Category: Energy
-
BayWa r.e. Collaborates with Hankuk Paper on Wind Project in South Korea
1. BayWa r.e. signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hankuk Paper for a collaboration on sustainable energy in South Korea. 2. BayWa r.e. will develop a 60 MW onshore wind power project in Gyeongsangbuk-do province as part of the agreement. 3. This partnership represents BayWa r.e.’s commitment to driving wind energy adoption in the region…
-
The Peak ICE Fleet is Approaching Sooner Than Expected
– Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News – The world passed peak ICEV sales in 2017 – Analysis suggests the ICEV fleet will peak soon and start reducing, with EV sales increasing. CleanTechnica offers daily news updates via email or Google News. The transition from internal…
-
Polish Ministry Approves Construction of Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
– Polish industrial group Industria has received approval from the Polish Ministry of Climate and Environment to construct a power plant based on Rolls-Royce’s SMR. – The decision-in-principle for the investment was issued in May, following Industria’s application detailing plans to build a nuclear power plant using Rolls-Royce’s 470MW small pressurised water reactor. – The…
-
Biden’s Reversal Causes Bifacial Solar Panels to Lose Tariff Exemption
1. Biden Administration reinstated tariffs on imported bifacial solar panels. 2. Decision was influenced by a petition from domestic manufacturers and aim to protect U.S. solar panel industry. 3. The Administration also raised the tariff-rate quota of silicon solar cells as needed. The Biden Administration has decided to remove the exemption on imported bifacial solar…
-
BMI predicts that growth in production will prevent lithium carbonate prices from reaching their peak in 2022
1. Investment in lithium production is growing rapidly to meet increasing demand for batteries. 2. Battery prices are expected to remain below 2022 levels due to growth in production of lithium, nickel, and copper. 3. Energy transition technologies like batteries are receiving sufficient investment to meet decarbonization policy targets, but investment in battery metals needs…
-
California school district transitions to 100% electric buses with Vehicle-to-Grid capabilities
– Zūm announced OUSD will be the first major US school district transitioning to a 100% electrified school bus system with V2G technology. – Zūm is providing a fleet of 74 electric school buses and bidirectional chargers in Oakland, managed through its AI-enabled technology platform. – The all-EV fleet will serve as a Virtual Power…
-
“New Ocean Geophysics Service Offers Reuse of Unused Seismic Data for Wind Farm Developers”
– Ocean Geophysics introduces solution to recycle and reprocess freely available seismic data for wind farm developers – Historical seismic data is often available in Europe and Australia through national energy authorities and can be purchased from oil companies – Advanced data processing techniques reveal hidden information in seismic data, reducing cost and risk for…
-
“CATL Shenxing Battery Sends Shockwaves Through Governments and Automakers”
– Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News – CATL introduces Shenxing PLUS battery with revolutionary charging capabilities and range – Concerns over how automakers in other regions will compete with this new technology from CATL, and potential impact on global economy and politics CATL has announced…
-
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…
-
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…