auscandoc, 19 days ago to solar

Solar is now being installed faster than any technology in history | RenewEconomy https://reneweconomy.com.au/solar-is-now-being-installed-faster-than-any-technology-in-history/ “In 2023, #solar PV and #wind comprised about 80% of global generation capacity additions (and 99% in Australia). This is compelling market-based evidence that solar PV and wind are the best options for new #ElectricityGeneration capacity. New solar capacity is being installed faster than anything else in history“ #RenewableEnergy

CelloMomOnCars, 8 months ago to random

"The #UnitedStates power sector may top 100 million tonnes of CO2 this month as utilities deploy record volumes of gas to generate #electricity.

#Heatwaves have boosted demand for power-hungry air conditioners just as low rainfall and wind speeds have cut supply of hydro and wind power. This has forced utilities to raise the proportion of #gas in #ElectricityGeneration mixes to multi-year highs this month."

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-gas-fired-power-emissions-scale-record-highs-2023-08-24/