinion a biased viewpoint. Also the payback from installation costs is roughly 14 years for the average house "A 3-bedroom house typically requires a 4kW solar panel system, which costs around £9,000 – £10,000 (with a break-even period of about 14 years). Solar panels can cost between £5,000 and £13,000. You can expect to save roughly between £440 and up to £1,005 on electricity bills annually." The problem here is that how many people live at a property for much more than 14 years? Therefore you dont ever get your payback. Also what isnt discussed are birds. There are many houses in the suburb I live in that have solar panels and whenever i look at the solar panels they are covered in pigeons. These birds then leave their guano all over the panels so not only does their body lessen the effective sunlight the panels can absorb but the guano does also. The efficiencies in the article arent real life IMO let alone the eyesore that these panels turn your house into. Happy for other to prove me wrong on this but it will take some argument. The problem is that the average UK household is powered by NG in the form of HEAT not electricity, and this power load DWARFS the typical UK household electrical load. The article author is completely disingenuous as their GOAL is getting rid of NG/Oil/Coal. Next the author is utterly LYING as all that energy in the UK solar panels is produced in summer when there is ~zero heating load and the panels do not work in the winter when there is a MASSIVE heating load. No wonder the UK has the 2nd highest COST electrical power in the world only surpassed by the fools in Denmark/Germany. UK morons who can't figure out which is their arse and which is their elbow regarding BASIC engineering. Oh how the might have fallen. Wave your wand Harry Potter, wishes are reality! Bravo! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
footeab@yahoo.com + 2,135 April 19 8 hours ago, notsonice said: Clean energy accounted for 10% of global GDP growth in 2023Our new country-by-country and sector-by-sector analysis finds that in 2023, clean energy added around USD 320 billion to the world economy.20 hours ago Clean energy is boosting economic growth – Analysis - IEA IEA – International Energy Agency Clean electricity accounted for around 80% of new capacity additions to the world’s electricity system in 2023, and electric vehicles for around one out of five cars sold globally. At the same time, global investment in clean energy manufacturing is booming, driven by industrial policies and market demand. Employment in clean energy jobs exceeded that of fossil fuels in 2021 and continues to grow. Clean energy accounted for around one-fifth of China’s 5.2% GDP growth in 2023. Each of the three categories assessed grew strongly, with the largest increase coming from investment in clean power capacity, followed by clean equipment sales, particularly EVs. Expansion in clean energy manufacturing accounted for around 5% of China’s GDP growth in 2023 What a load of steamy horse manure. Cheaper prices of energy = actual growth as the common man can afford to do more with their life. Not more expensive forms of energy massively inflating the prices of everything... Might want to look at basic efficiency in engineering allowing modern life(oIl/Coal/NG) Dropped the cost of transportation allowing cheap flow of goods/services. Building EXPENSIVE power, technically is GDP... I will note it is NOT GDP in the countries INSTALLING said power as they are too STUPID to produce their own(and why you know it is a MASSIVE scam as otherwise they would open manufacturing lines of their own), but at least China is selling something the short sighted fools will pay for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Plant + 2,635 RP April 19 (edited) 2 hours ago, footeab@yahoo.com said: No wonder the UK has the 2nd highest COST electrical power in the world only surpassed by the fools in Denmark/Germany. UK morons who can't figure out which is their arse and which is their elbow regarding BASIC engineering. Oh how the might have fallen. Wave your wand Harry Potter, wishes are reality! Bravo! How can the UK have the 2nd highest when you then say in the same sentence only surpassed by Denmark and Germany? Surely 3rd is the highest they can be! Actually Italy pay the highest at €63.73/Kwh The European Countries with the Highest End User Electricity Prices In comparison, we’ve also discovered which of the 27 European countries analysed have the highest end user electricity prices by comparing HEPI and ONS data. Country Average full time adjusted annual salary per employee (Euros) Average full time adjusted annual salary per employee (GBP) HEPI end user electricity price (c€/kWh) Average electricity bill Italy € 29,951 £26,638 63.73 £2,209.41 Germany € 44,404 £39,492 54.18 £1,878.33 Denmark € 63,261 £56,264 52.82 £1,831.18 UK € 37,464 £33,320 47.49 £1,646.40 Sweden € 46,934 £41,743 44.42 £1,529.97 Edited April 19 by Rob Plant 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,080 DM April 19 4 hours ago, footeab@yahoo.com said: What a load of steamy horse manure. Cheaper prices of energy = actual growth as the common man can afford to do more with their life. Not more expensive forms of energy massively inflating the prices of everything... Might want to look at basic efficiency in engineering allowing modern life(oIl/Coal/NG) Dropped the cost of transportation allowing cheap flow of goods/services. Building EXPENSIVE power, technically is GDP... I will note it is NOT GDP in the countries INSTALLING said power as they are too STUPID to produce their own(and why you know it is a MASSIVE scam as otherwise they would open manufacturing lines of their own), but at least China is selling something the short sighted fools will pay for. What a load of steamy horse manure????? you now are thinking that real GDP growth tied to green energy is steamy horse manure...... solar and wind are now cheaper than Coal and Gas how is your plan to bury roads in tunnels working out???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polyphia + 70 LT April 19 (edited) 7 hours ago, footeab@yahoo.com said: Cheaper prices of energy = actual growth as the common man can afford to do more with their life. By "do more with their life," do you mean they won't have to fix their own cars anymore? Edited April 19 by Polyphia 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbguy + 1,405 April 20 (edited) 14 hours ago, footeab@yahoo.com said: Cheaper prices of energy = actual growth as the common man can afford to do more with their life. I find this profound! I hope that doing more with life at least uses less energy than that consumed to do the more. Edited April 20 by turbguy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,080 DM April 20 Business Standard Vietnam govt approves plan to cut power output from coal-fired plants The Vietnamese government has approved a plan that needs $134.7 billion to reduce coal-fired electricity generation and improve the... . May 17, 2023 Vietnam govt approves plan to cut power output from coal-fired plants The Vietnamese government has approved a plan that needs $134.7 billion to reduce coal-fired electricity generation and improve the country's power grid by 2030 Coal IANS Hanoi 2 min read Last Updated : May 17 2023 | 12:09 PM IST The Vietnamese government has approved a plan that needs $134.7 billion to reduce coal-fired electricity generation and improve the country's power grid by 2030. The plan is aimed at ensuring Vietnam's energy security as the country is set to maintain an annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 7 per cent until 2030 while shifting toward carbon neutrality by 2050, reports Xinhua news agency citing local media. Under the plan, coal-fired power output would drop to 20 per cent of power supply by 2030 from almost half now while the share of renewable energy in the country's power mix would be raised to between 67.5 and 71.5 per cent. The plan showed Vietnam would double its power generation capacity to more than 150 gigawatts by 2030 from 69 gigawatts at the end of 2020. Coal-fired power would account for 30.13 gigawatts or 20 per cent of the mix by 2030, followed by hydropower with 19.5 per cent, wind energy with 18.5 per cent and solar power with 8.5 per cent, according to the draft. Under the plan, half of office buildings and homes in Vietnam would be powered by rooftop solar panels by 2030, and the country would also aim to export green energy with a target of 5-10 gigawatts by 2030. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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