7 Clean Energy Milestones To Look Forward To In 2023

With the clean energy transition picking up steam, there is a lot to look forward to in the new year

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Good news can seem hard to come by when it comes to climate change — headlines invariably talk about the catastrophic consequences that rising emissions will bring.

But while the consequences of climate change are undoubtedly serious, the progress in clean energy solutions is equally as encouraging. Renewable energy is continuing to grow more popular while the costs of coal and natural gas are on the rise. New clean energy sources are moving into the mainstream. Electric vehicle adoption continues to increase as fast as production will allow, with lots of new options hitting the market next year.

So with the spirit of under-appreciated good news in mind, let’s look at some of the most exciting developments 2023 has in store.

1. A massive new offshore wind farm opens in the UK

The massive Dogger Bank Wind Farm will eventually have a capacity of up to 4.8 GW – producing the equivalent of 2–3 nuclear power plants. Although it will open in stages, the first turbines are scheduled to begin producing power in 2023. Once it’s fully operational (which is expected…