Latest renewable energy news

Here are some of the latest renewable energy news updates:

Solar Energy

  1. Record-breaking solar panel efficiency: Scientists have achieved a record-breaking solar panel efficiency of 26.7%, paving the way for more efficient and cost-effective solar energy generation. (Source: Science Daily)
  2. Solar power surpasses coal in the US: For the first time, solar power has generated more electricity than coal in the United States, according to a report by the Energy Information Administration. (Source: Bloomberg)
  3. Solar windows: A new type of solar window has been developed that can generate electricity while still allowing light to pass through, opening up new possibilities for building-integrated photovoltaics. (Source: TechCrunch)

Wind Energy

  1. World's largest offshore wind farm: The world's largest offshore wind farm, the Hornsea 1 project, has been completed off the coast of the UK, with a capacity of 1.2 gigawatts. (Source: BBC)
  2. Wind power costs plummet: The cost of wind power has fallen by 69% over the past decade, making it increasingly competitive with fossil fuels. (Source: Bloomberg)
  3. Wind turbines with built-in energy storage: A new type of wind turbine has been developed that includes built-in energy storage, allowing it to generate electricity even when the wind isn't blowing. (Source: CleanTechnica)

Hydrokinetic Energy

  1. Tidal power breakthrough: A new tidal power turbine has been developed that can generate electricity from the tides, with the potential to power entire cities. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Ocean energy gets a boost: The US Department of Energy has announced a new funding initiative to support the development of ocean energy technologies, including tidal and wave power. (Source: Energy Storage News)

Geothermal Energy

  1. Geothermal power plant opens in Indonesia: A new geothermal power plant has been opened in Indonesia, which is expected to generate enough electricity to power 200,000 homes. (Source: Reuters)
  2. Geothermal energy gets a boost in the US: The US Department of Energy has announced a new funding initiative to support the development of geothermal energy technologies, including enhanced geothermal systems. (Source: Geothermal Energy Association)

Bioenergy

  1. Biofuels get a boost: The US Department of Energy has announced a new funding initiative to support the development of biofuels, including advanced biofuels and bioproducts. (Source: Biofuels Digest)
  2. Biogas production increases: Global biogas production has increased by 10% over the past year, driven by growing demand for renewable energy and waste management solutions. (Source: Bioenergy International)

Energy Storage

  1. Energy storage costs plummet: The cost of energy storage has fallen by 80% over the past decade, making it increasingly viable for widespread adoption. (Source: Bloomberg)
  2. New energy storage technologies: Several new energy storage technologies have been developed, including flow batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and compressed air energy storage. (Source: Energy Storage News)

These are just a few of the latest renewable energy news updates. As the industry continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more innovative technologies and breakthroughs in the years to come.