Headline News:
- Britain generated no electricity from coal on Tuesday for what is believed to be the first time since the 19th century, in a major milestone in the decline of the polluting power source. National Grid confirmed that none of Britain’s coal stations were running between midnight and 4 AM. [Telegraph.co.uk]
Coal plants are increasingly unprofitable to run Credit: Phil Noble / Reuters.
- Opinion: “Almost Everything You Know About Climate Change Solutions Is Outdated, Part 1” • First, climate science and climate politics have been moving quickly to broad consensus. Second, technology for key climate solutions has become very affordable. Third, the media is largely clueless. [ThinkProgress]
- All the electricity consumed in Uruguay over a 24-hour period at the start of this week came from renewable sources. Over a 24-hour period on Monday, 70.53% of electricity came from hydro plants, 21.3% from wind, 7.96% from biomass, and 0.39% from solar. [Latin American Herald Tribune]
- Vermont-based manufacturer AllEarth Renewables announced a new program for Vermont homeowners, small businesses, and non-profits to go solar for just $1,000, which can be applied to purchasing the solar system after 5 years. Customers will see immediate electric bill savings. [pv magazine]
- The first new nuclear plant in 20 years is about to be turned on in the US, in Tennessee. At the same time the Tennessee Valley Authority starts up the [1150-MW] Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (Unit 2), it is also looking to add 3.8 GW of solar power and 1.75 GW of wind by 2033. [SustainableBusiness.com]
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from Green Energy Times http://www.greenenergytimes.net/2016/05/11/may-11-green-energy-news-3/
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