One of the main garrisons of the US Army – Fort Bragg in North Carolina, has launched the first army floating solar power plant. The 1.1 MW plant is the largest facility of its kind in the southeastern US. The array of floating elements appeared as a result of cooperation between the military of the …
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The Australian Federal Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has suspended the operation of the spot electricity market in the country amid a sharp increase in energy prices, SBS TV channel reported citing a statement from the organization. AEMO said in a statement that the operator “paused the spot market in all regions of the country from …
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An unexpected novelty from Audi is a battery-powered tuk-tuk (an alternative name for an auto rickshaw) for India, whose design uses used batteries from Audi e-tron test electric vehicles, charged using stationary solar panels. The Audi electric rickshaw is the result of a collaboration between the Indian non-profit battery startup Nunam and the Audi Engineering …
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Only 65 years have passed since the beginning of the space age, and human-crewed flights into orbit and equipment launches to the far corners of the solar system are perceived on a par with earthly events, and now space exploration even contributes towards sustainable development. But this routine is only apparent – space exploration and …
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide a long-term loan of up to $105 million for the development, construction, and operation of 240 MW wind farms in Khizi and Absheron regions. Local media informs, citing the Bank’s statement, that the approval of the loan by the EBRD Board of Directors is expected …
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Active shipping around the Japanese islands does not allow the Japanese to deploy conventional tidal power plants, and therefore Japanese experts are now developing and testing underwater power plants immersed in water to a depth of more than 50 meters. Successful testing of early prototypes of such power plants leads to Japan’s plans to build …
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During the last few years, we have witnessed some of the hottest months on Earth, and power grids flickered, causing massive power outages that shut down air conditioners, air purifiers, and oxygen plants. Such power outages present a new, potentially deadly risk to people worldwide – however, hydropower can significantly improve the situation. Something called …
Dutch startup Lightyear has unveiled its iconic vehicle, an electric car powered by solar panels, located on the roof and hood, which have a total area of 5 square meters. It will be possible to drive 7.4 thousand km per year with the help of solar energy. However, the power reserve reached even more significant …
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High energy prices and the war in Ukraine provoked a boom in solar panels, recent data of orders from solar panel manufacturers showed. This year they received twice as many requests from potential consumers. According to Chinese manufacturers of solar panels, revenue for the first quarter of this year increased by 92% compared to the …
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The German government has prepared a bill obliging all federal states to give an average of two percent of their territory for installing wind turbines, German media reported. Each federal land is supposed to set individual indicators, depending on the territorial features – someone will have to give 2.2 percent of the land for wind …
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