A year after Fukushima’s nuclear disaster, the regional government set a goal of meeting all of its energy demands with renewables by 2040. Now — 11 years after the tsunami — solar farms, green hydrogen, and micro-grids are ushering in a new energy future for the region. From … [Read more...] about How Fukushima is rebranding as a haven for renewable energy
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Germany is replacing nuclear reactors with massive offshore wind farms
Nuclear power is a thing of the past in Germany, ever since the country committed to phasing our nuclear plants in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima disaster in Japan. It has already been reduced from 25 percent to 17 percent in the past four years. Although Germany resorted to … [Read more...] about Germany is replacing nuclear reactors with massive offshore wind farms
French government study: 100% renewable power mix is economically attractive
France has long taken pride in its low-carbon intensive energy sector, which relies on nuclear power by up to 75% and natural gas. As the aging infrastructure requires upgrading, the decision to allocate future investments leaves much room for heated debate. Now, a controversial … [Read more...] about French government study: 100% renewable power mix is economically attractive