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Here are some recent news articles related to renewable energy:
Solar Energy
- Record-breaking solar power output in the US: The US solar industry set a new record in the first quarter of 2023, with solar power generation reaching 34.4 gigawatts (GW), according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). [Source: SEIA]
- Solar power becomes cheaper than fossil fuels in many countries: A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds that solar power has become cheaper than fossil fuels in many countries, making it a viable option for electricity generation. [Source: IRENA]
Wind Energy
- Offshore wind power sets new record in the UK: The UK's offshore wind industry set a new record in 2022, with a total of 13.3 GW of installed capacity, according to the UK's Crown Estate. [Source: Crown Estate]
- Wind power becomes the largest source of electricity in the US: The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that wind power generated more electricity than coal in the US in 2022, making it the largest source of electricity in the country. [Source: EIA]
Hydrokinetic Energy
- Tidal power project launched in Scotland: A new tidal power project has been launched in Scotland, which aims to generate enough electricity to power 1,000 homes. [Source: Scottish Government]
- Ocean energy industry sees significant growth: The global ocean energy industry saw a significant increase in investment and deployment in 2022, with a total of 14 new projects launched, according to the Ocean Energy Council. [Source: Ocean Energy Council]
Geothermal Energy
- Geothermal power plant launched in Indonesia: A new geothermal power plant has been launched in Indonesia, which is expected to generate enough electricity to power 200,000 homes. [Source: Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources]
- Geothermal energy sees significant growth in the US: The US geothermal industry saw a significant increase in deployment and investment in 2022, with a total of 12 new projects launched, according to the Geothermal Energy Association. [Source: Geothermal Energy Association]
Energy Storage
- Energy storage market sees significant growth: The global energy storage market saw a significant increase in deployment and investment in 2022, with a total of 14.5 GW of new capacity added, according to BloombergNEF. [Source: BloombergNEF]
- Flow batteries become increasingly popular: Flow batteries, a type of energy storage technology, are becoming increasingly popular due to their scalability and cost-effectiveness, according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie. [Source: Wood Mackenzie]
These are just a few examples of the many recent news articles related to renewable energy.