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Wind and Solar Power Provide Over 50% Of Electricity in Germany

Renewable energy sources (RES) have regained their role as Germany’s most crucial electricity producer, DW reported. In the ending 1st quarter, according to preliminary estimates, they generated about 74.5 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity, or about 25% more than in the same period in 2021. In the first two months of the year, RES provided …

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Earthworms Reduce Insect Populations in North American Forests

Earthworms introduced to the northern part of North America harm insect fauna above ground, soil ecologists led by the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) and the University of Leipzig noted in the journal Biology Letters. The researchers found this effect on insects’ abundance, biomass, and species richness. The results from the research indicate …

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Ontario completed its Forest Biomass Action Plan, supporting economic prospects for exploiting forest biomass in innovative and diverse ways.

Ontario Government to Kickstart Forest Biomass Action Plan

On March 28, the Ontario government completed its Forest Biomass Action Plan, which supports economic prospects for exploiting forest biomass energy in innovative and diverse ways, such as low-carbon consumer goods and renewables. In May 2021, a proposed plan of action was made available for public discussion. “Innovative uses of forestry biomass will create new …

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Enel X Aids Korean Energy Transition with Solar Panels Investments

Korea’s leading independent aggregator of virtual power plants and demand management services, Enel X launched ten renewable power generation facilities at the end of last year. The ten solar power plants are installed on the roofs of factories in industrial complexes across Korea. They will supply clean energy to the grid in the regions of …

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Hydroelectric Generators in Africa Outgrown by Advancing Technology

Power shortages are a major worldwide issue that Africans are all too familiar with. Africa, on the other hand, has enormous water resources and has become highly reliant on hydroelectric generators to create electricity, ESI reported. While wealthy countries have identified alternate renewable energy sources, Africa has not. One in every three Africans, according to …

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Hydro Accounts for More than 60% Of Green Energy in Bulgaria

The most considerable contribution to energy from renewable green energy sources in Bulgaria is made by the country’s hydroelectric system and power plants, as they currently generate 61% of electricity, local media reported. In 2021, hydropower plants in Bulgaria produced 61% of renewable energy at the lowest cost to society, representing more than 13% of …

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Japan to Accelerate Construction of Offshore Wind Farms

Japan seeks to accelerate the start-up of new offshore wind farms to reduce dependence on imported energy, the country’s government announced, Kyodo News reported. According to a statement by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, the criteria for issuing permits for the use of marine areas by enterprises producing wind turbines will be …

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