Electrek Green Energy Brief

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• 98% of GE’s shareholders yesterday demanded it take climate action, and its board said it would comply.
• Great Britain’s wind farms set a new clean energy record by generating 48.5% of the electricity system.
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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• Oxford Brookes University researchers think wind turbines should be vertical.
• The US Interior Department approves a solar farm in the California desert.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• GE’s Haliade-X offshore wind turbines are awarded typhoon certification.
• United Auto Workers union says only US-made EVs should get tax incentives.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• GM says it plans to invest $1 billion in a plant in Mexico to build electric vehicles.
• SMUD, Sacramento’s electricity provider, is paying people to become certified solar PV installers.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• The DOE has earmarked $13 million for clean energy innovators to help the US government become carbon neutral.
• New Jersey’s statewide community solar pilot program launches two more solar farms.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• The US Department of Energy helps 11 remote and island communities transition to clean energy.
• Work begins on Japan’s first large offshore wind farms today.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• Hyzon Motors and Raven will build up to 100 waste-to-hydrogen hubs across the US and globally.
• These two new solar farms in Massachusetts come with a bonus – they’re pollinator friendly.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• The head of the UK’s MI6 says it checks that industrial nations are “playing fair” on climate change promises.
• Oil production in Alaska reaches lowest level in more than 40 years.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• Texas is expected to add record utility-scale solar in the next two years.
• West Virginia’s electric car drivers made a film about why they chose to embrace electric.
• The Welsh capital of Cardiff is getting 36 e-buses – the largest order outside of London to date.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• Thailand is building one of the world’s largest floating hydro-solar farms.
• Hershey signs two solar PPAs in journey to cutting emissions by 50% by 2030.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• The Long Island Rail Road will analyze its trains to see whether they can run on batteries alone.
• Why US homeowners install – or don’t install – solar panels.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• Researchers produce ultrawhite paint that can cool buildings and reduce the need for air conditioning.
• Vietnam’s largest wind farm comes online.
• China and US pledge to cooperate on fighting climate change.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• Award-winning Superclean Glass makes a transparent electrodynamic shield that repels dust from solar panels.
• Facebook has procured enough clean energy projects to meet 100% of its energy needs.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• Xcel Energy has filed to replace its coal plants with what would be the largest solar farm in Minnesota.
• A Clean Cars Illinois program would create jobs and save money.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• Good Energy and ZapMap offer the first EV “time-of-use” free tariff powered by 100% clean electricity.
• Here’s how you can take a virtual EV drive with race car driver Leilani Münter, and also ask her questions.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• The Navajo Nation will build two more solar farms that will create jobs, revenue, and electricity.
• Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan includes funds for capping oil wells, but who should pay?
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• Ireland’s Moneypoint coal station will become a green energy hub that includes a floating offshore wind farm.
• France set to ban short domestic flights.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• The 15-year-old Egmond aan Zee offshore wind farm in the North Sea will be refurbished.
• BlackRock Real Assets has closed a $4.8 billion renewable power investment fund.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• Battery materials and second-life battery recycling trailblazers just secured millions in VC funding.
• The Biden administration wants to replace fossil fuel subsidies with clean energy incentives.
• Community solar marketplace PowerMarket launches a redesigned website.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• Texas wind power topped 10.4 million MWh in March – 2 million MWh above its previous high.
• The UK’s power grid emissions fell to a record low on Monday.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• Solar and wind led the record growth of renewables globally in 2020, according to IRENA.
• South Dakota wants to subsidize more EV charging stations.
• UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.