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Another Fourth-Generation Nuclear Reactor Begins Construction in the U.S.

POWER Magazine

Construction of Hermes, Kairos Power’s 35-MWth iterative non-power demonstration molten salt nuclear reactor, has officially kicked off in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The effort marks another major step for the burgeoning advanced […] The post Another Fourth-Generation Nuclear Reactor Begins Construction in the U.S. appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Verbio Starts Producing Corn-Based Ethanol at Biorefinery Facility in Iowa

NGT News

Verbio has begun commercial production of corn-based ethanol at its biorefinery facility in Nevada, Iowa. The plant, a subsidiary of European biofuels and bioenergy producer Verbio SE, underwent a thorough commissioning process over the past six months resulting in the successful start of bioethanol production. The completion of this second phase of the Nevada plant`s […] The post Verbio Starts Producing Corn-Based Ethanol at Biorefinery Facility in Iowa appeared first on NGT News.

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Making construction sustainable with upcycling

Energy Transition

For the global construction industry, concrete is a key component. Even were only renewable energy sources employed for its production, the chemical process emits significant greenhouse gases. Paul Hockenos reports from Prague where the upcycling of waste-site rubble for new buildings cuts demand for concrete – and thus for energy.

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China's PV Industry Faces 'Ice and Fire'

EnergyTrend

China's PV Industry Faces 'Ice and Fire' "ThedevelopmentofthePVindustrylastyearcouldbedescribedas'mixedblessings,'butnowit'sacaseof'iceandfire,'"statedWangBohua,HonoraryChairmanoftheChinaPhot.

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Peak Performance: APS’s Virtual Power Plant Saves Big During Brutal Heatwave

POWER Magazine

Through its innovative virtual power plant (VPP), Arizona Public Service (APS) harnessed smart home devices to save 138 MW during a historic heatwave, shifting peak demand and proving critical for grid The post Peak Performance: APS’s Virtual Power Plant Saves Big During Brutal Heatwave appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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California City Becomes First in U.S. with Fully Electric Police Fleet

NGT News

The South Pasadena (California) Police Department has become the nation’s first law enforcement agency to completely replace its gasoline-powered vehicles with nonpolluting electric vehicles. Enterprise Fleet Management assisted the city in acquiring 10 Tesla Model Ys as patrol vehicles and 10 Tesla Model 3s for detective and administrative duties.

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Fossil Fuel Burning Brought Extreme Heat Waves. How Cities Are Responding.

Energy Central

By Michael Shank and Elizabeth Babcock Extreme heat is going to be a new normal for much of America. Just look at the data: June was the hottest June on record; May was the hottest May on record. Last year was the hottest year on record, and this year looks poised to be the same. With heat-related deaths increasing yearly in the United States, and with the economic impacts of heat in.

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China Starts Construction of More Reactors as Part of Rapid Nuclear Buildout

POWER Magazine

Updated data from the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) shows the country has 55 nuclear reactors in operation, ranking third globally behind the U.S. and France. The CNEA said China […] The post China Starts Construction of More Reactors as Part of Rapid Nuclear Buildout appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Port Newark Container Terminal Adds 20 Propane-Powered Tractors

NGT News

Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) has added 20 propane-powered terminal tractors to its fleet, significantly advancing its commitment to sustainable operations. This strategic move aligns with PNCT’s dedication to reducing emissions and enhancing operational efficiency at one of the busiest container ports in the United States. The new propane-powered tractors are cleaner than diesel-powered models, […] The post Port Newark Container Terminal Adds 20 Propane-Powered Tractors appe

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GREEN IRON KEY UNLOCKING ASIAN STEEL DECARBONISATION, SECURING AUSTRALIA’S ECONOMIC FUTURE

Energy Central

AUSTRALIA’S GREEN IRON KEY UNLOCKING ASIAN STEEL DECARBONISATION, SECURING AUSTRALIA’S ECONOMIC FUTURE As an international network in over 100 countries, WWF works to reduce emissions, build resilience, and ensure that the clean energy transition is fast, best and just: 1. A fast transition meets agreed-upon international targets for emissions reduction and positions.

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Spain Release! Guidelines for a Local Manufacturing Program for Photovoltaic Storage

EnergyTrend

Spain Release! Guidelines for a Local Manufacturing Program for Photovoltaic Storage Spain'sMinistryofEcologicalTransformation(MITECO)hasunveiledtheregulatorybasisfora750millioneuro($812million)incentiveprogramforrenewableenergyandener.

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PJM Capacity Auction Prices Surge Over Nine-Fold, Signal Urgent Need for New Power Generation

POWER Magazine

Prices at PJM Interconnection’s 2025/2026 base residual auction (BRA) spiked to $269.92/MW-day for most resources in the wholesale power market, pointing to a tightening supply-demand balance that could have significant […] The post PJM Capacity Auction Prices Surge Over Nine-Fold, Signal Urgent Need for New Power Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Miller EV Solutions Expands Innovation Design Center

NGT News

Miller EV Solutions is expanding its EV Innovation Design Center (EVIDC). The EVIDC in Jacksonville, Florida, is a leading innovation center for electric vehicle charging. This next expansion phase will boost the center’s capabilities by integrating cutting-edge technologies and focusing on building a stronger, smarter EV charging infrastructure. “With the EV revolution in full swing, […] The post Miller EV Solutions Expands Innovation Design Center appeared first on NGT News.

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces $52 Million for Small Business Research and Development Grants—Including $3.4 Million for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Projects

Energy Central

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $52 Million for Small Business Research and Development Grants—Including $3.

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Australia to Welcome 3.4GWh Storage Station to Absorb Excess Solar Power

EnergyTrend

Australia to Welcome 3.4GWh Storage Station to Absorb Excess Solar Power Recently,LibraEnergyinQueensland,Australia,announcedthatithassubmittedadevelopmentapplicationtotheplanningdepartmentforan850MW/3400MWh,4-hourbatteryen.

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Vietnamese Distribution Grid Automation System a Winning Project

POWER Magazine

Vietnam Electricity Group’s Ho Chi Minh City Power Corp. (EVNHCMC) deployed a distribution automation system that facilitates automatic—and very quick—fault detection and handling with a success rate of The post Vietnamese Distribution Grid Automation System a Winning Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Partnership Aims to Bring 100,000 New BYD Electric Vehicles to Uber Platform

NGT News

Uber Technologies Inc. and BYD Co. Ltd. have formed a multi-year strategic partnership designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across key global markets. Beginning first in Europe and Latin America, the partnership is expected to offer drivers access to best-in-class pricing and financing for BYD vehicles on the Uber […] The post Partnership Aims to Bring 100,000 New BYD Electric Vehicles to Uber Platform appeared first on NGT News.

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DOE Issues RFI For Interim Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel

Energy Central

DOE RFI For Interim Storage of Spend Nuclear Fuel Holtec Calls For Supreme Court To Reinstate New Mexico License Neutron Bytes Editorial – Congress Must Act DOE RFI For Interim Storage of Spend Nuclear Fuel The Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy has issued a request for information opportunity for the design and construction of a federal consolidated.

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Polysilicon Market Activity Increases and Non-mainstream Small Order Prices Explore Higher

EnergyTrend

Polysilicon Market Activity Increases and Non-mainstream Small Order Prices Explore Higher Thisweekpolysiliconpricesoverallremainedstable,somesmallsingletransactionpricetanlong.N-typerodsilicontransactionpriceis3.80-4.30millionyuan/ton,theav.

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South Africa Announces Bold Shift to Renewables and Nuclear

POWER Magazine

Emerging from a historic election that stripped the African National Congress (ANC) party of its majority, South Africa’s new government has indicated it will accelerate the transition to renewable power to The post South Africa Announces Bold Shift to Renewables and Nuclear appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Leapmotor International Ships First Batch of EVs from China to Europe

NGT News

Leapmotor International, a 51/49 Stellantis-led joint venture by Stellantis and Leapmotor, has shipped the first batch of Leapmotor electric vehicles — C10 SUVs and T03 cars — from Shanghai, China, to European ports. This marks a milestone in the partnership and demonstrates the shared commitment to quickly providing sustainable mobility and innovation to the European […] The post Leapmotor International Ships First Batch of EVs from China to Europe appeared first on NGT News.

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The KJ Show Episode 97: #Cooking and the #Climate

Energy Central

Every week, I host 'The KJ Show,' which offers a mix of breaking news and practical advice on how the energy industry affects the consumer. During this fast-paced show, I combine weekly energy updates with conversations with leaders in the energy efficiency community. After each show, I'll share it here with the Energy Central Community in case you were unable to join me live.

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National Energy Administration Of China: New Energy Storage Operational Capacity Exceeds 44.44 GW/99.06 GWh with Lithium Battery Storage Accounting for 97.0%

EnergyTrend

National Energy Administration Of China: New Energy Storage Operational Capacity Exceeds 44.44 GW/99.06 GWh with Lithium Battery Storage Accounting for 97.0% OnJuly31,theNationalEnergyAdministrationheldapressconferencetoreleaseinformationontheenergysituationandthegrid-connectedoperationofrenewableenergyinth.

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India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Nuclear Reactor Moves Closer to Criticality

POWER Magazine

India’s Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) will allow the country’s flagship 500-MWe/1,250-MWth prototype fast-breeder reactor (PFBR) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, to approach criticality. The nuclear energy safety watchdog on July 30 […] The post India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Nuclear Reactor Moves Closer to Criticality appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Toyota West Virginia Revs Up Production for Electrified Future

NGT News

Toyota West Virginia is celebrating the start of production for the fifth-generation hybrid transaxle, a core part of Toyota’s multi-pathway approach to electrification. Assembly of the new transaxles is a result of more than $300 million in investments at the plant announced in 2021 and 2022. “Toyota West Virginia is on the leading edge of […] The post Toyota West Virginia Revs Up Production for Electrified Future appeared first on NGT News.

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Ready to Check Your Climate & Energy Vocabulary?

Energy Central

Below is a (non-alphabetized) mind-dump on my definitions for climate and energy terms that I get asked about on my radio show or elsewhere. Your challenge is to look at each term or phrase and then, before reading my definition, see if you can truthfully say to yourself that you know what it means. Don't cheat if you want it to be fun. (: My definitions are my words and not something I.

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Investment of 20 billion! 50GWh energy storage industrial park began construction

EnergyTrend

Investment of 20 billion! 50GWh energy storage industrial park began construction OnJuly28th,InnerMongoliaGreatPowerZhengxinEnergyStorageTechnologyCo.,Ltd.(GreatPower Technology)50GWhsodium-ionbatteriesandenergystorageindustrialpark.

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EU Mandates Biodiversity Restoration, Setting Up New ‘Green’ Requirements Alongside ‘Clean’ Ones for Power Sector

POWER Magazine

This June, the European Council formally adopted a first-of-its-kind regulation that sets out to restore at least 20% of the European Union’s (EU’s) land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of The post EU Mandates Biodiversity Restoration, Setting Up New ‘Green’ Requirements Alongside ‘Clean’ Ones for Power Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Vicinity Motor Will Publicly Deploy First Autonomous Lightning Transit E-Bus

NGT News

Commercial electric vehicle supplier Vicinity Motor Corp. will publicly deploy the first Vicinity Autonomous Lightning Electric Transit Bus in partnership with automated driving software platform provider ADASTEC Corp. at Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, beginning service Wednesday, August 14, 2024. This deployment was declared by Michigan Lieutenant Gov.

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Don’t Blame the Petro-Guys for Climate Change

Energy Central

Recently United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability completed its three-year investigation into how U.S. oil companies sought to avoid accountability for climate change. The report — tellingly titled Denial, Disinformation and Double-Speak: Big Oil’s Evolving Efforts to Avoid Accountability for Climate Change — explores Big Oil’s decades-long.

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US Department of the Interior announces 6GW of new PV project plans

EnergyTrend

US Department of the Interior announces 6GW of new PV project plans TheU.S.DepartmentoftheInteriorrecentlyannouncedthatitsBureauofLandManagement(BLM)ispromotingninephotovoltaicprojectswithatotalcapacityof6GW.Oncecomple.

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Tips for Improving Power Plant Valve Performance

POWER Magazine

Managers know that valves are important to plant operation. That’s why keeping them in top condition is a priority. Upgrading to advanced valve designs and reducing stress on valve materials are just a The post Tips for Improving Power Plant Valve Performance appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DB Schenker Acquires Four Mullen CAMPUS Vehicles

NGT News

Transportation and logistics company DB Schenker has purchased four Mullen CAMPUS electric vehicles for use on Intel’s technology campus in Chandler, Arizona, for mail and package delivery. Randy Marion Automotive, one of Mullen Automotive’s commercial vehicle dealers, is in receipt of payment and has delivered the vehicles to DB Schenker. Founded in 1872, DB Schenker […] The post DB Schenker Acquires Four Mullen CAMPUS Vehicles appeared first on NGT News.

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China still dominates supply of critical minerals to the U.S. America better work with China – or search for alternatives right now.

Energy Central

If China decides to stop the export of minerals to the United States that are deemed “critical” for U.S. economy, America would be in trouble. Particularly its defense system. Defined in the 2020 Energy Act as “non-fuel mineral or material essential to the economic or national security whose supply chains are vulnerable to disruption,” the U.S. has been regularly.

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China's Photovoltaic Installation Data and Residential Market Development Analysis for the First Half of 2024

EnergyTrend

China's Photovoltaic Installation Data and Residential Market Development Analysis for the First Half of 2024 Recently,theNationalEnergyAdministrationreleaseddataonphotovoltaic(PV)powerconstructionforthefirsthalfof2024.AsofJune30,2024,Chinaadded102.48millionki.

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Forced Outage Parametric Insurance Solutions for CCGTs

POWER Magazine

Combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants started appearing on a larger scale in the late 1990s and have since then been a very efficient supplier of baseload and lately […] The post Forced Outage Parametric Insurance Solutions for CCGTs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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AS Watson Transitions Its Delivery Fleet to EVs

NGT News

AS Watson, the Hong Kong-based international health and beauty retailer, has accelerated its sustainability efforts in its global supply chain by transitioning its delivery fleet to electric vehicles and launching initiatives in waste reduction to fight climate change. “As a responsible global retailer, sustainability is at the heart of our business,” says Malina Ngai, Group […] The post AS Watson Transitions Its Delivery Fleet to EVs appeared first on NGT News.

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