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Scotland Grants Planning Approval for 50MW Floating Offshore Wind Farm
The Scottish government yesterday granted planning permission for a new 50MW floating offshore wind farm around 15km off the coast of Aberdeen, marking a significant step forward for the nascent clean energy technology. Once operational, the farm will have capacity…
UK’s First New Hydro Energy Storage Plant in 30 Years Given Green Light
Plans for what would be the UK’s first new grid-scale electricity storage facility in more than 30 years have been given the go-ahead by the government, with construction now likely to begin in North Wales from next year. Developer Snowdonia…
Tesla Powers Up Pioneering Hawaii Solar Storage Project
Tesla has reportedly completed its first major solar storage project since its $2bn acquisition of SolarCity, underlining the electric vehicle giant’s plans to become a major player in the wider clean tech sector. The company said it has brought online…
California Generates Enough Solar Power to Meet Half Its Energy Needs
California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) took a shot at Sec. of Energy Rick Perry, former Republican governor of Texas. Remarking on Perry’s view of Texas as an energy powerhouse, Brown said, “We’ve got more sun than you’ve got oil.” Recent…
Amherst ‘Solarize Campaign’ Offers More Affordable Solar Energy
Amherst officials want to see more solar panels on rooftops across the town. The town has launched a “solarize campaign” to provide residents and businesses with more affordable solar energy and solar panels. “This model helps customers choose a solar…
Wind Generates Enough Electricity to Power 24 Million Homes
All of the new wind farms built over the past few years are making an impact: New data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration finds the country generated more than 5.5 percent of its electricity using wind in 2016. That…
This Is the First On-Site House that Has Been Build Using a Mobile 3D Printer (PHOTO) (VIDEO)
The first house printed using mobile 3D printing technology has been built in Stupino town, Moscow region. The Apis Cor and PIK companies have successfully completed the project which was announced in December 2016. Construction took place at the ApisCor…