Image Credit: depositphotos.com California has made significant strides in its clean energy initiatives with the recent signing of Senate Bill 1350 by Governor Gavin Newsom. This new legislation officially classifies green hydrogen as a renewable energy source under the state’s Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS). As a result, power plants utilizing green hydrogen will now be…
Image Credit: Photo Courtesy of Polar Night Energy In a significant advancement for renewable energy storage, the Finnish town of Pornainen has inaugurated the world’s largest sand battery, a 13-meter-high thermal storage system that aims to revolutionize how clean energy is utilized. Developed by Polar Night Energy, this innovative battery boasts the capability to store…
Image Credit: yelantsev/123rf.com Kenya has made significant strides in expanding its electricity access over the past decade, with the access rate increasing from 37 percent in 2013 to 79 percent in 2023. The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that the country is on track to achieve full electricity access by 2030. This transformation is particularly…
Image Credit: arturnyk/123rf.com Finland has successfully phased out coal as a source of electricity generation, achieving this significant milestone four years ahead of its initial 2029 target. The closure of the Salmisaari coal plant in Helsinki on April 1 signifies a pivotal moment in the country’s transition to renewable energy, with coal now contributing to…
Image credit: Openstar Technologies’ nuclear fusion reactor in Wellington, New Zealand. A Wellington-based startup, OpenStar Technologies, is making strides in the pursuit of nuclear fusion, a clean and virtually limitless energy source. The company recently announced the successful creation of superheated plasma at temperatures reaching approximately 300,000 degrees Celsius (540,000 degrees Fahrenheit). This milestone represents…
