Jakob de Zwart, Author at Renew Economy

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A record 63 billion-dollars of weather disasters hit Earth in 2023
Seven nations had their most expensive weather disaster on record in the last 12 months, and the continent of Africa suffered two of its deadliest.
Jakob de Zwart

Jan 19, 2024

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Surge in heat pumps and rooftop solar drives record uptake for UK homes
Installation of solar panels and heat pumps in UK homes soared in 2023, driving the country to its highest-ever level of domestic low-carbon technology upgrades.
Jakob de Zwart

Jan 16, 2024

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Rooftop solar has key benefits, and one critical weakness, over large-scale solar farms
First ever life-cycle analysis comparing big and small solar systems finds rooftop PV better for the environment than even the largest, most efficient, solar farm. But there’s a catch.
Jakob de Zwart

Jan 15, 2024

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Reflectors in space could make solar farms on Earth work for longer every day
Orbiting solar reflectors are still some way off. But they represent a way to connect the space and energy sectors to tackle climate change.
Jakob de Zwart

Jan 14, 2024

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