Category: Energy
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Plans underway for construction of new nuclear reactor in Scotland
– UK government planning new nuclear reactor in Scotland despite resistance from Scottish government – Scottish Secretary Alister Jack requests inclusion of Scotland in planning for new nuclear sites – UK aims to generate up to a quarter of electricity from nuclear power by 2050, while Scottish government focuses on renewable energy investments The UK…
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The United States Achieves Over 5 Million Solar Installations
1. The United States has exceeded 5 million solar installations, with over half coming online since the start of 2020. 2. Solar installations are growing rapidly, with forecasts predicting 10 million installations by 2030 and 15 million by 2034. 3. California leads the nation with 2 million solar installations, but states like Illinois and Florida…
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Nofar and Sungrow collaborate on 230MWh BESS project in Germany
1. Nofar Energy is developing a 116.5MW/230MWh BESS system. 2. Germany has a huge solar PV deployment target of 215GW by 2030, leading to an increase in BESS deployments. 3. Sungrow is expanding its BESS presence in continental Europe, including Spain, while Nofar Energy has recently entered the UK market through a joint venture. Nofar…
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IEA presents a nuanced perspective on essential minerals for energy transitions
1. Falling prices and increased demand characterize critical minerals in the energy transition. 2. Global supply has outpaced demand, resulting in a drop in prices. 3. Concentration of supply is high and may increase, posing challenges for ensuring resilient and diversified supply for clean energy technologies. The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that falling prices,…
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Elicio and BayWa r.e. secure floating offshore wind tender
– Elicio and BayWa r.e. won the AO5 tender in France to develop a floating offshore wind farm – The project, named ‘Pennavel’, will be located off the coast of Lorient in Brittany and generate 30% of the region’s renewable energy – The consortium is committed to local engagement, sustainable development, and contributing to France’s…
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How to Persuade Family, Friends, & Neighbors to Avoid Purchasing Gas Cars
1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News for the latest updates. 2. Convince family, friends, and neighbors to buy an electric car next time they need a new vehicle by highlighting the benefits such as smooth acceleration, advanced technology, and environmental impact. 3. Consider purchasing an…
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Construction Begins on EnBW’s He Dreiht Offshore Wind Farm in Germany
– EnBW has started construction on the He Dreiht offshore wind farm in the North Sea, which will be Germany’s largest offshore wind farm upon completion. – The project involves the installation of 64 wind turbines, monopile foundations, transition pieces, and cables to connect to the grid. – The wind farm is expected to be…
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DOE funds $71 million for research and development in solar manufacturing
– Dept. of Energy has awarded $70 million for solar technology research and development – New entrants in solar manufacturing market will benefit from funding – Selected projects will address gaps in the solar manufacturing supply chain, including equipment and new markets for solar technologies The Dept. of Energy has allocated over $70 million in…
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InfraVia Completes Acquisition of Giga Storage, a Dutch/Belgian Developer
1. Giga Storage has a pipeline of 2GW of BESS projects in the Netherlands and Belgium. 2. The company’s focus has shifted to Belgium due to a more storage-friendly policy and market environment. 3. InfraVia has acquired Giga Storage, with plans to install multiple GWs of energy storage power in Europe in the coming years.…
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Ultrasonic Gas Meters: A New Technology for Residential Gas Metering
– Gas metering technology evolving with the Internet of Things (loT) advancements – Ultrasonic technology contributing to the development of intelligent gas metering solutions – Cubic’s Residential Ultrasonic Gas Meter, USM-G1.6/G2.5/G4, offering high accuracy and stability with temperature and pressure compensation features The gas industry is aligning itself with the Internet of Things (loT) to…