Tag: imports
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Renewable sources covered a record 41% of Italy’s power demand in 2024
According to the Italian power transmission system operator (TSO) Terna, electricity consumption in Italy increased by 2.2% in 2024, surpassing 312 TWh, and renewable sources reached their highest share ever, covering 41% of power demand (compared to 37% in 2023), thanks to improved hydropower and solar PV generation. In 2024 there was a significant growth in…
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From bold brews to bright: America’s beer tastes are shifting
America’s beer diet has gotten a lot more square writes Kathleen Willcox. Before the pandemic, beer culture was ruled by small-batch 450-calorie pastry stouts and funky, 9% IPAs. In 2019, craft brewers grew their production by 4% year-over-year, and increased their retail dollar value by 6%. Times have changed. Now, craft is cratering, and light lagers, n/a options…