Klimaat en Energie – BL

We estimate that the average number of wells completed simultaneously at the same location in the Lower 48 states has more than doubled, increasing from 1.5 wells in December 2014 to more than 3.0 wells in June 2024. By completing multiple wells at once rather than sequentially, operators can accelerate... Read more »

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is growing in the United States as new capacity comes online. U.S. production of Other Biofuels, the category we use to capture SAF in our Petroleum Supply Monthly, approximately doubled from December 2024 to February 2025.... Read more »

Retail prices for regular grade gasoline in California are consistently higher than in any other state in the continental United States, often exceeding the national average by more than a dollar per gallon. Several factors contribute to this high price, including state taxes and fees, environmental requirements, special fuel requirements,... Read more »

During the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25), crude oil prices generally decreased while U.S. refinery margins initially increased before decreasing in the final month of the quarter. In this quarterly update, we review petroleum markets price developments in 1Q25, covering crude oil prices, refinery margins, biofuel compliance credit prices, and... Read more »

In this remarkably candid and personal discussion, Bill shares several stories publicly for the first time. The post Greg Robinson, host of the World Changing Podcast, interviews Bill about his journey into clean energy appeared first on Freeing Energy.... Read more »

Freeing Energy dives deeply into the lessons from computer history and their application to energy. The post How the History of Computers Predicts the Future of Energy: Bill Shares Research from Freeing Energy at the Computer Museum of America appeared first on Freeing Energy.... Read more »

FREYR may not be a household name in the US but their CEO is delivering on his vision to make the most efficient and most environmentally responsible battery plant in the US. The post Podcast 99: Tom Jensen of FREYR Battery – From Giga Arctic to Giga Americas, the most... Read more »

Forbes Magazine explores the role of innovation in the century-old electric power industry. The post Forbes Magazine interviews Bill Nussey about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and how local energy is reshaping the century-old grid appeared first on Freeing Energy.... Read more »

Michael Gale interviews Bill Nussey about "Breaking the Gordian Knot of energy thinking by 2035" The post Forbes’ Futures in Focus podcast host Michael Gale interviews Bill Nussey about the Inflation Reduction Act and the unstoppable economics of local energy appeared first on Freeing Energy.... Read more »

John Berger and Michael Grasso of Sunnova share their vision for solar+battery neighborhoods and why California's state regulators are dragging their feet The post Podcast 98: John Berger and Michael Grasso: Sunnova wants to build a ground breaking local energy powered neighborhood and that is rattling cages. Will regulators let... Read more »

Growing up in India, I experienced the shortage of electricity very personally. We did not have access to uninterrupted, good quality power. The thing that always bothered me was a thermal power plant I could see from my house. It was burning coal to produce electricity for the City of... Read more »

Nicole Jansen is a rockstar podcast host who talks with Bill to tackle--head on--the biggest myths in clean energy and the biggest business opportunities, as well The post Nicole Jansen, host of the Leaders of Transformation podcast talks to Bill: How can you tap into the global energy market and... Read more »

Listen in as Donnel Baird gives us a peek into a journey of why he started BlocPower, what drove his evolving vision, and how he is scaling his business to retrofit old, fossil-fuel powered heating with smart new heat pumps and solar panels. The post Podcast 097: Donnel Baird –... Read more »

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2025 Researchers in China have developed a novel method to enhance biogas production from alfalfa by incorporating fruit waste and anaerobic microbes, according to a new study published in mSphere. The approach leverages the co-fermentation of alfalfa with fruit waste and Lactobacillus acidophilus, leading... Read more »

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2025 Researchers at the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) have successfully established an experimental quantum communications network, connecting their campuses using two optical fibers. The newly developed Rochester Quantum Network (RoQNET) spans approximately 11 miles and transmits information through single... Read more »

University Park PA (SPX) May 06, 2025 Lithium-ion batteries have been a staple in device manufacturing for years, but the liquid electrolytes they rely on to function are quite unstable, leading to fire hazards and safety concerns. Now, researchers at Penn State are pursuing a reliable alternative energy storage solution... Read more »

London, UK (SPX) May 07, 2025 China's ambitious transition to renewable energy, intended to reduce its carbon footprint and drive sustainable growth, may be undermining its own long-term development goals, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The research, published in the journal Energy Economics, assessed the... Read more »

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 06, 2025 Abundant and affordable clean energy from fusion took a leap forward as scientists at The University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory and Type One Energy Group, resolved a longstanding obstacle in fusion reactor development. Containing high-energy particles... Read more »

Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 06, 2025 An international team of physicists has developed an advanced model that precisely predicts the energy thresholds critical to heavy-ion fusion reactions. By integrating the Skyrme energy density functional with reaction Q-values, the team formulated a new nucleus-nucleus potential that closely matches observed data across... Read more »

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025 Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and firetech firm Rain recently completed autonomous wildfire suppression tests using an optionally piloted Black Hawk helicopter in Southern California. The trials marked the first time both companies demonstrated live-fire suppression using integrated autonomous flight and fire management... Read more »

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 30, 2025 Near Space Labs has secured $20 million in Series B financing to accelerate deployment of its stratospheric imaging capabilities across the continental U.S. Led by Bold Capital Partners and joined by USAA, Climate Capital, Gaingels, River Park Ventures, and existing backers like Crosslink... Read more »

Los Angeles, United States (AFP) May 7, 2025 Donald Trump's order to withhold $5 billion earmarked to grow the electric vehicle charging network in the United States is being challenged in court by more than a dozen states, California officials said Wednesday. The lawsuit is the latest attempt by a... Read more »

Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 07, 2025 High-precision atomic mass measurements at the University of Jyvaskyla's Accelerator Laboratory have revealed that the beta decay of the silver-110 isomer could play a critical role in determining the mass of the elusive electron antineutrino. This breakthrough marks a significant step toward unlocking one... Read more »

Hong Kong (AFP) May 8, 2025 Asian stocks extended their rally Thursday on hopes for an easing of trade war tensions as China and the United States prepare for weekend talks and after Donald Trump flagged a "major trade deal" later in the day. After the fireworks sparked by the... Read more »

Washington (AFP) May 7, 2025 Shares in Google parent Alphabet plunged more than seven percent on Wednesday after an Apple executive told a federal court that the search engine's traffic fell on Apple products last month. Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of services, testified at an antitrust trial in... Read more »

Washington (AFP) May 7, 2025 Tech giant Google and nuclear developer Elementl Power have signed an agreement to develop three advanced nuclear power plants in the United States, according to a statement released Wednesday. The partnership comes as technology companies seek new power sources to meet the growing energy demands... Read more »

Paris (AFP) May 7, 2025 The world's wealthiest 10 percent of individuals are responsible for two thirds of global warming since 1990, researchers said on Wednesday. How the rich consume and invest has substantially increased the risk of deadly heatwaves and drought, they reported in the first study to quantify... Read more »

The government of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, is granting grid access to 10 renewable energy and energy storage sites in the new Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), while utility AGL has acquired pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) projects at the Glenbawn and Glennies Creek reservoirs.... Read more »

As Texas suddenly finds itself a leader in both solar deployment and manufacturing, debate in the state legislature and US Congress could shape how much the Lone Star State once again will shape the nation’s energy trajectory.... Read more »

The Chinese manufacturer told pv magazine that high production costs and low module prices influenced its decision to change its well-known metal wrap through (MWT) technology out for mass produced n-type technology for its latest product.... Read more »

EcoFlow’s Home Energy Management System (HEMS) and app is rolling out to the EU market, with AI functions to manage dynamic tariffs and weather for home solar+storage setups.... Read more »

Additional project management and design automation tools are available on the Swiss software company's subscription-based platform made for small and medium-sized (SME) businesses that are targeting commercial and industrial (C&I) and residential the solar PV segments.... Read more »

Cow dung battery binder, a beautiful electric moped, parking lot level car charging, big rig charging, and "balcony solar" energy storage on the floor at Europe's largest solar power show.... Read more »

The entire range is prepared to operate under the future 2000 V regulations, allowing them to operate in various international markets, including Europe and Latin America.... Read more »

FuturaSun and The Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research will work together on advancing the design of bifacial n-type silicon solar cells, with the technology to be integrated into FuturaSun’s Silk Nova solar modules.... Read more »

It comes with two plug-and-play batteries, each with 4.5 hours of battery life, and is capable of cleaning up to 4,000 panels in 10 hours.... Read more »

The SunPower M Class product portfolio offers solar panels for the residential and commercial markets featuring the company's latest back contact solar technology. The panels are expected to reach 25% efficiency for residential applications up to 500 W and 24.4% for commercial applications up to 660 W.... Read more »

SolarPower Europe (SPE) has dropped Huawei as a member amid an EU corruption investigation, as the European Commission moves to sever ties with trade groups representing the Chinese tech giant. The decision marks the first such removal by the Brussels-based solar lobby.... Read more »

The new 300 kWp power plant in the Haute-Loire commune of Rosières, designed with a mounting system made from local wood, is part of a collective self-consumption operation that sells surplus energy to green supplier Energie d'ici in the local currency, the LIEN.... Read more »

Sungrow Hydrogen has started production at China's largest dual-tech green hydrogen project combining PEM and alkaline electrolyzers, while HNO International has partnered with Zhuhai Topower to pilot its modular hydrogen platform in China.... Read more »

The company’s new energy storage products cater to communications needs, uninterrupted power (UPS) applications, and commercial and industrial (C&I) markets. The Australian energy storage manufacturer also introduced sodium-ion batteries for the automotive sector.... Read more »

In the Cerrado — the largest and most plant-diverse savanna in the world — scientists have discovered that just 30 tree species account for almost half of the ecosystem’s trees. The phenomenon is called “hyperdominance” and has major implications for the understanding and conservation of the Cerrado, a press release... Read more »

A new study has revealed that 28 of the most populated cities in the U.S. are sinking, which can increase flood risks and weaken infrastructure. Further, researchers determined that 80% of total sinkage could be attributed to groundwater withdrawal for human use. According to the study, published in the journal... Read more »

The carbon footprint of the world’s wealthiest 10 percent has been responsible for two-thirds of global heating over the past 35 years, new research has found. The planet’s rapid temperature rise has driven heat waves and drought in the poorest areas of the world. “Our study shows that extreme climate... Read more »

Australia’s main power grid saw a substantial rise in renewable energy generation — including solar and wind — over the past year. According to Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)’s Quarterly Energy Dynamics Report, the grid produced 43 percent of the electricity used across the Australian Capital Territory and five eastern... Read more »

The 10th annual Our Ocean Conference (OOC) took place from April 28 through April 30 in Busan, South Korea. As a result of the conference, which was the first that the U.S. government did not join, countries committed to investing a total of $9.1 billion toward ocean conservation and restoration... Read more »

At the time of the California Gold Rush in the mid-1800s, grizzly bears numbered as many as 10,000. In the following years, the iconic carnivores were entirely eradicated, with the last one seen wandering alone in Sequoia National Park in 1924. Now, a new feasibility study by the California Grizzly... Read more »

Democratic attorneys general from 17 states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit in Boston federal court to attempt to block President Donald Trump’s plan to suspend permitting and leasing of new wind energy projects. Plaintiffs say the action unlawfully threatens the wind industry, a major source of... Read more »

A cost-effective secret to keeping pests at bay in an apple orchard? Perennial flowers. At least according to findings from a new study that explored how planting strips of wildflowers could affect apple orchards in England. In the study, scientists compiled data on the costs to plant perennial wildflower strips... Read more »

North American bird populations are plummeting, especially in drylands, grasslands and the Arctic where they have historically been most abundant, new research has found. The analysis of almost 500 species of North American birds indicates that three out of four species are suffering declines across their ranges, with two in... Read more »

Giles and David unpack the key takeaways, from rising project costs to policy challenges, and what it all means for Australia’s energy transition. The post Video: Rising costs, vanishing moderates, and the race to net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »

NSW launches new tender for long duration storage, seeking at least 1 GW of capacity by 2034 - ahead of the planned closure of the last of its coal generators. The post NSW launches new tender for 1 GW of long duration storage, with longer timelines for pumped hydro appeared... Read more »

Tilt Renewables boss says battery costs are falling rapidly, but he is by shocked the rising cost of civil construction, like concrete slabs. It's a major problem for the energy transition. The post Renewables boss shocked by plunging price of battery storage, and soaring cost of a concrete slab appeared... Read more »

Tilt Renewables CEO Anthony Fowler on plans for first giga-scale wind project in NSW, and its first battery projects. Plus: Election washup and NSW grid access rights. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Tilt hones in on wind and batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »

The commissioning of a 63 MW solar farm marks the arrival on the grid biggest PV project yet for Aotearoa NZ. But four much bigger projects are hot on its heels. The post Major milestone as Aotearoa switches on its largest solar farm, but bigger things are on the horizon... Read more »

Plans for what will be one of the biggest batteries in Victoria have been given the green light for development through the state government's fast-track program. The post Contested battery, and one of state’s biggest, wins fast-tracked government approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »

Plans to build a nearly 500MW project in a region renowned for its wind resource have been waved through federal environmental approvals process, clearing the way for development. The post New 500 MW wind project gets federal environmental tick in one of Australia’s richest wind regions appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »

It's time to consider a party of independents, free from dogma, and committed to fairness, integrity and evidenced-base policy. The post It’s time to build a party that will electrify the nation in more ways than one appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »

New report from the IEA reveals that Australia's methane emissions are wildly underreported. The bubble's going to pop - so why not shift to honest reporting. The post What happens when Australia’s methane bubble pops? appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »