Image Credit: limbi007/123rf.com China’s National Energy Administration has reported significant growth in the country’s green hydrogen industry, highlighting a surge in operational capacity and ongoing construction that signals a robust future for this renewable energy source. As of now, China has more than 250,000 metric tonnes per year of operational green hydrogen capacity, a figure…
Image Credit: giancarlochannel/123rf.com In 2025, a significant milestone was reached in the global energy sector, as clean energy generation outpaced electricity demand for the first time in modern history. According to data from Ember, an energy think tank, clean power expanded by 887 terawatt-hours, exceeding the demand growth of 849 terawatt-hours. This shift marked a…
Image Credit: By Nryate – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86964344 Fukuoka, Japan, has launched its first osmotic power plant, marking a significant milestone in the development of renewable energy. This facility, which is the only the second of its kind globally, has the capacity to generate approximately 880,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This output…
Image Credit: agnormark/123rf.com An ambitious renewable energy initiative is underway in Medicine Hat, Alberta, as the city moves forward with North America’s largest urban solar power park—the Saamis solar project. This 325-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic development aims to repurpose an old industrial site, potentially providing clean energy to approximately 65,000 residents. The Saamis project is being…
Image Credit: solar power station green electricity panel view For the first time in history, solar energy has surpassed coal in the European Union’s electricity generation mix. In 2024, solar power accounted for 11 percent of the EU’s electricity, while coal fell below 10 percent, according to Ember’s European Electricity Review. This shift marks a…
Image Credit: tifonimages/123rf.com Chicago has achieved a significant milestone as the city enters 2024, with all 411 municipal buildings, including City Hall and libraries, now operating entirely on renewable energy. This initiative is a critical component of the city’s broader climate strategy and serves as an example of sustainability efforts nationwide. The transition to renewable…
