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FLOATING SOLAR PANEL PLANT TO POWER EUROPEAN CITY
The city of Utrecht announced plans to build a solar plant on a nearby lake. The Dutch city announced these plans prior to the construction of the “energy-neutral neighborhood of Haarrijn”. According to the report, the plant will generate approximately 4 million kWh annually, which is more than the neighborhood’s 650 homes, various charging stations, and street lighting will require.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
According to the report, construction will have a higher energy-efficiency than usual because of the natural cooling and reflection of the water in the lake. The plant is set to be built in an area of the lake that is surrounded by greenery, and once built, the plant should provide more hiding places and breeding grounds for the local wildlife.
WIND & SOLAR ENERGY COMES OUT STRONG DURING COVID-19
According to a forecast made early last week, renewable energy is set to grow even as fossil fuel companies are impacted by the low cost of oil and gas. If the current growth trajectory stays in place, renewable energy could account for 21% of the electricity the United States uses–this would be a 16% increase from last year and a 110% increase from 2010.
POSTPONED TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC GAMES TO CELEBRATE RENEWABLE ENERGY
Following the trend of other large sporting events such as the French Open and the 2020 Wimbledon Championships, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games have officially been rescheduled for the summer of 2021. Though postponed a full year, the games are still set to showcase Japan’s remarkable commitment to renewable energy. The newly designed Olympic Stadium, Tokyo Aquatics Center, and Arika Arena are only a few of the buildings with solar installations. Not every building or area used uses the same installations, but–in some cases–the solar energy is complemented by geothermal energy and even solar water heating systems.
Japan’s goal is for 100% of the energy used by both permanent and temporary venues to be produced by renewable energy.
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