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Here are some recent news articles related to green power and renewable energy:
Solar Energy
- Solar Power Hits Record High in 2020: According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), solar power reached a record high in 2020, with global solar capacity increasing by 19% to 743 gigawatts. (Source: IEA)
- Tesla's Solar Roof Tiles Now Available in the US: Tesla has announced that its solar roof tiles are now available for purchase in the US, allowing homeowners to generate electricity while also having a stylish roof. (Source: Tesla)
- Solar Energy Can Power 100% of the World's Energy Needs: A study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that solar energy could power 100% of the world's energy needs by 2050, if the world transitions to a 100% renewable energy system. (Source: NREL)
Wind Energy
- Wind Power Sets New Record in the US: The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) reported that wind power generated a record 226 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity in the US in 2020, enough to power over 20 million homes. (Source: AWEA)
- Offshore Wind Farms Could Power 10 Million Homes: A study by the University of Delaware found that offshore wind farms could generate enough electricity to power 10 million homes, making them a key component of a low-carbon energy future. (Source: University of Delaware)
- Wind Energy Can Reduce Carbon Emissions by 78%: A study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that wind energy could reduce carbon emissions by 78% by 2050, if the world transitions to a 100% renewable energy system. (Source: NREL)
Hydrokinetic Energy
- Tidal Power Could Generate 10% of the UK's Electricity: A study by the University of Edinburgh found that tidal power could generate 10% of the UK's electricity by 2050, making it a key component of the country's low-carbon energy future. (Source: University of Edinburgh)
- Hydrokinetic Energy Could Power 100,000 Homes: A study by the University of California, Berkeley found that hydrokinetic energy, which harnesses the power of moving water, could generate enough electricity to power 100,000 homes. (Source: University of California, Berkeley)
Energy Storage
- Energy Storage Capacity Doubles in 2020: According to a report by BloombergNEF, energy storage capacity doubled in 2020, with 13.8 gigawatts of new capacity added globally. (Source: BloombergNEF)
- Tesla's Powerwall 2 Now Available in the US: Tesla has announced that its Powerwall 2 energy storage system is now available for purchase in the US, allowing homeowners to store excess energy generated by their solar panels. (Source: Tesla)
- Energy Storage Can Help Reduce Peak Demand: A study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that energy storage can help reduce peak demand on the grid, making it a key component of a low-carbon energy future. (Source: NREL)
I hope you find these news articles interesting and informative!