Embracing the power of renewable energy, for a better tomorrow
Did you know that despite being one of the oldest forms of renewable energy, hydropower plants around the world are still operating with technology from the 1950s and 1960s? In fact, a recent study found that nearly 30% of the world’s 45,000 hydropower plants are still using outdated, mechanical governors to regulate water flow, resulting…
Did you know that the world’s top 10 emitters of carbon dioxide – countries like China, the United States, and India – are responsible for over 60% of global greenhouse gas emissions, but have collectively pledged to reduce their emissions by a paltry 1.3% by 2030? This staggering statistic, revealed by the Climate Action Tracker,…
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A staggering 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from the construction industry, with buildings accounting for nearly 30% of global energy consumption. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for eco-friendly development, and it’s a trend that’s finally gaining momentum. In recent years, the concept of sustainable development has evolved from a niche interest…
Did you know that 1.3 billion people worldwide lack access to electricity, with the majority of them living in rural areas of developing countries? This staggering statistic highlights the urgent need for energy sovereignty, a concept that has been gaining momentum in recent years. Energy sovereignty refers to the ability of a community or country…
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A staggering 87% of millennials and Gen Z workers say they’d consider a career change to work in the renewable energy sector, according to a recent survey by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. This seismic shift in worker priorities is a testament to the growing demand for renewable employment and the significant impact it’s having…
Did you know that a staggering 70% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, and the number is expected to reach 85% by 2050? As cities continue to grow and urbanize, the demand for sustainable energy solutions has never been more pressing. One innovative solution that’s gaining traction is solar rooftop solutions. In this…
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Did you know that in 2022, the world’s largest horizontal axis wind turbine was installed in the United States, standing at an impressive 853 feet tall? That’s roughly the height of the Eiffel Tower! This massive turbine, built by GE Renewable Energy, has the capacity to power over 70,000 homes, making it a game-changer in…
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Did you know that in 2020, the US saw a staggering 23% increase in new wind energy installations, driven largely by a surge in demand for renewable energy incentives? This statistic is a testament to the incredible power of government-backed initiatives and tax credits that have propelled the wind energy industry forward in recent years….
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Did you know that by 2040, the number of retired lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to reach 2.8 billion, producing over 11 million tons of hazardous waste? This staggering statistic highlights the urgent need for effective EV battery recycling practices. As the world transitions to electric vehicles, the environmental impact of their…
Did you know that in 2020, the global renewable energy capacity grew by 10% year-over-year, with solar and wind power accounting for over 70% of the total? Sounds impressive, right? But here’s the shocking part: despite this rapid growth, the renewable energy industry still faces a massive skills gap, with an estimated 1.5 million workers…
