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The twin sister of #DigitalSovereignty is #EnergySovereignty through #renewables and a more decentralised grid ;)

"Renewables are not only cost-competitive vis-a-vis fossil fuels but are advantageous by limiting dependence on international fuel markets and improving energy security. The business case for renewables is now stronger than ever."

irena.org/News/pressreleases/2

#World on brink of #climate breakthrough as #FossilFuels ‘run out of road’, #UN chief says | #ClimateCrisis | The Guardian

I wish I could be so optimistic, with certain American countries, like the #US and #Brazil seemingly abandoning environmental policies with disregard to the future.

theguardian.com/environment/20

The Guardian · World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, UN chief saysBy Fiona Harvey

"The First Nations Seasonal Metrics vastly outperformed many of today’s leading forecasting models. Compared to an already strong baseline model, the First Nations data were 14.6 percent more accurate while reducing the error rate by 26.2 percent—less than half the error rate of existing forecasting programs."

More evidence showing that other forms of knowledge generation beyond Western science have value. So much potential for human progress is lost through a focus on one kind of science and one language (English).

popsci.com/environment/indigen

Popular Science · Indigenous calendars could make solar power more efficientUsing ecological cues may allow for more localized AI solar farm forecasting.

Since 2016, three state-level projects have brought reliable power to 140 million in India, laying out more than 4,300 km of power lines and rolling out smart meters and digitised billing.

What's even more impressive is that this has happened even as India has reached its target of 50% clean power capacity way ahead of schedule: half of the country's 438 GW of installed electricity capacity now comes from renewables, hydro and nuclear, fulfilling its 2030 Paris pledge five years early. #India #energy #climate #renewables #hydro #nuclear #environment

projects.worldbank.org/en/resu

World BankReinvigorating India’s Electricity Distribution for Access, Reliability, and DigitalizationThe World Bank has played a crucial role in supporting India's electricity sector by financing three projects that illuminate vast regions of the country, ensuring that the power sector remains a growth engine for the economy.

Japan sees bright future for ultra-thin, flexible solar panels

Japan is heavily investing in a new kind of ultra-thin, flexible solar panel that it hopes will help it meet renewable energy goals while challenging China’s dominance of the sector. Pliable perovskite panels are perfect for mountainous Ja…
#Japan #JP #JapanNews #energy #environment #news #Panasonic #renewables #solar #UniversityofTokyo
alojapan.com/1325964/japan-see

alojapan.com/1325964/japan-see Japan sees bright future for ultra-thin, flexible solar panels #energy #environment #Japan #JapanNews #news #Panasonic #renewables #solar #UniversityOfTokyo Japan is heavily investing in a new kind of ultra-thin, flexible solar panel that it hopes will help it meet renewable energy goals while challenging China’s dominance of the sector. Pliable perovskite panels are perfect for mountainous Japan, with its shortage of flat plots for tradition