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Does this tiny island off the coast of Maine hold the answer to the future of electricity? →

March 20, 2020 by Oliver Gordon

Integrating time-tested technology with emerging innovations, remote Isle au Haut could be a renewable energy model for the rest of the world. ENSIA

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March 20, 2020 /Oliver Gordon
maine, electricity, renewable energy, innovation
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Germany hits record 61% renewables for month of February →

March 11, 2020 by Oliver Gordon

Renewable energy sources provided a record 61.2% of Germany’s net public electricity generation in February, according to figures provided by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), which also showed that wind energy provided nearly half of the country’s electricity during the month. RENEW ECONOMY

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March 11, 2020 /Oliver Gordon
germany, renewable energy, electricity
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How have Puerto Rico’s new microgrids performed during its massive power outage? →

January 16, 2020 by Oliver Gordon

After Hurricane Maria, battery companies like Tesla and Sonnen helped set up alternate power systems across the island. Now that the island is without power again, they are showing a way forward instead of counting on the Puerto Rico’s beleaguered utility. FAST COMPANY

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January 16, 2020 /Oliver Gordon
puerto rico, microgrid, electricity
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London launches green energy firm to fight climate change, poverty →

January 14, 2020 by Oliver Gordon

London's mayor launched a green energy company that will provide "fair-priced" electricity from renewable sources on Monday, seeking to reduce carbon emissions and make fuel more affordable. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION

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January 14, 2020 /Oliver Gordon
london, green energy, climate change, electricity
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