In Short : Solar sustainability offers a clear pathway to energy independence by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and boosting renewable capacity. With abundant sunlight, solar power ensures clean, affordable, and reliable electricity. Investing in solar infrastructure enhances energy security, cuts carbon emissions, and supports economic growth, making it a cornerstone of a sustainable and […]
In Short : To ensure renewable energy systems can withstand extreme weather, experts emphasize resilient strategies like grid modernization, diversified energy sources, advanced weather forecasting, and robust storage solutions. As climate events grow more intense, these measures help safeguard energy reliability and sustainability, enabling clean power systems to continue operating efficiently in the face of […]
In Short : The I ACT initiative by IRENA and Italy empowers youth through peer-to-peer climate education. With over 160 young leaders trained and workshops held in 42 countries, the program boosts climate literacy using a multilingual toolkit. These youth educators lead local efforts to promote clean energy awareness, driving global action for a sustainable, […]
In Short : The energy future faces uncertainty with increasing climate extremes and supply challenges. Preparing for this means investing in resilient infrastructure, diversifying energy sources, and enhancing grid flexibility. Emphasizing renewable energy, energy storage, and smart technologies can help manage fluctuations and ensure reliable power. Proactive planning and innovation are crucial to navigate an […]
Right across from the ancient city where Aristotle founded his very own philosophy school after leaving the Platonic Academy in Athens, a group of Turkish professionals are planning to establish Turkey’s first sustainable village. According to Önder Halisdemir, the founder of Nefes Assos, the village comes as an answer to the growing problem of overcrowdedness […]
Government agencies, utilities, automakers and technology providers alike are working hard to establish plug-in electric vehicle (EV) charging networks to support the growing EV wave nationwide. Electrify America recently completed its first cross-country EV charging route, the U.S. Department of Energy hosts a charging station locator, and Apple AAPL -0.2% launched a routing feature last […]
Last year, when Jesse Gerstin was leading the Clinton Foundation’s climate initiatives, one of his tasks was to bring reliable power to hospitals and other critical infrastructure in Puerto Rico. Hurricane Maria had devastated the island a year earlier, highlighting just how vulnerable its electrical grid was. It remains unreliable today. Solar power made the […]
Germany needs to ease restrictions on the location and size of solar power plants and wind turbines and increase incentives if the country is to meet a target demanding it double renewable energy capacity by 2030, energy companies said on Tuesday. Germany has set a target of generating 65% of its power from renewable sources […]