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In today’s EGEB:

• The world’s largest solar plant comes online.
• A new analysis estimates a full decarbonization of the US grid will cost $4.5 trillion.
• The World Bank looks at the potential for mini grids.
• Turbine installations start at one of the world’s biggest wind projects.

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In today’s EGEB:

• The World Trade Organization ruled in India’s favor in a solar dispute with the US.
• Mondelez’s new partnership procures renewable energy.
• Scotland generated 88% of its electricity from renewables earlier this year.
• An Alberta town may be the first in Canada to be solely powered by solar.

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In today’s EGEB:

• A newly introduced bill calls for at least 50% of electricity generation from renewables by 2035.
• As expected, US renewable electricity generation surpassed coal for the first time in April.
• The European solar market is rebounding.

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In today’s EGEB:

• Nevada utility NV Energy announces big solar plans.
• Researchers develop a new method of solar steam generation.
• Rhode Island gets the US headquarters of a UK wind power company.
• New York communities band together for lower renewable rates.

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In today’s EGEB:

• Solar is on the rise in Georgia.
• Massachusetts is looking for extra partners to help with offshore wind infrastructure.
• Australia moves forward on a massive big solar/wind/battery project…
• …and starts construction on a large wind farm, as well.

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In today’s EGEB:

• New Jersey regulators give the go-ahead for the largest offshore wind farm in the US.
• An “avian incident” took out most of a California solar farm’s generating capacity.
• Carbon-free sources will generate more electricity than fossil fuels in the UK this year.
• A look at what’s needed to meet New York’s future solar needs.

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In today’s EGEB:

• Chattanooga, Tennessee’s airport to be first in US to meet its energy needs with 100% solar power.
• New software aims to simulate how solar panels will interact with the grid.
• The new Affordable Clean Energy rule signed by the EPA is already being targeted in the courts.
• Offshore wind expectations for the US keep increasing.

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In today’s EGEB:

• A “self-healing” polymer prevents pollutant leakage from perovskite solar cells.
• South Korea looks to make a move away from coal — even if it’s a small move.
• Clean energy companies may get to use the same corporate structure as oil and gas companies.
• The world’s first twin-rotor floating wind turbine is ready for testing.

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In today’s EGEB:

• US energy efficiency standards have reached a state of uncertainty due to the DOE.
• South Australia plans to be “net” 100% renewables by 2030.
• A study shows how much Pennsylvania has to gain from solar.
• Maryland gets a tall meteorological tower before its offshore wind farm.

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In today’s EGEB:

• New Jersey will rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
• Wind energy experts see greater potential in Ireland.
• A solar-powered gondola in Bogotá is cutting travel time, pollution, and emissions.

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In today’s EGEB:

• Florida’s Supreme Court makes a solar ruling.
• Nearly half the electricity generated in Germany this year has come from renewables.
• A US offshore wind group urges state cooperation — not just competition.
• A grant gives rural Maine businesses a solar lifeline.

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In today’s EGEB:

• Bifacial solar is ruled exempt from Trump tariffs.
• Renewables added about 700,000 jobs worldwide in 2018.
• Target aims for 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
• The UK is closing another coal plant.
• Dubai mulls floating solar.

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In today’s EGEB:

• Southwestern states have the best solar resources, highest capacity factors in US.
• France is looking to double its annual offshore wind targets due to dropping costs.
• Tunisia’s solar tender looks to change the game in the country.
• A New Jersey theme park is almost completely solar-powered.

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In today’s EGEB:

• A Nevada solar project has plans for what might be the world’s largest battery.
• A company is locating live WWII-era explosives to clear the way for offshore wind farms.
• Hawaii’s new program offers energy upgrades for renters.

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In today’s EGEB:

• Researchers have figured out a flaw in solar panels that’s been studied for decades.
• Nevada’s booming solar industry has opened the door for scammers.
• Scottish Power is building a giant industrial-scale battery.
• The UK is fixing its solar laws.

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In today’s EGEB:

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and others support a solar plan for NYC’s Rikers Island.
• An Alabama poultry house goes solar.
• NASA breaks ground on a solar project.
• A Dutch wind farm puts a large scale battery storage system into service.

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In today’s EGEB:

• A Spanish utility plans to build the largest solar farm in Europe.
• The Netherlands looks to add 2 GW of floating solar.
• The Grain Belt Express transmission line is a step closer to construction once more.
• A hybrid energy park combines wind and hydraulic power in Greece.
• The world’s largest macadamia processor moves to solar power.

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In today’s EGEB:

• California has to figure out how to utilize all of its solar power, and how to move forward.
• Solar installations in the UK fell off a cliff last month.
• Connecticut makes a huge commitment to offshore wind.
• A huge Australian solar project secures financing, and a giant battery may be on the way.

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In today’s EGEB:

• An Anheuser-Busch solar project to brew all beer with renewable-generated electricity.
• Nebraska city gets a large scale battery to store solar power.
• An offshore wind bill is reintroduced in Congress.
• An attempt to change the definition of renewable energy in California fails.
• Another “without coal” record in Britain.

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In today’s EGEB:

• A new 280 megawatt solar farm is set for construction in Australia.
• And a 100 MW farm will be one of the largest solar projects in Alabama.
• Wyoming is ready to break ground on a multi-wind farm $3.1 billion project.
• Michigan residents can now add commercial solar arrays to their farmland.

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In today’s EGEB:

• Renewable spending set to pass upstream oil and gas next year in Asia.
• A look at the potential for geothermal energy in the US.
• Albuquerque looks to get more from solar power.
• Massachusetts wants more offshore wind.

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