Renewables

“Float-ovoltaics”: How solar panels suspended in reservoirs could transform the world’s energy supply

“Float-ovoltaics”: How solar panels suspended in reservoirs could transform the world’s energy supply

According to a recent study, floating solar panels on reservoirs could generate three times as much electricity as the entire EU. They are among the most affordable and effective ways to produce electricity, but they also take up a lot of room.

Author: RBN | Date: 27 April 2023

energy renewables Solar
Germany’s biogas industry is growing slowly despite high demand

Germany’s biogas industry is growing slowly despite high demand

The biogas sector in Germany is expanding slowly, despite strong demand in the heating segment, with newly installed biogas capacity expected to reach approximately 65 MW in 2022, according to the industry group Biogas e.V, according to Renewables Now.

Author: RBN | Date: 29 October 2022

biogas Carbon energy renewables
Ireland Raises 2030 Offshore Wind Target to 7 GW Through Agreement on Sectoral Emissions Ceilings

Ireland Raises 2030 Offshore Wind Target to 7 GW Through Agreement on Sectoral Emissions Ceilings

After obtaining an agreement on Sectoral Emissions Ceilings, which established maximum limitations on greenhouse gas emissions for each sector of the Irish economy through the end of the decade, the Irish Government raised the country’s offshore wind goal for 2030 from 5 GW to 7 GW

Author: RBN | Date: 8 September 2022

energy renewables
MEPs support boost for renewables use and energy savings

MEPs support boost for renewables use and energy savings

By 2030, the Industry, Research, and Energy Committee hopes to have significantly increased the use of renewable energy sources and decreased energy usage.

Author: RBN | Date: 19 August 2022

energy renewables Solar
Hertfordshire’s first net-zero carbon school approved by councillors

Hertfordshire’s first net-zero carbon school approved by councillors

Plans for a county’s first net-zero carbon school have been approved by councillors. Aiming to open for September 2022.

Author: RBN | Date: 8 October 2021

Carbon energy Net Zero renewables Solar Waste Management zero waste