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US ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
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- U.S. natural gas production grew by 4% in 2023, similar to 2022U.S. natural gas production grew by 4% in 2023, or 5.0 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), to average 125.0 Bcf/d, according to our Natural Gas Monthly. The Natural Gas Monthly was recently updated with natural gas production data through December 2023. In 2023, three regions—Appalachia, Permian, and Haynesville—accounted for... Read more »Source: Today in Energy | Published: March 27, 2024 - 1:00 pm
- Western U.S. hydropower generation fell to a 22-year low last yearAccording to preliminary data from our Electricity Data Browser, the least hydropower was generated in the western United States during the 2022–23 water year (October 1 through September 30) since at least 2001. Western region hydropower generation dropped by 11% from the previous water year to 141.6 million megawatthours (MWh).... Read more »Source: Today in Energy | Published: March 26, 2024 - 1:00 pm
- December natural gas price in Southern California was the lowest since 2015Natural gas prices at SoCal Citygate, the major price hub in Southern California, averaged $3.61 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) in December 2023—the lowest December price since 2015 when adjusted for inflation—according to data from Natural Gas Intelligence. The main drivers for the low price this past December were:... Read more »Source: Today in Energy | Published: March 25, 2024 - 1:00 pm
- EIA increases oil price forecast following OPEC+ production cut extensionWe increased our forecast prices for crude oil and petroleum products for the remainder of 2024 in our March Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) following the announcement that OPEC+ will extend the existing voluntary production cuts through the second quarter of 2024. We now forecast significantly less global oil production than... Read more »Source: Today in Energy | Published: March 21, 2024 - 1:00 pm
- Natural gas intrastate pipeline capacity additions outpaced interstate additions in 2023In 2023, 5.2 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural gas intrastate pipeline capacity was added in the United States, according to our recently updated Natural Gas Pipeline Projects Tracker. Intrastate pipelines are within a single state (that is, they do not cross state lines) and are regulated by... Read more »Source: Today in Energy | Published: March 20, 2024 - 1:00 pm
Today in Energy
FREEING ENERGY
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- VideoGreg Robinson, host of the World Changing Podcast, interviews Bill about his journey into clean energyIn 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 »Source: Freeing Energy | Published: March 1, 2024 - 8:55 pm
- How the History of Computers Predicts the Future of Energy: Bill Shares Research from Freeing Energy at the Computer Museum of AmericaFreeing 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 »Source: Freeing Energy | Published: January 20, 2024 - 11:26 pm
- Podcast 99: Tom Jensen of FREYR Battery – From Giga Arctic to Giga Americas, the most capital and operationally efficient battery plant in Europe is headed for the US State of GeorgiaFREYR 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 »Source: Freeing Energy | Published: February 12, 2023 - 3:47 pm
- Forbes Magazine interviews Bill Nussey about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and how local energy is reshaping the century-old gridForbes 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 »Source: Freeing Energy | Published: December 18, 2022 - 6:42 pm
- Forbes’ Futures in Focus podcast host Michael Gale interviews Bill Nussey about the Inflation Reduction Act and the unstoppable economics of local energyMichael 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 »Source: Freeing Energy | Published: December 13, 2022 - 6:21 pm
- 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 them?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 »Source: Freeing Energy | Published: December 12, 2022 - 2:41 am
- #HeroesofFreeingEnergy: Bryan HanneganGrowing 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 »Source: Freeing Energy | Published: December 1, 2022 - 6:11 pm
- Nicole Jansen, host of the Leaders of Transformation podcast talks to Bill: How can you tap into the global energy market and help empower billions of people?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 »Source: Freeing Energy | Published: November 7, 2022 - 1:43 pm
- Podcast 097: Donnel Baird – His boyhood Brooklyn apartment was heated with an oven. Now he is pursuing a bold, gutsy vision of how entire cities can retrofit buildings and save on energy costs.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 »Source: Freeing Energy | Published: October 31, 2022 - 7:31 pm
- Christopher Lochhead of the #1 business podcast, Follow Your Different, interviews Bill Nussey about the myths and opportunities of renewable energyChristopher Lochhead, the host of the #1 business podcast, Follow Your Different, interviews Bill Nussey about his book, Freeing Energy The post Christopher Lochhead of the #1 business podcast, Follow Your Different, interviews Bill Nussey about the myths and opportunities of renewable energy appeared first on Freeing Energy.... Read more »Source: Freeing Energy | Published: October 31, 2022 - 12:38 am
Freeing Energy
OILPRICE
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- ● U.S. Hydrogen Developers Seek to Expand IRA Tax Credit RulesDevelopers of hydrogen projects and industry associations are seeking expanded tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, saying in hearings this week that the rules on clean energy for hydrogen production need to be loosened to allow the industry to take off. At the end of last year, the U.S.... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: March 28, 2024 - 11:00 am
- ● Oil Prices Set to Post a Strong Quarterly GainThe recent rally in oil prices is pushing the benchmarks towards a quarter of gains thanks to the OPEC+ output cuts. WTI, according to Bloomberg, has added 14% since the start of the year, topping $82 per barrel earlier this week. Brent crude has gone from around $78 per barrel at... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:30 am
- ● More Canadian Oil Heads to California Ahead of Trans Mountain Pipeline LaunchCanadian oil shipments to Los Angeles hit the highest in four years this month ahead of the formal launch of the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline that is expected to boost export volumes further. According to Vortexa data cited by Bloomberg, three tankers carrying a combined 1.74 million barrels departed from the... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: March 28, 2024 - 8:30 am
- ● The U.S. Breaks Its Self-Imposed Oil Price Ceiling of $79 to Refill the SPRThe latest crude oil purchase that the Department of Energy made as part of refill plans for the strategic petroleum reserve cost an average of over $81 per barrel, exceeding the $79 ceiling set by the federal government. Per an Argus report, the DoE declined to comment on why it had... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: March 28, 2024 - 7:32 am
- ● Why Morgan Stanley Says to Buy Energy Stocks Right NowThe AI boom and Big Tech might be hogging all the media limelight right now, but the smart money is quietly piling into energy stocks. Indeed, the energy sector is the most crowded of all 11 U.S. market sectors, with the sector’s favorite benchmark, Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLE) up 10.7%... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: March 28, 2024 - 1:00 am
- ● Russia and Iran Build Out Gas Alliance String of New Cooperation AgreementsNineteen new cooperation agreements in the areas of oil gas, infrastructure, and finance have been signed in recent days between Iran and Russia, a senior source who works closely with Iran’s Petroleum Ministry told OilPrice.com last week. These build upon the key enhanced cooperation themes laid out in the new 20-year comprehensive cooperation... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: March 28, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Sanctions Begin To Bite Into Russian Oil ExportsThe tightening sanctions on Russia's oil exports are raising freight costs for moving Russian crude and having India scrutinize deliveries to avoid opaque trades. The U.S. upped the ante in the sanctions game last month, and Russia may now have to work out new routes and ways to circumvent sanctions... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: March 27, 2024 - 11:00 pm
- TotalEnergies’ South Africa Ambitions: Wise or Risky?Two environmentalist groups have challenged in court French oil major TotalEnergies’ plans to drill five wells offshore South Africa. The groups seek to stop the drilling, claiming that the environmental impact assessment was not done according to requirements. This is not the first time activists are challenging oil exploration in South Africa.... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: March 27, 2024 - 10:00 pm
- U.S. Heavy Industries Get Green Makeover with $6 Billion BoostThe latest green transition move by the U.S. government is to invest in the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate industries. The White House has announced that it will provide funds for companies across several industries to increase the use of renewable energy and clean technologies to power and run plants, aimed at... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: March 27, 2024 - 9:00 pm
- Western Wind Turbine Manufacturers Struggle to Compete with Chinese PricingChina is quietly dominating another major global sector, wind power. The country accounted for two-thirds of the entire global build in 2023 and now boasts a 77GW portfolio, more than ten times that of the US, the next largest market. Data from Bloomberg’s specialist research unit NEF out today shows... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: March 27, 2024 - 8:00 pm
- Argentina-Venezuela Tensions Escalate After Diplomatic SpatTensions between Argentina and Venezuela have worsened after a diplomatic spat between the two South American nations. Argentina has accused Venezuela of cutting the power supply to its embassy in Caracas after its diplomats invited Venezuela’s opposition leaders due to concerns about “the deterioration of the institutional situation and the acts of... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: March 27, 2024 - 7:30 pm
- Cool Paint Coatings Can Help Mitigate the Urban Heat Island EffectA Nanyang Technological University real-world study has shown that the use of cool paint coatings in cities can help pedestrians feel up to 1.5º Celsius (2.7º F) cooler, making the urban area more comfortable for work and play. The research paper exploring the development has been published in Sustainable Cities... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: March 27, 2024 - 7:00 pm
- Investigators To Examine Whether Dirty Fuel Caused Baltimore Bridge CrashA safety probe into a Baltimore bridge collapse will determine whether contaminated fuel played a part in the accident whereby a giant ship lost power and crashed into the bridge forcing it to collapse. Early investigations suggest that the Singapore-flagged Dali cargo ship was setting off from the Port of Baltimore to... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: March 27, 2024 - 6:30 pm
- Nickel Prices Expected to Drop Further in 2024Via Metal Miner Will there be a rebound in Chinese nickel purchases in 2024? Furthermore, will it serve to bolster the market in the near term? Following a lengthy period of de-stocking last year, these are just some of the questions with implications for the global nickel price. As... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: March 27, 2024 - 6:00 pm
- Netherlands’ $900 Billion Pension Funds Ready to Invest Big in RenewablesThe Netherlands' five largest pension funds have said they are willing to invest billions in the country’s renewable energy sector and the electricity grid. The funds, with a combined 900 billion euros ($975 billion) in assets, have offered to help with finances and expertise in the nation’s electric grid expansion and sustainable... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: March 27, 2024 - 5:30 pm
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ENERGY DAILY
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- ● Rice University Leads $15.5 Million Project to Advance Large Hadron Collider ResearchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024 Rice University's physics team, under the leadership of Wei Li, has received a $15.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Physics to spearhead upgrades to the Large Hadron Collider's Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) program. This initiative marks a... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:55 pm
- ● Cailabs Records Exceptional Growth in Photonics Sector Amid Industry ExpansionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2024 In a significant uptick, Cailabs, a leader in laser communications, has reported a surge in its business, with new contracts for its Optical Ground Station (OGS) products increasing by 113% year over year and orders for its laser material processing products up by... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:55 pm
- ● New Insights into the Van Allen Belts: Rethinking Particle Dynamics in SpaceLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 22, 2024 A study by the University of Birmingham has set a new direction for understanding the hazardous environment of near-Earth space, marking a significant advancement towards developing innovative theories and methods for predicting and analyzing space particle behavior, with far-reaching implications for both theoretical research... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:55 pm
- ● NASA industry team advances Lidar technology for Earth and Lunar missionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024 This summer, NASA engineers will embark on airborne tests of innovative laser technologies designed for Earth science and potentially enhancing lunar exploration models. These instruments, based on light detection and ranging (lidar) technology, promise to refine the accuracy of models depicting the Moon's... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:55 pm
- ● India developing multi-swarm drone technology for forest fire managementSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 22, 2024 Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a pioneering approach to combat natural disasters such as forest fires by deploying multiple swarms of drones, leveraging their coordinated efforts for more effective disaster management. Forest fires, exacerbated by climate change, pose a... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:55 pm
- ● Enhancing AI Truth Detection: A New Approach Against Economic DeceitLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2024 In an innovative leap, NC State University researchers have crafted a novel training methodology that significantly enhances artificial intelligence (AI) systems' ability to discern truth from falsehood, especially in scenarios where individuals might be motivated to misrepresent information for financial gain. This advancement... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:55 pm
- ● NASA Develops New Software to Optimize Freshwater Observation MissionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 In an era where Earth's freshwater resources are increasingly under scrutiny, NASA has taken a significant step forward by developing a software tool designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of science missions aimed at observing terrestrial freshwater. Spearheaded by Bart Forman, an... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:55 pm
- ● Navigating the Iron Ore Market with Ursa Space's Satellite InsightLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 In a significant advancement for commodity market analysis, Ursa Space has unveiled a new weekly dataset providing volumetric measurements of iron ore stockpiles across critical global locations. Leveraging cutting-edge satellite imagery, this subscription-based service offers precise, unbiased data, setting a new benchmark in... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:55 pm
- ● Early Adopters of NASA's PACE Data to Study Air Quality, Ocean HealthGreenbelt MD (SPX) Mar 26, 2024 From the atmosphere down to the surface of the ocean, data from NASA's PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) satellite benefits ecosystems, human health, and underrepresented communities. Years before the launch in February 2024, mission leaders from NASA teamed with dozens of applied scientists... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:55 pm
- ● China Achieves Groundbreaking Milestone in Deep-Earth Exploration with Tarim Basin DrillSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 In a remarkable display of technical prowess and determination, China's latest scientific venture has surpassed a significant milestone. The Shenditake 1 drill hole, operating within the vast expanses of the Tarim Basin in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, has successfully breached the 10,000-meter depth.... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:55 pm
- ● Engineering household robots to have a little common senseBoston MA (SPX) Mar 26, 2024 From wiping up spills to serving up food, robots are being taught to carry out increasingly complicated household tasks. Many such home-bot trainees are learning through imitation; they are programmed to copy the motions that a human physically guides them through. It turns out... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:55 pm
- ● NIMS Unveils Revolutionary N-Channel Diamond Transistor for Extreme ConditionsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 22, 2024 Researchers at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) have successfully developed the world's first n-channel diamond metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET), marking a major advancement in semiconductor technology. This innovation opens the door to creating diamond-based complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) integrated circuits, particularly beneficial f... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:55 pm
- ● Cambridge working to unlock new solar energy pathwaysLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 21, 2024 In a study conducted by the University of Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory and AMOLF in Amsterdam, researchers have uncovered innovative methods to enhance solar energy capture, shifting the focus from solely improving solar cell efficiency. The study, recently published in Joule, delves into the application... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:55 pm
- ● UC San Diego Scientists Unveil Plant-Based Polymers that Biodegrade Microplastics in MonthsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024 As the environmental and health hazards of microplastics become increasingly evident, researchers at the University of California San Diego, in collaboration with Algenesis, have made a literally groundbreaking discovery. Their development of algae-based polymers marks a significant advancement in the quest for sustainable... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:55 pm
- ● Revolutionizing Particle Physics: AI's Role in Deciphering Complex Particle PathsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 22, 2024 Artificial intelligence to reconstruct particle paths leading to new physics In the realm of nuclear physics, artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the way particle paths are reconstructed in accelerators, promising advancements in the search for new physics. Scientists at the Institute of... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:55 pm
Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment
PV MAGAZINE
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- ● Suniva, Heliene to jointly produce US-made solar modulesSuniva has agreed to supply domestically manufactured solar cells to Heliene under a three-year sourcing contract, for integration into its solar modules.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: March 28, 2024 - 12:15 pm
- ● PV-driven green hydrogen may be sold in Australia at $2/kg by 2030Australian researchers have calculated the levelised cost of green hydrogen under different installed capex scenarios for 2030. They also looked into the different possible sizing of PEM electrolyzers.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: March 28, 2024 - 11:31 am
- ● New machine learning tech for short-term PV power generation forecastingResearchers in China have applied a machine learning technology based on temporal convolutional networks in PV power forecasting for the first time. The new model reportedly outperforms similar models during all seasons.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: March 28, 2024 - 11:14 am
- ● Japanese researchers develop waterproof, flexible organic solar cell with 14.3% efficiencyThe organic cell retained 89% of its initial performance after being immersed in water for four hours and survived a washing machine cycle. The researchers plan to develop the technology further, with an end goal of using it for wearable devices.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: March 28, 2024 - 11:08 am
- ● Bureau Veritas certifies SolarDuck’s offshore PV platformCertification specialist Bureau Veritas has awarded what is says is the world’s first prototype certification for a floating offshore solar solution. It will now be deployed in the North Sea, off the coast of The Hague.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: March 28, 2024 - 10:00 am
- ● Adani Green switches on 180 MW of solar in IndiaAdani Green Energy (AGEL) has commissioned a 180 MW solar plant under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI).... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:15 am
- ● Australia announces ‘pit to panel’ solar manufacturing programThe Australian government will allocate AUD 1 billion ($652.8 million) to help build a domestic solar panel manufacturing industry to underpin the nation’s future as a renewable energy superpower.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: March 28, 2024 - 8:30 am
- ● Daikin debuts residential air-to-air heat pumpThe Korean manufacturer claims the new product has a seasonal energy efficiency ratio of up to 9.47 and a seasonal coefficient of performance of up to 5.20.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: March 28, 2024 - 8:00 am
- ● IRENA says solar capacity rose by 345.5 GW in 2023The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says developers installed 345.5 GW of solar throughout the world in 2023. China mainly drove the surge, accounting for nearly three-quarters of all new renewable energy, but IRENA says more equitable growth will be needed to hit 2030 deployment targets.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: March 28, 2024 - 7:45 am
- ● Californians could see up to $128 fixed charge added to their monthly electric billThe monthly charge would be assessed regardless of any energy conservation efforts or solar production at home. Eighteen California Congressional representatives wrote a letter to the Public Utilities Commission warning the proposed charge would harm low- and middle income residents and “undercut investments in renewable energy.”... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: March 28, 2024 - 5:40 am
- Meyer Burger announces 500 layoffs at German PV module factoryMeyer Burger says it plans to lay off 500 people at its PV module factory in Germany, but some employees might be relocated within the company. It says about 400 workers will lose their jobs.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: March 27, 2024 - 3:45 pm
- Europe records 24 PPA deals for 1.1 GW of solar in FebruaryInvestors and developers in Europe signed 24 power purchase agreements (PPAs) for 1.1 GW of solar in February, making it a “month to remember," according to Swiss consultancy Pexapark.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: March 27, 2024 - 3:40 pm
- Quebec announces 300 MW solar tenderThe government of the Canadian province of Quebec aims to deploy 300 MW of solar through tenders under utility Hydro-Quebec, in a bid to diversify the supply of renewables.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: March 27, 2024 - 3:00 pm
- Portugal’s largest PV project falls under scrutinyThe Portuguese authorities are now reviewing the environmental authorization granted to a 1.2 GW PV project under development by Prosolia and Iberdrola. The massive Fernando Pessoa solar facility will be built in Santiago do Cacém, about 200 kilometers south of Lisbon.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: March 27, 2024 - 2:00 pm
- Italian municipality offers free EV recharging via off-grid PV shadeThe municipality of Falconara Marittima, Italy, has installed a free off-grid photovoltaic shade for electric vehicle charging at no cost to users. The system has a capacity of 7 kW and includes a 10 kWh battery.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: March 27, 2024 - 1:00 pm
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OFFSHORE WIND
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- ● Equinor Forms Union Alliance for New York’s First Offshore Wind HubEmpire Wind and the Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York and Vicinity […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: March 28, 2024 - 11:12 am
- ● UK’s Sixth Contracts for Difference Round OpenThe UK Government has opened the sixth allocation round (AR6) of the Contracts for […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: March 28, 2024 - 10:01 am
- ● New England Offshore Wind Auction Attracts Four BiddersFour developers have submitted their bids in response to the combined Connecticut-Massachusetts-Rhode Island offshore […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:05 am
- RWE and Vattenfall Complete Multi-Gigawatt Offshore Wind Transaction in UKRWE and Vattenfall have completed the sale of three offshore wind projects in the […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: March 27, 2024 - 2:23 pm
- Corio, Prumo Team Up to Explore Using Brazilian Port for Offshore Wind ProjectsCorio Generation and Brazilian port developer Prumo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: March 27, 2024 - 2:00 pm
- Palfinger Receives Crane Order for 1 GW Taiwanese Offshore Wind FarmPalfinger has signed a contract to deliver an equipment package for two substations at […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: March 27, 2024 - 1:43 pm
- SSE Renewables Picks Ventus for Seagreen Maintenance WorkUK-based Ventus Energy has been awarded a contract by SSE Renewables to provide maintenance […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: March 27, 2024 - 12:43 pm
- Wind Turbine Installation on Dogger Bank A to Resume in May, Voltaire Undergoing Scheduled Maintenance in NetherlandsThe jack-up vessel Voltaire has installed twelve wind turbines at the Dogger Bank A […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: March 27, 2024 - 12:07 pm
- Cadeler Inks Wind Turbine Installation Deal for Wind ScyllaDenmark’s Cadeler has signed an offshore wind turbine installation contract for the vessel, Wind […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: March 27, 2024 - 10:38 am
- Construction of World’s First Energy Island About to StartOffshore construction work on Princess Elisabeth Island, the world’s first energy island, is expected […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: March 27, 2024 - 10:06 am
Offshore Wind
ECOWATCH
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- ● ‘Climate Change Is Changing the Geography of Wine,’ Study FindsMore heat waves and unpredictable rainfall could destroy vineyards from California to Greece by 2100, according to a new study, while at the same time creating ideal conditions for wine growing in the United Kingdom and other unexpected regions. “Climate change is affecting grape yield, composition and wine quality. As... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: March 28, 2024 - 2:23 am
- VideoBrazil and France ‘Join Forces’ With $1.1 Billion Green Investment Plan for Amazon RainforestFrench President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met this week in Belém — host of the 2025 United Nations COP30 climate talks. The leaders agreed to launch a $1.1 billion green investment plan for the Amazon rainforest. The four-year plan would be financed by public... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: March 27, 2024 - 10:35 pm
- Video$1 Trillion Worth of Food Is Wasted Globally per Year, UN Report FindsThe UN’s latest Food Waste Index Report, compiled in collaboration with the charity WRAP, reveals that food waste has skyrocketed, with over 1 billion meals wasted per day and over $1 trillion worth of food waste generated per year around the world. The report found that 783 million people lived... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: March 27, 2024 - 5:30 pm
- Specialized Paint Coatings Help Cities Feel as Much as 1.5°C Cooler, Study FindsA new study by researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) has demonstrated that the use of particular paint coatings in urban settings can help city dwellers feel as much as 1.5 degrees Celsius cooler, creating a more livable environment. Additives in cool paint coatings reflect the sun, reducing the... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: March 26, 2024 - 11:47 pm
- Video‘Nature Has Rights’: Aruba Could Become 2nd Country to Recognize Rights of Nature in ConstitutionAruba has drafted a constitutional amendment that would make it the second country in the world to recognize that nature has inherent rights. The amendment also affirms that people are entitled to a “clean, healthy and sustainable environment,” reported Inside Climate News. The draft bill was announced by the country’s... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: March 26, 2024 - 9:32 pm
- People With Views of Greenery or Water at Home Get Better Sleep, New Global Study FindsThe maple tree outside your bedroom window may be a pretty sight to see first thing in the morning, but it could also be helping you get a good night’s sleep, according to new research. A global study conducted in 18 countries found a link between people who live within... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: March 26, 2024 - 8:34 pm
- VideoDespite Weather Extremes, Australia’s Grey-Headed Flying Fox ‘Is Doing OK’The grey-headed and spectacled species of mainland flying fox — common in Australia, also known as “fruit bats” — have historically experienced such low numbers that they faced the possibility of extinction, reported The Conversation. But after a decade-long survey by the National Flying-fox Monitoring Program (NFFMP) — coordinated by... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: March 25, 2024 - 10:13 pm
- VideoBiden’s DOE Announces $6 Billion to Reduce Industrial Carbon Footprint of Steel, Concrete and Foods Like CheeseThe United States Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $6 billion in funding to decarbonize the country’s heavy industry facilities, including those that produce concrete, steel, iron and foods like cheese. As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda, DOE has planned 33 projects in more than 20... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: March 25, 2024 - 8:47 pm
- EU Nature Restoration Plan Postponed IndefinitelyThe European Union’s nature restoration law, which had set out to restore 20% of land and sea areas in the EU by 2030, has now been postponed indefinitely after a vote to pass the bill on Monday was canceled. The nature restoration law was initially proposed in June 2022 and... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: March 25, 2024 - 7:02 pm
- California’s Yurok Tribe Becomes First to Steward Land Alongside National Park ServiceCalifornia’s Yurok Tribe had 90 percent of its territory stolen during the mid-1800s gold rush. Now, it will be getting a piece of its land back that serves as a gateway to Redwood state and national parks. For decades, the ancient redwoods on former Yurok lands were decimated for lumber... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: March 23, 2024 - 4:35 pm
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- ● Could $1 billion actually bring solar manufacturing back to Australia? It’s worth a shotBy 2050, solar should provide most of our electricity – but only if we have enough panels. Can they be made in Australia? The post Could $1 billion actually bring solar manufacturing back to Australia? It’s worth a shot appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: March 28, 2024 - 10:17 am
- ● Hydro Tasmania on the hunt for a new CEO amid political and renewable turmoilTasmanian utility begins hunt for new CEO, following the news that current chief will step down from the role in October. The post Hydro Tasmania on the hunt for a new CEO amid political and renewable turmoil appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: March 28, 2024 - 2:44 am
- ● Capacity Investment Scheme needs to set high bar for communities hosting renewablesWithout exception, the CIS should encourage projects that do good community engagement, with good environmental plans and good local content outcomes. The post Capacity Investment Scheme needs to set high bar for communities hosting renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: March 28, 2024 - 12:31 am
- Australia’s biggest coal generator teams up with SunDrive to make solar at LiddellAGL signs MoU with Cannon-Brookes backed PV innovator SunDrive to explore "first of its kind" solar manufacturing at site of the shuttered Liddell plant. The post Australia’s biggest coal generator teams up with SunDrive to make solar at Liddell appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: March 27, 2024 - 11:45 pm
- Solar ducks and big batteries: How Alice Springs grid could run five hours a day with no fossil fuelsAlice Springs may be able to run on 100 pct renewables for an average five hours a day. Even the fossil fuel generator owners are on board. The post Solar ducks and big batteries: How Alice Springs grid could run five hours a day with no fossil fuels appeared first... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: March 27, 2024 - 11:08 pm
- “Unconscionable:” Eraring delay could cost $150m a year, adding to massive Origin windfall, report saysNew analysis says the potential taxpayer cost of keeping Eraring open for another few years would be "unconscionable", and not needed. The post “Unconscionable:” Eraring delay could cost $150m a year, adding to massive Origin windfall, report says appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: March 27, 2024 - 1:10 pm
- Solar Sunshot: Albanese pledges $1bn to take Australia from “pit to panel”Federal Labor puts its money on Australian made solar, pledging $1bn to kickstart the supply chain in regions like the NSW Hunter. The post Solar Sunshot: Albanese pledges $1bn to take Australia from “pit to panel” appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: March 27, 2024 - 12:30 pm
- If we properly priced death caused by carbon emissions, we might get to net zero a lot quickerAdding a price on mortality caused by carbon emissions might help change consumption patterns for items such as red meat and 4WDs. Smoking laws provide a template. The post If we properly priced death caused by carbon emissions, we might get to net zero a lot quicker appeared first on... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: March 27, 2024 - 10:35 am
- Gas plant owner hit with big fine for sitting idle in major blackout first blamed on renewablesThe owners of the largest gas plant in South Australia have been hit with a heavy fine for the role it played in a major blackout in early 2017, when it sat idle and failed to comply with market rules. The post Gas plant owner hit with big fine for... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: March 27, 2024 - 10:25 am
- Energy Insiders Podcast: Managing solar ducks in the middle of AustraliaCan Alice Springs switch off fossil fuels in the middle of the day? Lyndon Frearson from Ekistica on the options and lessons for the NEM. Plus: Eraring and NVES. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Managing solar ducks in the middle of Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: March 27, 2024 - 9:19 am