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Brazil: Janaúba solar plant expands to 1.6 GW, becoming the largest in Latin America

Elera Renováveis launches the third phase of the Janaúba Solar Plant Elera Renováveis has launched the third phase of the Janaúba solar plant. The installation, which started operating this week, consists of 27 solar parks spread over 3,800 hectares. With the...

For the first time, renewable energy in Chile generated more than 40% of its electricity.

In December 2024, renewable energy in Chile reached a new record: the country generated 42% of its electricity from solar and wind sources. This was reported by the international energy experts at Ember. This percentage surpasses the previous monthly record...

Renewable energies in rural areas: Chubut leads the energy transition

The **Government of Chubut**, led by Governor Ignacio "Nacho" Torres, is intensifying its efforts in the energy transition by installing **renewable energy systems** in various rural areas of the province. The Subsecretariat of Renewable Energies, part of the Secretariat of...

African electric motorcycle traveled 6000 km solely powered by solar energy

Roam, a company of **African origin** recognized for its (https://noticiasambientales.com/energia/producen-una-bicicleta-electrica-en-cordoba-para-promover-la-movilidad-sostenible/), has taken a significant step with the **Roam Air**. This motorcycle is designed for the demanding conditions of countries like Kenya and stands out for its ability to be...

He dreamed of it since he was a child: designing an electric car with recycled materials

From his modest workshop in Freetown, James Samba is developing a prototype of an electric car made with recycled materials, an innovative approach in his fight against air pollution in Sierra Leone. During rush hours, the streets of the capital...

Europe discovers an underground solar treasure: agrovoltaic energy

Europe has found a new path towards sustainability by combining solar energy and agriculture in an innovative model known as agrovoltaics. This approach allows the use of agricultural lands not only for food production but also for energy generation,...

Santa Fe regains San Lorenzo solar park and will build four more

The government of Santa Fe announced the completion of the refurbishment of the photovoltaic solar park in San Lorenzo. It is owned by the company Santa Fe Gas and Renewable Energies (Sapem). This site, which was in a complete state...

The first car without fuels: it runs solely on solar energy

The automotive industry is about to reach a milestone with the arrival of the first vehicle that completely eliminates the need for fuels. (https://noticiasambientales.com/energia/el-scooter-electrico-que-busca-revolucionar-el-mundo-de-los-vehiculos/), diesel, or even conventional electric charging points, as it (#). Known as Aptera, this futuristic...

Innovation at Finca La Esperanza: Sustainable Irrigation with Solar Energy

Palm oil production in the Northern Zone (Colombia) faces great challenges for irrigation due to the scarcity of water, essential for the sustainable productivity of the crop. An analysis on 51,000 hectares reveals that 56% of producers use flood irrigation,...

Photovoltaics at the Oslo Stadium: The technology that will revolutionize energy production.

The national football stadium of Norway, the Ullevaal in Oslo, has incorporated 1,242 vertical bifacial solar panels on its roof, becoming the largest installation for energy production of this type in the world. This initiative, implemented in June 2024, places...

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The massive Antarctic ice sheet withstood the last interglacial period.

A large ice sheet in Antarctica, which according to current climate models could disappear due to climate change, managed...