Author: Tom Clansy

Did you know that a single minute of widespread power outage in the United States costs the economy around $4 billion? That’s a staggering figure, especially when you consider that it’s not just the initial loss of power that causes the problem, but also the ripple effects that follow – from delayed work hours to…

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Did you know that in 2020, the European Union invested a staggering €10 billion in renewable energy grants, a 40% increase from the previous year? This influx of funding has sparked a green revolution, driving innovation and growth in the renewable energy sector. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, renewable grants…

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In a shocking revelation, the International Energy Agency (IEA) recently announced that the global offshore wind capacity is expected to increase by a staggering 15-fold by 2050, from the current 32 gigawatts to a whopping 490 gigawatts. This exponential growth is not just a prediction, but a testament to the rapid acceleration of offshore wind…

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Did you know that in 2020, over 70% of Americans reported feeling overwhelmed by climate change, yet only 1 in 5 have taken concrete steps to reduce their carbon footprint? It’s clear that the way we consume information about sustainability and renewable energy needs to change. Enter the world of green power podcasts, a rapidly…

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As the world grapples with the urgent need to transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources, the wind industry is facing a surprising challenge: underperformance. It’s estimated that up to 20% of the global wind farm capacity is lying dormant, due to suboptimal turbine placement, inefficient energy conversion, and inadequate maintenance. This staggering statistic highlights…

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Did you know that the world’s largest battery, a lithium-ion behemoth, can store a whopping 129 megawatt-hours of energy? Sounds impressive, right? Well, here’s the kicker: that’s still not nearly enough to meet the world’s growing energy demands. In fact, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), renewable energy sources like solar and wind power…

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Did you know that the world’s most efficient solar cell, developed by a team of researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), boasts an astonishing 47.1% conversion efficiency? This means that out of every beam of sunlight that hits the solar cell, nearly half of it is converted into usable electricity. While this feat…

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Did you know that the aviation industry alone accounts for around 2.5% of global carbon emissions? And that number is only expected to increase as air travel becomes more accessible to the masses. But what if I told you that there’s a game-changing solution on the horizon? Enter next-gen biofuels, the revolutionary fuel that could…

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Did you know that if the world transitions to 100% renewable energy by 2030, it could avoid 78% of greenhouse gas emissions and save the global economy a staggering $12 trillion? That’s right, folks! According to a recent study by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), a complete shift to sustainable energy could not only…

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In a monumental shift, 2020 marked the first time in over a century that renewable energy sources surpassed coal as the world’s leading source of electricity. This staggering statistic, revealed by the International Energy Agency (IEA), highlights the rapid pace of the energy transition. But, as exciting as this milestone is, it’s essential to remember…

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