Category: Energy
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State Parks in New Mexico to Revise Fees in Effort to Enhance Conservation and Visitor Accessibility
1. New Mexico seeking public input on revamped park access schedule 2. State Parks Division encourages public comment on proposed fee changes by 3/29/2024 3. State Parks system ahead of the curve on EV charging, with plans to increase revenue and improve accessibility for EVs. New Mexico’s state park agency is seeking public input on…
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Longroad secures funding for 220MW Serrano project in US
1. Longroad Energy has reached financial close on the Serrano solar-plus-storage project in Arizona. 2. The project includes a 220MW solar facility and a 214MW/855MWh battery energy storage system. 3. The project is expected to commence commercial operations in mid-2025 and will supply electricity to Arizona Public Service. Longroad Energy has achieved financial close on…
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Enact introduces partner program for designing and operating solar projects
1. Enact Solar has launched the Insider Partner Program to streamline and simplify partners’ solar and storage businesses through its cloud software platform. 2. The program aims to help installers grow their solar business and meet customer requirements in light of the projected increase in solar energy usage in California by 2024. 3. Enact’s platform…
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Floating Gas-Fired Power Station to be Constructed Off the Louisiana Coast
1. Entergy Louisiana plans to build a floating natural gas-fired power plant called Bayou Power Station near Leeville, southwest of New Orleans. 2. The plant, costing $411 million, would serve areas important to Louisiana industry, including the energy, tourism, and seafood sectors. 3. The project aims to bolster resilience and reliability for communities and industries…
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Success of the Inflation Reduction Act is easily understood
1. Clark spoke at a conference on battery mass production in Stockholm, emphasizing the cost of batteries for different industries. 2. European companies like Northvolt and Freyr are considering their strategies in North America due to the region’s clear and simplified approach to battery manufacturing. 3. The USA is adopting a similar approach to China…
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TenneT considers selling German stake as grid impacts investment decisions
1. TenneT’s annual investments are expected to grow to at least €10 billion, driven by the need for grid expansion in Germany and the Netherlands. 2. The TSO invested €7.7 billion in 2023, with a significant portion allocated to grid expansion projects in both countries. 3. The potential sale of TenneT’s German operations to the…
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Mainstream Renewable Power secures development rights for 440 MW of onshore wind energy in the Philippines
– Mainstream Renewable Power signs two wind energy service contracts with the Department of Energy in the Philippines for onshore wind farms totaling 440 MW – Contracts provide Mainstream with exclusive rights for projects in Santa Ana Cagayan and Panaon Island, with early-stage development activities already underway – Mainstream is committed to the Philippine market,…
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Legal Trouble for Tesla Due to Technology Handoff
1. Walter Huang died in a Tesla Model X crash due to alleged Autopilot system malfunction. 2. Lawsuit claims Tesla’s Autopilot system was defective and caused Huang’s death. 3. Tesla faces product liability, failure to warn, and other allegations in the trial set to begin in 2024. Walter Huang tragically died in a crash while…
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Alberta’s Ban on Renewables Could Result in C$11bn Investment Loss
1. Ban imposed by Alberta government could cost C$11.1bn in lost clean energy investment. 2. New rules could impact up to 6.3GW of new solar and wind power capacity. 3. Premier Danielle Smith’s government is at odds with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over renewable energy regulations. A recent study conducted by the Pembina Institute…
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Span introduces innovative smart electrical panels for new and existing homes
– Span has expanded its product family of smart electrical panels and associated products – The Span Panel product line now includes the Span Panel 48, Span Panel 32, and Span Panel 16/24 – Span is also introducing the Span Meter 8 and expanding the Panel family to include 208-V versions, enabling electrification in multi-family…