Category: Energy
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Carhartt reveals latest line of sun protective clothing
1. Carhartt has launched the Force Sun Defender series, providing UPF 50+ sun protection and blocking 98% of harmful UV rays. 2. The series fights sweat, dries fast, and is Carhartt’s lightest performance gear solution for hot and sunny conditions. 3. The new colorways and styles cater to both men and women, showcasing Carhartt’s commitment…
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Business Implications of California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation
1. ACF regulation complements ACT rule to increase ZEVs in California 2. ACF is part of CARB’s strategy for cleaner environment 3. Compliance pathways, reporting, financial incentives, and penalties are key aspects of the ACF regulation. The California Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation, in conjunction with the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule, aims to increase…
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The state of Maryland makes history as the first in the US to pass vehicle-to-grid legislation
1. Maryland’s DRIVE Act enables bidirectional vehicle-to-grid technology and creates virtual power plants using distributed energy resources. 2. The legislation expands utility time-of-use tariffs for EV charging at off-peak rates for investor-owned utilities in the state. 3. The bill, which is set to be signed by Governor Wes Moore, requires the Public Service Commission to…
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Round Table for Industry Indicates Gap of €800 Billion in EU Energy Infrastructure Investment
– The European Round Table for Industry (ERT) found that €800 billion of investment is needed in energy infrastructure by 2030 for net zero goals – The investment gap for power grids, hydrogen, and CO₂ is projected to reach €2.5 trillion by 2050 – Private and public capital collaboration, regulatory support, and faster infrastructure development…
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EverWind Fuels finalizes Front End Engineering Design (FEED) for first phase of plant converting green hydrogen into green ammonia
– EverWind Fuels completes FEED engineering with Black & Veatch for Phase 1 green hydrogen-to-green ammonia project in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia – Project will use cutting-edge technology to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia from water and energy from wind farms – Community engagement, local job creation, and construction permitting on track for project…
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Germany’s CO2 Emissions Reduced by 10% as Coal and Nuclear Energy Decline; Gas Networks Likely Next, Australia Debates Nuclear Expansion
1. Australia is debating the necessity of nuclear energy for its power generation, even though it has vast renewable energy resources. 2. The country has a high penetration of rooftop solar and onshore wind energy, making it a prime candidate for powering mostly with wind and solar. 3. Some individuals in Australia are promoting natural…
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Funding of £1.3m allocated to UK space nuclear projects
– Two nuclear projects in the UK Space Agency receive around £1.3m funding – Rolls-Royce and BWXT collaborate on a fission nuclear system for space power missions – University of Leicester studies mission opportunities for UK space nuclear power technologies. Two nuclear projects, one led by Rolls-Royce Submarines and BWXT Advanced Technologies and the other…
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State Environmental Award Received by Virginia Solar Project Utilizing Nevados Trackers
1. The Bartonsville Energy Facility solar project in Virginia has been praised by the Department of Environmental Quality for environmental stewardship. 2. The project used Nevados’ All Terrain Tracker, a single-axis solar tracker that follows existing terrain, avoiding grading of rural sites and reducing steel usage. 3. The partners of the Bartonsville Energy Facility, including…
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Mitsubishi Power Backs Up New Gas-Fired Unit in Hong Kong
– Mitsubishi Power received an order for a gas turbine combined cycle power generation system for Lamma Power Station’s Unit 13 in Hong Kong – The new turbine has an output of 350 MW and is part of a project to increase the ratio of gas-fired power generation in line with the Hong Kong government’s…
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Battery storage could potentially lower wind curtailment costs in the UK by 80%
1. Field’s analysis suggests that the cost of curtailment to billpayers could be reduced by 80% by utilizing existing technologies like battery storage effectively on the current grid. 2. Increasing the number of intertrip services and using grid booster batteries can help address curtailment issues on the grid, with the latter technology already being deployed…