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US ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
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- Lower CO2 emissions are partially due to shifts in power generation sourcesWe forecast the U.S. energy sector to emit about 4,790 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) in 2023, a 3% decrease from 2022. Much of this decline results from lower electricity generation from coal-fired power plants due to higher generation from renewable sources such as solar power. We expect... Read more »Source: Today in Energy | Published: November 28, 2023 - 1:00 pm
- Electric vehicles and hybrids grow to a record-high 18% of U.S. light-duty vehicle salesSales of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric vehicles (BEV) in the United States rose to 17.7% of new light-duty vehicle sales in third-quarter 2023, according to data from Wards Intelligence. Sales of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and BEVs have accounted for 15.8% of all new light-duty vehicle sales in the United... Read more »Source: Today in Energy | Published: November 27, 2023 - 12:00 pm
- U.S. gasoline prices decline amid lower gasoline demand and falling crude oil pricesOn November 20, 2023, the Monday before Thanksgiving, the retail price of regular gasoline averaged $3.29 per gallon (gal) across the United States, 10% less than the same time last year. After adjusting for inflation (real terms), retail gasoline prices this Thanksgiving weekend are 13% lower than last year, but... Read more »Source: Today in Energy | Published: November 22, 2023 - 1:00 pm
- The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil transit chokepointThe Strait of Hormuz, located between Oman and Iran, connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil chokepoint because large volumes of oil flow through the strait. In 2022, its oil flow averaged 21 million... Read more »Source: Today in Energy | Published: November 21, 2023 - 12:00 pm
- Natural gas combined-cycle power plants increased utilization with improved technologyThe average utilization rate (or capacity factor) for the entire U.S. fleet of combined-cycle natural gas turbine (CCGT) electric power plants has risen as the operating efficiency of new CCGT units has improved. The CCGT capacity factor rose from 40% in 2008 to 57% in 2022. Increased efficiency improved the... Read more »Source: Today in Energy | Published: November 20, 2023 - 1:00 pm
Today in Energy
FREEING ENERGY
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- 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
- The Oil and Gas Global Network’s Editor-in-Chief Mark LaCour goes toe-to-toe with Bill Nussey about renewable energy and fossil fuelsOGGN is the largest media organization of its type. Their Edit-in-Chief, Mark LaCour hosts a fair, fun, and occasionally spirted discussion on climate change, monopolies, and the future of energy. The post The Oil and Gas Global Network’s Editor-in-Chief Mark LaCour goes toe-to-toe with Bill Nussey about renewable energy and... Read more »Source: Freeing Energy | Published: October 26, 2022 - 10:10 pm
- ‘Disrupting Energy with an Entrepreneurial Perspective;’ Bill Nussey is interviewed by the utility-industry podcast, Energy CentralUtility-focused podcast Energy Central and its host, Jason Price, talk to Bill Nussey about the coming disruption of local energy. The post ‘Disrupting Energy with an Entrepreneurial Perspective;’ Bill Nussey is interviewed by the utility-industry podcast, Energy Central appeared first on Freeing Energy.... Read more »Source: Freeing Energy | Published: October 26, 2022 - 3:09 am
Freeing Energy
OILPRICE
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- ● EV's Become Cash Cow For Swing StatesWhat do marijuana and electric vehicles have in common? They are two consumer products that Americans tend to strongly favor or disapprove of depending on their party affiliation. In other words, they are two of the most polarizing consumer products on the market. Back in 2019, Colorado Governor Jared Polis... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: November 29, 2023 - 1:00 am
- ● Russia Takes Control of Iraq’s Biggest Oil Discovery for 20 YearsPreliminary estimates suggested that Iraq’s Eridu oil field holds between 7-10 billion barrels of reserves. Senior Russian oil industry sources spoken to exclusively by OilPrice.com last week said the true figure may well be 50 percent more than the higher figure of that band. In either event, the Eridu field - part... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: November 29, 2023 - 12:00 am
- The Future of Fossil Fuels in the Spotlight at COP28 Climate SummitThe debate about the future of fossil fuels is expected to take center stage at the COP28 climate summit starting in Dubai on Thursday. While the UN and environmental organizations are pushing for language in the final statement to include a timeline on the phase-out of fossil fuels, some of... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: November 28, 2023 - 11:00 pm
- U.S. Gas Grid Needs Upgrade. It Might Never Get It.A small California town in the San Francisco Bay Area is planning to unhook a whole block from the gas network. This is the town of Albany’s approach to decarbonization, and it is using $200,000 in federal government money to do it. The thing is, Albany is not the only town that... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: November 28, 2023 - 10:00 pm
- U.S. Crude Oil, Gasoline, Cushing See Inventory DipsCrude oil inventories in the United States fell this week by 817,000 barrels for week ending November 24, according to The American Petroleum Institute (API), after a 9.05-million-barrel rise in crude inventories in the week prior, API data showed. Analysts had expected a 2 million barrel draw. API data shows... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: November 28, 2023 - 9:49 pm
- Obscure Coal Stock Is World's Best 2023 IPOThe world’s best-performing IPO stock this year is a little known Indonesian coal mining company that’s backed by one of Southeast Asia’s richest men. PT Petrindo Jaya Kreasi has soared more than 2,900% since it listed in March following a $25 million offering. Yet it still has no analyst coverage, is... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: November 28, 2023 - 9:00 pm
- Michigan Governor Signs Clean Energy PackageMichigan’s governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law on Tuesday a clean energy package that will have the state carbon-free by 2040. The clean energy package, known as the Clean Energy and Jobs Act, is a compilation of bills designed to improve energy efficiency requirements in the state and simplify the... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: November 28, 2023 - 8:30 pm
- Saving The Energy Lost In Organic Solar CellsA Technical University of Munich (TUM) research group has shown that certain organic dyes can help build virtual highways for energy in organic solar cells. The sun sends enormous amounts of energy to the earth. Nevertheless, some of it is lost in solar cells. This is an obstacle in the use... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: November 28, 2023 - 8:00 pm
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Aircraft Startup Secures FundingAircraft developer Zeroavia has secured the backing of the UK infrastructure bank in its latest fundraising round, as it looks to build hydrogen-electric engines for low-carbon flying. The firm, which has bases in London, Kemble and California, said it had raised a total of $116m (£91.9m) in Series C funding... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: November 28, 2023 - 7:00 pm
- OPEC+ Rollover Agreement Likely Scenario, Meeting Could Be Delayed AgainAmid a flurry of unrest amid the OPEC+ oil group, a rollover of the prior agreement is the likely scenario, with deeper production cuts being less likely, four OPEC+ sources told Reuters on Tuesday. The next meeting to discuss the plan for 2024 oil production among the group was previously... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: November 28, 2023 - 6:30 pm
- Will the Green Energy Stock Crash Continue Next Year?The latest Bloomberg MLIV Pulse survey of over 600 professional and retail investors revealed more than half of them anticipate that the downturn in 'green' energy stocks will persist into next year, posing challenges for some investors who have been trying to catch the 'falling knife.' The survey, conducted Nov.... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: November 28, 2023 - 6:00 pm
- BlackRock’s Plan for an Additional $4 Trillion in Climate InvestmentThe world’s biggest asset manager, BlackRock, says that significant reforms in the public sector and public financial institutions could close the gap in climate financing in the emerging markets and free up to $4 trillion more in decarbonization investments by 2050. The BlackRock Investment Institute (BII) published a paper... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: November 28, 2023 - 5:30 pm
- Car Dealers Warn Biden Administration to Pump Brakes on EV PlansMost US car buyers aren’t interested in purchasing electric vehicles, incentives or not, a group of US car deals known as EV Voice of the Customer warned the Biden Administration on Tuesday. In a letter addressed to US President Joe Biden, EV Voice of the Customer persuaded the Administration to... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: November 28, 2023 - 5:00 pm
- Sanctioned Tankers Could Undermine India’s Push to Buy Cheap Russian OilIndia is still considering whether to allow a now-sanctioned tanker carrying Russian oil to approach and dock at one of its ports—a sign that the U.S. clampdown on Russian crude trade could limit India’s ability to buy and import cheaper oil. The NS Century tanker is owned by Russia’s state-owned... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: November 28, 2023 - 4:30 pm
- Brent Breaks Back Above $80 as OPEC+ Meeting LoomsBrent climbed back above $80 on Tuesday as storms disrupted oil and product exports from Russia’s Novorossiysk port, but it is U.S. inventories and the upcoming OPEC+ meeting that will drive oil price movements this week.Chart of the Week- This year’s Thanksgiving has recorded the busiest air traffic day ever... Read more »Source: Oilprice.com | Published: November 28, 2023 - 4:00 pm
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ENERGY DAILY
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- ● Telescope Array detects second highest-energy cosmic ray everSalt Lake City UT (SPX) Nov 24, 2023 In 1991, the University of Utah Fly's Eye experiment detected the highest-energy cosmic ray ever observed. Later dubbed the Oh-My-God particle, the cosmic ray's energy shocked astrophysicists. Nothing in our galaxy had the power to produce it, and the particle had more... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: November 29, 2023 - 3:43 am
- ● Autonomous excavator creates 3D map of rocks to build 19-foot-tall wallWashington DC (UPI) Nov 22, 2023 An autonomous excavator developed by researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, Switzerland, has successfully constructed 19.6-foot-tall and 130-foot-long wall. The excavator, named HEAP, scans rocks to determine their size, shape and center of gravity. An algorithm then determines the best... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: November 29, 2023 - 3:43 am
- ● NASA uses two worlds to test future Mars helicopter designsPasadena CA (JPL) Nov 24, 2023 For the first time in history, two planets have been home to testing future aircraft designs. On this world, a new rotor that could be used with next-generation Mars helicopters was recently tested at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, spinning at near-supersonic... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: November 29, 2023 - 3:43 am
- ● NASA's future space exploration bolstered by major plutonium-238 deliveryLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 24, 2023 The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) recent achievement in shipping a substantial amount of heat source plutonium-238 to the Los Alamos National Laboratory signifies a pivotal advancement for NASA's future space missions. This latest shipment, consisting of 0.5 kilograms (a little over 1... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: November 29, 2023 - 3:43 am
- ● Xi says China must protect foreign firms' rights, intellectual propertyBeijing (AFP) Nov 28, 2023 Chinese leader Xi Jinping has ordered greater protection for international firms' rights and intellectual property, state media reported Tuesday, as Beijing works to lure in foreign companies spooked by a crackdown and an ailing economy. US and European firms in China have said that doing... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: November 29, 2023 - 3:43 am
- ● UAE sought to use COP28 to advance oil deals: reportLondon (AFP) Nov 27, 2023 The United Arab Emirates planned to exploit meetings with foreign governments arranged due to its COP28 hosting role to strike fossil fuel deals, according to leaked documents obtained by the BBC. The leaked briefing notes, obtained by journalists at the Centre for Climate Reporting (CCR)... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: November 29, 2023 - 3:43 am
- ● Climate change already reducing global GDP: reportParis (AFP) Nov 28, 2023 Climate change is already shaving billions off the world's economy, with developing countries hardest hit, according to a new report published Tuesday ahead of COP28 climate negotiations. The report by the University of Delaware estimated that impacts from human-caused climate change cut 6.3 percent from... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: November 29, 2023 - 3:43 am
- ● Framatome AG established in Switzerland to enhance local nuclear expertiseZurich, Switzerland (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 Framatome, a leading player in the nuclear energy sector, has recently announced a strategic expansion in Switzerland with the creation of Framatome AG, a new subsidiary. This move marks a significant development in the company's efforts to provide specialized local nuclear services to Swiss... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: November 29, 2023 - 3:43 am
- ● The 'rarely unified' blocs behind climate talksParis (AFP) Nov 28, 2023 The UN's climate negotiations involve a diplomatic tug of war between eclectic blocs of countries that group together to push common interests even though geopolitics might divide them. The COP28, or Conference of Parties, begins on Thursday in Dubai and is meant to last 13... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: November 29, 2023 - 3:43 am
- ● Ansys Simulation Aids NuScale in Developing First-Ever Approved SMRLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR), a pioneer in nuclear technology, has achieved a significant milestone by integrating Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) simulation solutions in the design of its Small Modular Reactor (SMR), the NuScale Power Module (NPM). This collaboration marks the first time an SMR... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: November 29, 2023 - 3:43 am
- ● A nanosatellite and a hot air balloon for emergency broadband anywhereBarcelona, Spain (SPX) Nov 24, 2023 Ninety-five per cent of the planet's population has access to broadband internet, via cable or a mobile network. However, there are still some places and situations in which staying connected can be very difficult. Quick responses are necessary in emergency situations, such as after... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: November 29, 2023 - 3:43 am
- ● Compact accelerator technology achieves major energy milestoneAustin TX (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 Particle accelerators hold great potential for semiconductor applications, medical imaging and therapy, and research in materials, energy and medicine. But conventional accelerators require plenty of elbow room - kilometers - making them expensive and limiting their presence to a handful of national labs and... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: November 29, 2023 - 3:43 am
- ● The secret life of an electromagnonWurenlingen, Switzerland (SPX) Nov 29, 2023 Scientists have revealed how lattice vibrations and spins talk to each other in a hybrid excitation known as an electromagnon. To achieve this, they used a unique combination of experiments at the X-ray free electron laser SwissFEL. Understanding this fundamental process at the atomic... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: November 29, 2023 - 3:43 am
- ● Physicists discover molecule-like structure of nuclear ground stateHangzhou, China (SPX) Nov 29, 2023 Scientists from the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), along with their collaborators, have recently discovered a molecular-type structure in the ground state of atomic nuclei. The study was published in Physical Review Letters and highlighted as a... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: November 29, 2023 - 3:43 am
- ● A spectrum of possibilities: insights into the evolution of far-red light photosynthesisLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 29, 2023 A collaborative study led by Dr. Christopher Gisriel at Yale University and Dr. Tanai Cardona at Queen Mary University of London, published in Frontiers in Plant Science, offers new insight on the origin and evolution of a unique type of photosynthesis that enables some... Read more »Source: Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business - Energy and the Environment | Published: November 29, 2023 - 3:43 am
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PV MAGAZINE
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- The Hydrogen Stream: Brazil reveals $3.6 billion hydrogen production planBrazil has announced a $3.6 billion hydrogen production plan, Adnoc has launched a green hydrogen refueling-station pilot in the United Arab Emirates, and the European Union has moved forward on the establishment of EU-wide hydrogen rules.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: November 28, 2023 - 4:50 pm
- Chinese PV Industry Brief: CHN Energy buys 10 GW of solar modules at $0.15/WCHN Energy has acquired 10 GW of solar modules at $0.15/W in its most recent solar module procurement round. The state-owned company says it bought 3.21 GW of panels from Longi, 740 MW from Tongwei, 2.49 GW from Astronergy, and 3.56 GW from JinkoSolar.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: November 28, 2023 - 4:40 pm
- India’s Waaree secures US order for 1.5 GW of TOPCon solar modulesIndia's Waaree has signed a three-year deal with Acciona to supply 1.5 GW of TOPCon solar modules for the Spanish developer's PV installations in the United States from 2024 to 2026.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: November 28, 2023 - 4:00 pm
- Maharlika Consortium wins Philippines microgrid tenderThe Philippines Department of Energy says the Maharlika Consortium – representing three companies – will develop two microgrid hybrid solar and diesel generator power plants for "underserved" communities located on Panlaitan island and the island of Mindoro.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: November 28, 2023 - 3:45 pm
- Renewables helping China to halve power prices compared to US, EuropeWood Mackenzie says in a new report that China could install 230 GW of PV and wind capacity and export more than 200 GW of solar panels in 2023. Unlike Europe and United States, the country is avoiding the high curtailment of PV and wind.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: November 28, 2023 - 1:45 pm
- Solarwatt announces 85 layoffsGerman module manufacturer Solarwatt blamed market disruptions and very low module prices for its decision to lay off 10% of employees at the end of the year.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: November 28, 2023 - 1:41 pm
- Casting the net for solar recruitsSolar-industry companies need to forget ideas about office-based roles and look far afield to source the recruits necessary for the energy transition – and then they need to keep them loyal by offering a rewarding career.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: November 28, 2023 - 1:00 pm
- Japan’s 18th solar auction concludes with lowest bid of $0.053/kWhJapan’s latest procurement exercise was open to PV projects above 250 kW in size. The lowest price came in at JPY 7.94 ($0.053)/kWh, with 105 MW of allocated capacity.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: November 28, 2023 - 12:34 pm
- Polysilicon prices could hit all-time low by year-endBernreuter Research says in a new report that it expects polysilicon prices to soon dip below the historical low of $6.75/kg, which was reached in June 2020. It says global polysilicon capacity could hit 2.75 million metric tons (MT) by the end of December, with just 200,000 MT of the... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: November 28, 2023 - 12:00 pm
- Chad launches tender for engineer to oversee 30 MW PV plant constructionThe Republic of Chad has started accepting applications for a consulting engineer to supervise the construction of a 30 MW (AC) ground-mounted solar power plant – with a 60 MWh storage system, 90 kV line and 90/33 kV substation – near the national capital, N’Djamena.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: November 28, 2023 - 9:34 am
- Performance parameters for residential heat pumps linked to PV, storageGerman researchers measured a PV-powered heat pump with battery storage in a single-family home in Freiburg, Germany, for a period of a year. It features smart grid-ready tech that adjusts operations based on the grid.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: November 28, 2023 - 9:30 am
- AEG releases 445 W all-black TOPCon solar module with 22.27% efficiencyAEG is offering three versions of its new all-black solar panels, with power outputs of 435 W to 445 W and efficiency ratings ranging from 21.5% to 22.0%. They feature 108 half-cut monocrystalline cells with n-type technology.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: November 28, 2023 - 8:45 am
- New multilevel PV inverter concept based on switched capacitors, single DC inputScientists in India have developed a 500 W seven-level inverter prototype based on switched capacitors. The device is reportedly able to achieve a high efficiency despite switching, conduction, and capacitor voltage ripple losses.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: November 28, 2023 - 8:43 am
- Sparc Hydrogen tests prototype photocatalytic water-splitting reactorSparc Hydrogen has successfully tested a green hydrogen tech prototype and is now advancing to a pilot plant study near Adelaide, Australia.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: November 28, 2023 - 8:00 am
- Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells provide extra protection against reverse-bias degradationAn international research team demonstrated that monolithic perovskite-silicon tandem cells do not suffer the same degree of reverse bias degradation that is typically seen in perovskite single junction solar cells under partial shading. They explained that the tandem devices are “protected” by the silicon subcell.... Read more »Source: pv magazine International | Published: November 28, 2023 - 7:48 am
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OFFSHORE WIND
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- Live from Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2023Welcome to the Live Blog! Here is the Offshore Energy Day 1 – Video […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: November 28, 2023 - 4:35 pm
- Damen Launches World’s First Fully Electric SOV Capable of Charging Offshore at OEEC 2023Damen Shipyards Group officially launched its fully electric Service Operations Vessel (SOV) with offshore […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: November 28, 2023 - 3:01 pm
- Diverse Marine Secures Financing for Eight Crew Transfer VesselsThe UK shipbuilder Diverse Marine has introduced the Diverse Marine Client Finance Programme, its […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: November 28, 2023 - 2:58 pm
- SSE’s Arklow Bank 2 Could Bring EUR 800 Million Boost for Irish EconomySocio-economic research on the potential benefits of Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 estimates an […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: November 28, 2023 - 1:24 pm
- First Moray West Transition Pieces Arrive at Port of NiggThe first batch of transition pieces (TPs), that will be installed at the Moray […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: November 28, 2023 - 12:18 pm
- Windcat Returns to Damen for More CSOV NewbuildsCrew transfer vessel operator Windcat is further expanding its commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: November 28, 2023 - 9:35 am
- UK Offshore Wind and CCS Colocation Projects Kick OffThe Offshore Wind and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Colocation Forum (the Forum), set […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: November 28, 2023 - 8:25 am
- German Company to Build XXL Monopile Factory in DenmarkGerman-based Baltic Structures Company (BSC) has revealed that it will build an XXL monopile […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: November 27, 2023 - 2:52 pm
- Simply Blue, NORCE, Exceedence Back FASTWIND ProjectSoftware developer Exceedence, Simply Blue Group, and Norwegian Research Centre (NORCE) have joined forces […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: November 27, 2023 - 12:49 pm
- Coming Up Tomorrow: Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2023Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2023 (OEEC 2023) will kick off tomorrow, November 28, […]... Read more »Source: Offshore Wind | Published: November 27, 2023 - 12:00 pm
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ECOWATCH
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- Extreme Rainfall Increases Drastically With Global Warming, Study FindsAccording to a recent study by scientists from Germany’s Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, some newer climate models greatly underestimate the extent to which global heating leads to extreme rainfall. The study predicts more frequent disastrous flooding unless humans reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “Extremes appear to intensify faster with... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: November 28, 2023 - 10:58 pm
- Environmental Groups Ask Norwegian Court to Stop 3 Oil and Gas Fields in North SeaEnvironmental organizations Greenpeace Nordic and Young Friends of the Earth Norway are asking an Oslo district court to stop the development of three oil and gas fields in the North Sea, citing a lack of adequate assessment of the global climate impacts of future fossil fuel use, according to Reuters... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: November 28, 2023 - 9:38 pm
- Axolotl Conservation Campaign Promotes ‘Virtual Adoptions’ for Holiday GiftsOn the hunt for the perfect holiday gift for someone special in your life? A campaign from the National Autonomous University in Mexico suggests adopting an axolotl — symbolically, that is. The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a critically endangered type of salamander that has become increasingly popular in recent years... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: November 28, 2023 - 7:33 pm
- VideoWorld’s Largest Iceberg Breaks Free in AntarcticaThe largest iceberg in the world — A23a, nearly 1,500 square miles, about three times as big as New York City — has broken free of its anchor on the floor of the Weddell Sea and begun to drift toward the Southern Ocean. In 1986, the Antarctic iceberg calved off... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: November 28, 2023 - 12:14 am
- Biden to Skip COP28 Climate ConferenceAccording to a White House official, U.S. President Joe Biden will not be attending the United Nations COP28 Climate Conference, which begins this Thursday in Dubai. The meeting of world leaders and delegates — including climate scientists, Indigenous Peoples and youth — to discuss the climate crisis has been held... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: November 27, 2023 - 11:44 pm
- Western Gray Squirrel Listed as Endangered in Washington StateThe Western gray squirrel (Sciurus griseus) has been listed as a threatened species in the state of Washington since 1993. Now, the state has decided to list the species, sometimes known as the silver gray squirrel, as endangered. Following a periodic status review meeting on Nov. 17, the Washington Department... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: November 27, 2023 - 5:32 pm
- EU to Use Satellites to Track Climate-Induced Wildfires and Illegal Logging in ForestsThe European Commission and the European Space Agency (ESA) have partnered to use satellites to address climate crisis threats and illegal logging in European Union (EU) forests. The commission has proposed a new law where the EU would use Copernicus Sentinel satellites to collect forest data in order to stay... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: November 23, 2023 - 12:42 am
- ‘Africa Is Our Partner of Choice’: Germany and Nigeria Strike $500M Deal for Renewable Energy and Gas ExportsCompanies in Nigeria and Germany have signed two agreements: a $500 million renewable energy memorandum of understanding (MoU) and a gas export accord. According to Ajuri Ngelale, spokesperson for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the renewable energy MoU is seeking investments in projects all over the country, primarily in rural communities,... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: November 22, 2023 - 11:39 pm
- U.S. Coast Guard Searches for Source of 1 Million Gallon Oil Spill in Gulf of MexicoThe U.S. Coast Guard is searching off the Louisiana coast for the source of a leak in a 67-mile-long pipeline that has spilled over 1 million gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. When the leak started has not been specified, but it was first reported by National... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: November 22, 2023 - 7:24 pm
- Half of European Caviar Products Tested Are Illegal, and Some Aren’t Even Caviar, Researchers FindCaviar made from the eggs of wild sturgeon is now illegal, as the ancient fish was brought to the edge of extinction by poaching. Caviar can only be traded legally internationally if it comes from farmed sturgeon, reported Cell Press. The regulations in place to protect the endangered species are... Read more »Source: EcoWatch | Published: November 22, 2023 - 3:22 pm
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- ● Lots of solar and lots of sheep, but Australia still too slow on agrivoltaicsAustralia has lots of solar, and a lot of sheep, but it has been slow to mix crops with large scale solar installations. The post Lots of solar and lots of sheep, but Australia still too slow on agrivoltaics appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: November 29, 2023 - 4:13 am
- ● “Great result” for wind and solar as huge fire levy threat to renewables is dousedVictoria government walks back changes to property tax laws that threatened to hobble renewables growth in the state by adding big fire levies to wind, solar and storage projects. The post “Great result” for wind and solar as huge fire levy threat to renewables is doused appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: November 29, 2023 - 1:28 am
- ● Australia cited as COP28 host caught planning fossil fuel deals at UN climate talksLeaked documents and an undercover investigation suggest UAE has been using its role as host of the COP28 to secure oil and gas deals. The post Australia cited as COP28 host caught planning fossil fuel deals at UN climate talks appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: November 29, 2023 - 12:08 am
- ● Incoming! Nats add “carpet bomb” of wind turbines to list of anti-renewable tropesNSW Forestry Corp hoses down claims it plans to "carpet bomb" pine plantations with "hundreds of giant wind towers." Guess who's spreading them? The post Incoming! Nats add “carpet bomb” of wind turbines to list of anti-renewable tropes appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: November 29, 2023 - 12:04 am
- Podcast Special: AI, inverters and a smarter gridKate Muller from Norton Rose Fulbright talks with Habitat’s Ben Irons and colleague Nick Abrahams on the role AI will play in a grid making switch from spinning machines to inverter-based tech. The post Podcast Special: AI, inverters and a smarter grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: November 28, 2023 - 11:51 pm
- “Megaton Moon:” Danish developer plans 60GW solar and wind energy parkDanish developer GreenGo Energy announces plans to build one of the world's biggest green energy parks – a 60GW/190TWh project in West Africa. The post “Megaton Moon:” Danish developer plans 60GW solar and wind energy park appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: November 28, 2023 - 11:22 pm
- Lot’s of talk, not enough action: Wind, solar and storage projects stalled at starting gateThe promises, plans and targets of state and federal governments and ambitious developers for wind, solar and storage are not being reflected on the ground. Something must be missing. The post Lot’s of talk, not enough action: Wind, solar and storage projects stalled at starting gate appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: November 28, 2023 - 10:15 pm
- NSW planning department can’t see the forest for the treesThe NSW Planning Department has made life difficult for project developers. If it continues, consumers will pay a heavy price for unreliable power from coal stations that should have been closed years ago. The post NSW planning department can’t see the forest for the trees appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: November 28, 2023 - 8:21 pm
- New Zealand’s first utility-scale solar farm begins generating powerNew Zealand's first utility scale solar farm swings into production, while environmentalists succeed in blocking an even bigger project on the south island on the grounds of biodiversity. The post New Zealand’s first utility-scale solar farm begins generating power appeared first on RenewEconomy.... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: November 28, 2023 - 6:29 am
- SwitchedOn Podcast: How a health check for your home can help upgrade its energy efficiencyHome energy efficiency assessor, Lucinda Flynn, explains why your reverse cycle air conditioner feels blowy, how to increase the energy rating on your home, and tips for retrofitting on a budget. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: How a health check for your home can help upgrade its energy efficiency appeared first... Read more »Source: RenewEconomy | Published: November 28, 2023 - 4:36 am