Author: Tom Clansy

In 2019, the world witnessed a remarkable moment in its fight against climate change: the signing of the European Union’s carbon neutrality law, which aims to make the continent carbon neutral by 2050. What’s more surprising is that this milestone was achieved just nine years after the Paris Agreement, a global pact that was hailed…

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Did you know that the world’s largest battery storage facility, the Hornsdale Power Reserve in Australia, can store enough energy to power over 30,000 homes for a day? This staggering feat was achieved with just a single facility, and it’s a testament to the rapid advancements being made in advanced battery storage technology. As the…

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Did you know that in 2020, venture capital investments in clean tech startups surpassed $34 billion, a whopping 32% increase from the previous year? This staggering statistic is not just a blip on the radar – it’s a clear indication that the clean tech industry is rapidly gaining momentum, and investors are taking notice. As…

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You might be surprised to learn that a whopping 71% of Americans say that climate change is a major threat to the country, yet only about 3% of homes in the US are powered by solar energy. This disconnect is partly due to a lack of awareness about the various local solar programs available to…

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Did you know that a staggering 30% of all electricity generated in the world is wasted due to inefficient energy storage systems? That’s equivalent to the energy produced by over 2,000 power plants, just being thrown away. This shocking statistic highlights the urgent need for a more efficient and reliable way to store energy –…

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Did you know that if the world continues to emit greenhouse gases at the current rate, we’ll reach a catastrophic 1.5°C temperature rise above pre-industrial levels by 2030? That’s just six years away, and it’s a prospect that’s both shocking and sobering. The consequences of inaction are clear: more intense natural disasters, devastating droughts, and…

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Did you know that in 2020, the US government invested a whopping $10 billion in wind energy incentives, a staggering 20% increase from the previous year? This significant boost in funding is just one example of how governments around the world are recognizing the immense potential of wind energy and are eager to encourage its…

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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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