#ClimateChange is one of the greatest threats facing humanity. These days, it can be hard to keep a positive attitude when it comes to it, but 4 news that happened in 2021 could be a turning point for fighting climate change. youtu.be/kSj3C2wdpYM

The Department of @Energy published a blueprint on Wednesday on how to provide 45% of #US electricity from #solar by 2050, which would involve ramping up production of #SolarPanels and modernising energy infrastructure across the country. buff.ly/3z0x4fL Jigar Shah

#Solar-powered airplane to reach the stratosphere. The airplane is powered by 22 square meters of solar cells with an efficiency of up to 24% and 14 kWh of lithium-ion batteries. According to its creators, it can reach an altitude of 25,000m. buff.ly/3lcFvjj

#China exported 37 GW of #SolarPanels in 5 months. Marking a 36% rise on the volume of panels sold outside China during the same period of last year, and the value of PV exports from China rose a similar volume, to hit $9.86 billion in the same period. buff.ly/3hndxQT

Construction begins on #UK’s largest #EnergyStorage project. The facilities will be connected to the UK Power Networks distribution network, which will allow energy storage and increase the flexibility of the UK national grid. buff.ly/3no2b2F

#Tesla #ModelS Plaid just set official world speed record for a production electric car at #Nurburgring. Completely unmodified, directly from factory. buff.ly/3lk80f7

The world’s biggest carbon-sucking machine is switching on in Iceland. The plant will annually remove emissions equivalent 870 cars. #CO2 is filtered out, mixed with water and pumped deep underground, where over the course of a few years it turns to stone. buff.ly/3yQYcOk

#ElectricVehicles are coming and we are on the right track regarding #decarbonizing the transportation. It is a transformation taking place at unprecedented speed & crossing industry borders, involving energy, infrastructure, mobility & automotive players buff.ly/2VtGFOA

Today, #SpaceX is launching a mission that will revolutionize space exploration. 7 things to know about SpaceX, #Inspiration4 private all-civilian mission. youtu.be/Vxjg3vGhtfw

Formula 1 Champ Fernando Alonso Just Commissioned This 60-Foot #ElectricCatamaran. The innovative Sunreef yacht will be fitted with #ElectricMotors and #SolarPanels for emissions-free cruising. buff.ly/3jZZBhc

#Solar projects can protect #archaeological treasures. The shallow pilings used on #SolarFarms can offer relief to subsoil structures which might otherwise be threatened by regular plowing, and site surveying for #PV projects can unearth hidden delights. buff.ly/2WZKATS

#Singapore unveiled one of the world's largest floating #SolarPanel farms, the size of 45 football fields. The #solar farm's reduction of carbon emissions could be equivalent to taking 7,000 cars off the road. buff.ly/3z50ucP

#India unveils largest floating #solar plant to date. The 25MW project will reduce water evaporation by shading the water & offer a higher energy yield than conventional, ground-mounted solar projects, due to the cooling effect of the water on the panels. buff.ly/2XGF3Bz

A student team from Eindhoven has developed a prototype of a solar powered mobile home that is independent from grid electricity for both living & driving. The vehicle generates enough energy to drive, shower, watch TV, charge your laptop & make coffee. buff.ly/3zmlhsi

#ElectricVehicle start-up #Rivian beats #Tesla, #GM and #Ford as first automaker to produce electric pickup. GM is projected to be next this fall with the Hummer, followed next year by Lordstown Motors, Ford and then Tesla. buff.ly/3lngIct

Despite an overall slump in car sales worldwide, 2020 was a banner year for #ElectricVehicle sales, with global sales actually exceeding prepandemic levels by the third quarter of the year. buff.ly/3kwN2dz

This yacht sets sail with #SolarEnergy. The 60 square meters of #SolarPanels produces 30-50 kWh of energy per day, enough to power all of the onboard electronic equipment for around seven hours. buff.ly/3Bkn5Uv

Australia breaks more #SolarEnergy records. On Sunday, Australia set a new record for minimum operational demand, with the national grid dipping below 14 GW. Renewables met 55% of that, while rooftop #solar accounted for 34%. buff.ly/3oD81hj

#Renewables dominated new electrical generating capacity additions in the first 2/3s of 2021 in the US, accounting for 86.5%. #Solar now accounts for more than 5% of the grid’s total capacity, and is on pace to outshine nuclear power within 3 years. buff.ly/3lgN5dM

Annual global #EnergyStorage deployments will nearly 3X year-on-year, reaching 12 GW/28 GWh this year. The #US and #China are expected to dominate the global #storage market, making up more than 70% of total global installed capacity through 2030. buff.ly/3DxyyRi