Articles tagged with "clean-electricity"
South Korea begins building world's largest 108 MW hydrogen power plant
South Korea has commenced construction of the world’s largest hydrogen fuel cell power plant, the 108 MW Gangdong Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Generation Project in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang province. Scheduled to be fully operational by March 2028, the plant will generate enough clean electricity to power approximately 270,000 households annually. Backed by a USD 580.7 million investment through the Regional Revitalization Investment Fund—which pools government, local authority, and private sector contributions—the facility aims to provide stable baseload electricity to the national grid and stimulate regional industrial growth. The project is viewed as a strategic step toward South Korea’s renewable energy goals and positioning Gyeongju as an energy and industrial hub. The plant will utilize grey hydrogen produced on-site from natural gas to generate electricity via high-efficiency fuel cells, serving as a transitional technology while the country advances toward green hydrogen. It has secured a 20-year renewable energy certificate contract to ensure financial viability through South Korea’s
energyhydrogen-fuel-cellrenewable-energypower-plantSouth-Koreaclean-electricityenergy-infrastructureMorocco To Send Solar Power To Germany Via 4800 Km Undersea Cable - CleanTechnica
Morocco plans to export solar power to Germany via a 4,800 km undersea high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) cable called Sila Atlantik, which will run along the coasts of Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands before connecting to the German grid. The project aims to deliver 26 terawatt-hours (TWh) of clean electricity annually, covering about 5% of Germany’s current power consumption, with an initial capacity of 3.6 gigawatts and potential scalability up to 15 gigawatts. Led by energy veterans from EnBW and Orsted and operated by X-Links Germany GmbH, the €40 billion initiative has attracted interest from major energy firms like Eon and Uniper and represents a more feasible successor to the earlier Desertec proposal, benefiting from reduced renewable installation costs and advances in HVDC technology. For Germany, the project promises multiple benefits including lower electricity costs, reduced carbon emissions, decreased infrastructure expenses
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Researchers at Xi’an Jiatong University in China have discovered that bending salty ice can generate electricity with a charge up to 1,000 times stronger than pure ice. This phenomenon, known as flexoelectricity, occurs because salt prevents ice from freezing completely, creating microscopic channels of salty water. When the ice is bent, this liquid flows through the channels, producing a streaming current that generates electricity. The team demonstrated this effect using various shapes of saline ice subjected to bending tests, revealing a significant increase in electrical output compared to pure ice. While the discovery opens a promising avenue for sustainable energy—especially in cold regions where traditional power sources are limited—there are challenges to overcome. Saline ice devices suffer from mechanical fatigue, losing up to 80% of their power after repeated bending cycles, and their efficiency is currently lower than commercial piezoelectric materials due to energy lost as heat. Nonetheless, the research suggests potential applications not only on Earth, where ice covers about 10% of the
energysustainable-powerflexoelectricitysaline-iceclean-electricityrenewable-energyice-power-generationCoin-sized generator harvests energy from waste walnut shells
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a coin-sized water-induced electric generator (WEG) that produces electricity by harnessing the evaporation of water from walnut shells, an abundant agricultural waste. This device leverages hydrovoltaic energy harvesting, where evaporating water moves charged ions through the porous walnut shell structure, creating an electrical current without complex processing. The WEG can generate enough power to operate small electronics like calculators, demonstrating a simple, low-cost, and sustainable approach to energy generation from natural waste materials. Among various nut shells tested, walnut shells showed the highest efficiency, especially after cleaning, polishing, and precise shaping. The WEG units consist of treated walnut shells combined with electrodes, wires, and a 3D-printed casing. By connecting multiple units, the researchers successfully powered an LCD calculator, highlighting potential applications in remote or off-grid settings. Future research aims to develop wearable versions that harvest energy from sweat or raindrops and explore practical uses such as water-leak sensors.
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The article discusses Syncraft’s new climate-positive power plant under construction in Wallern, Austria, set to be commissioned in March 2026. This innovative facility will convert regional forest residues into baseload renewable electricity, high-temperature exhaust heat, and biochar for carbon dioxide removal (CDR). The plant’s design reflects Syncraft’s climate-positive philosophy by gasifying biomass to produce clean energy while simultaneously locking carbon into biochar for long-term storage, thus actively removing CO₂ from the atmosphere. The waste heat generated (up to 390 °C) will be repurposed on-site, such as for sludge drying, enhancing overall system efficiency. The Wallern plant is part of a broader decentralized renewable energy network, complementing a nearby biomethane facility operated by Wels Strom. This synergy exemplifies Austria’s leadership in the clean-energy transition by integrating local resource use, carbon removal, and community benefits through combined thermal and electrical outputs. Wallern also joins a growing fleet of over 30
energyrenewable-energybioenergycarbon-removalclean-electricityclimate-positive-power-plantbiomass-gasificationChina Begins Construction Of World's Largest Hydropower Dam - CleanTechnica
China has commenced construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet, a project dubbed the “project of the century” by Premier Li Qiang. This mega dam, part of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan and in development since 2020, will harness the river’s dramatic 2 km drop over 50 km by diverting water through tunnels in a canyon bend to generate significant hydroelectric power. The initiative aims to boost domestic energy supply, create jobs, and advance renewable energy development in the region. However, the project has sparked significant controversy and concern. Downstream countries India and Bangladesh worry about potential disruptions to water flow that could affect millions, with India formally raising objections and accusing China of potential “water weaponization.” China denies these claims, pledging cooperation on disaster prevention and water management. Locally, environmental groups and Indigenous communities in Tibet fear displacement and ecological damage, citing past protests against similar dams that were met with
energyhydropowerrenewable-energyChinadam-constructionclean-electricityenvironmental-impactChina launches 250 MW hybrid fishery-solar farm with 370,000 panels
China has launched one of the world’s largest hybrid fishery-solar farms in Tangshan, Hebei Province, developed by Beijing-based Dajin Heavy Industry. The project integrates a 250 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm with aquaculture, covering approximately 353 hectares. It features 370,000 bifacial solar panels installed above fish ponds, which capture sunlight from both sides—benefiting from the water’s reflective surface to enhance energy generation. The farm is expected to produce around 400 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, saving 120,000 tons of coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 320,000 tons, thus contributing to improved local air quality. This fishery-solar hybrid model offers multiple advantages beyond energy production. The solar panels provide shade that lowers water temperatures, improving aquatic life metabolism and reducing disease outbreaks in fish. Additionally, the shade decreases water evaporation, conserving water resources. The cooling effect of the water also increases solar panel efficiency by up to 15%
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