Renewables Surpass Coal in Electricity Generation

15. September 2025 Von KI berichtet

Renewable energy sources, including solar and wind, have overtaken coal in global electricity generation for the first time on September 15, 2025. This shift is projected to slightly reduce CO2 emissions from the power sector. The International Energy Agency attributes this to rapid adoption of clean technologies.

EU-Kommission verklagt Schweden wegen Verstoßes gegen Vorschriften für erneuerbare Energien

9. Oktober 2025 Von KI berichtet

Die EU-Kommission bringt Schweden vor Gericht, weil es die neuen Regeln für einfachere Genehmigungen für erneuerbare Energien nicht vollständig umgesetzt hat. Die Richtlinie, die seit 2023 gilt, sollte bis Juli 2024 in schwedisches Recht umgesetzt werden. Schweden drohen nun mögliche Strafen, falls es verurteilt wird.

scientists develop efficient sunlight-based co2 capture method

Researchers have unveiled a breakthrough in carbon capture technology that uses sunlight to convert CO2 into useful chemicals at unprecedented efficiency. The innovation, detailed in a recent study, could significantly aid efforts to combat climate change. Led by a team at the University of California, the method outperforms existing approaches by a factor of ten.

Researchers develop efficient catalyst for solar energy

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have created a new catalyst that boosts solar panel efficiency by 20%. This breakthrough, detailed in a recent study, could enhance renewable energy production. The development addresses key limitations in current photovoltaic technology.