Headline News:
- Turbine installation has started at the 30-MW Block Island project off the coast of Rhode Island, the US’ first offshore wind farm. The developer, Deepwater Wind, said on Twitter that the first tower section has been put atop one of the foundations. The components for the rest of the turbines are all on hand. [SeeNews Renewables]
First tower section is lifted onto its foundation. Image sent by Twitter.
- The Ukrainian Government is exploring options to construct a 4-GW solar power plant in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Once completed, the plant would be the largest solar project in the world. Aside from guards and workers who manage roadblocks and barriers, the zone has been barren and uninhabited for 30 years. [Power Technology]
- The US Energy Information Administration said renewables’ share of North America’s electricity mix will grow to 29% by 2025, while nuclear’s declines to 16%, so a total of 45% of the electricity supply will be carbon free. In 2015, 38% of the electricity was carbon free, 20% from renewables and 18% from nuclear. [SeeNews Renewables]
- Matt Dunne, Democratic candidate for Governor of Vermont, unveiled a plan to tackle climate change and secure the state’s clean energy future. “Climate change is the most significant threat to our planet and even in the short-term will fundamentally harm our economy. … Collectively, we can solve this problem.” [Vermont Biz]
- At a press conference at the Vermont Statehouse, Sue Minter was surrounded by environmental advocates to receive the endorsement of the Vermont Conservation Voters in her race for Governor. Minter reiterated her commitment to Vermont’s bold goal to reach 90% renewable energy by 2050 and deal with climate change. [Vermont Biz]
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from Green Energy Times http://www.greenenergytimes.net/2016/08/03/august-3-green-energy-news-4/
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