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Transformative, Next-Gen Grid Control Technologies Get $42M in Federal Funding

POWER Magazine

The Department of Energy (DOE) has initiated a new “enabling” pathway to achieve and sustain a dramatic transformation of the nation’s evolving grid—through its power electronics fabric, with the realization […] The post Transformative, Next-Gen Grid Control Technologies Get $42M in Federal Funding appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Nigeria’s bold leap to boost e-mobility and shrink its emissions

Energy Transition

Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) targets 10% biofuel blends by 2030 and complete EV adoption by 2060. The removal of fuel subsidies aims to bolster the electric mobility sector as government and private initiatives work to promote EVs and charging infrastructure for a sustainable future. Samuel Ajala reports. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with the sixth largest population.

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Unstoppable Decline in Polysilicon and Module Prices; Wafer and Cell Prices Hold Steady for Now

EnergyTrend

Unstoppable Decline in Polysilicon and Module Prices; Wafer and Cell Prices Hold Steady for Now Polysilicon:Polysiliconpricescontinuetodeclinethroughouttheweek.ThemainstreamconcludedpriceformonorechargepolysiliconisRMB64/KG,whilemonodensepolysili.

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Scania Receives Order for 231 Hybrid Buses

NGT News

Scania has received a large new order for hybrid buses from Canary Islands-based public transportation company Transportes Interurbanos de Tenerife S.A.U. (TITSA). TITSA, which operates the only public bus service on the island of Tenerife, was already a major Scania customer, with more than 60% of its 600-strong fleet coming from the Swedish brand.

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FutureCoal CEO Suggests ‘Cancel Coal’ Mantra Is Short-Sighted, Abated Coal Solutions Must Be Part of Energy Transition

POWER Magazine

Speaking at the 5th annual India Coal Conference in New Delhi, FutureCoal CEO Michelle Manook said, “Government and finance policies, which embrace a ‘cancel coal’ mantra, are short-sighted and undermine […] The post FutureCoal CEO Suggests ‘Cancel Coal’ Mantra Is Short-Sighted, Abated Coal Solutions Must Be Part of Energy Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Shell Games: Holding them accountable

Energy Transition

Recently the powerful climate NGO ClientEarth took the unprecedented step of filing suit directly against Shell’s Board of Directors on behalf of investors for failing to manage risks posed to the company by climate change and implement an energy transition strategy that aligns with the Paris Agreement. Nevertheless, at their most recent shareholder meeting, Shell announced plans to reduce.

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Beyond Lithium: Vanadium Flow Batteries Paving the Way for Sustainability

Energy Central

Vanadium flow batteries, discussed on the Climate Confident podcast, offer a unique approach to sustainable energy storage. These batteries excel in storing massive energy quantities for extended periods, bridging the gap between intermittent renewable energy sources and constant energy demands. They boast longevity, resilience, scalability, and a lesser environmental impact.

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NRG Energy Replaces CEO in Activist Investor–Influenced Shuffle

POWER Magazine

NRG Energy has appointed the chair of its board of directors, Dr. Lawrence Coben, as its interim president and CEO and appointed four new independent directors to its board, signaling a […] The post NRG Energy Replaces CEO in Activist Investor–Influenced Shuffle appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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The return of the returnable bottle

Energy Transition

It took nearly 30 years of debate – and eventually pressure from the European Union – to restore the bottle deposit system in Poland. At the beginning of the 1990s the reusable packaging market, especially for reusable bottles, began to die out in Poland. This was one of the few elements of the economy that was worth preserving as a legacy from the People’s Republic of Poland.

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Reenergize, Revitalize, Reconnect and Reimagine at CoP28. A Global Stocktake

Energy Central

As all the delegates of CoP28 pack their things and head off to Dubai, will there be any real, lasting consensus on how we can manage our world where achieving rapid decarbonization is the priority? Will the debate for fixing the future of energy sources get lost in polarizing positions? There are so many conflicting opinions, vested interests and “evidence” but can CoP28.

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Mack Trucks Adds Partners to Turnkey Solutions Program

NGT News

Mack Trucks has expanded its Turnkey Solutions program for Mack battery-electric vehicle (BEV) customers with the addition of two new full-service partners, InCharge Energy and Blink Charging. These partnerships are two of four that Mack currently has with charging infrastructure development companies. The Turnkey Solutions program is an end-to-end fleet management service for all aspects […] The post Mack Trucks Adds Partners to Turnkey Solutions Program appeared first on NGT News.

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25 Differences Between Private Sector and Government Managers

POWER Magazine

You often hear it said that government should be run more like a business. But a senior industry executive with cabinet-level experience in the Reagan and Bush II administrations explains why it's not that simple. The post 25 Differences Between Private Sector and Government Managers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Readers’ survey 2023 – We need your feedback!

Energy Transition

The Energy Transition Blog has been published for more than a decade by the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, the German Green political foundation. It started as an outlet to explain Germany’s Energy Transition ( Energiewende) and it progressively broadened its geographical coverage and thematic scope. 15 contributors from around the world write about different aspects of the green socio-ecological.

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Scaling Hydrogen Financing for Development  | World Bank

Energy Central

Scaling Hydrogen Financing for Development Hydrogen Financing | World BankSpending significant time with key figures from the World Bank these days. Over the last couple of years I have been bringing the progress being made behind the scenes to you the community. It’s a pleasure therefore to share this document - in the hope may be of interest?

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TotalEnergies Launches In-Depot Charging for Electric Trucks

NGT News

TotalEnergies has launched an in-depot electric truck charging service, and the company will install and supervise customized charging infrastructure adapted to transporters’ needs to support their transition to electric mobility. Now that electric trucks have sufficient driving range to handle urban and regional deliveries (150 km to 500 km per day), TotalEnergies has developed an […] The post TotalEnergies Launches In-Depot Charging for Electric Trucks appeared first on NGT News.

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INL Achieves Fabrication of Commercial-Grade Specialized Nuclear Fuel Pellets

POWER Magazine

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has fabricated roughly two dozen commercial-grade fuel pellets of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) uranium dioxide (UO2), the Department of Energy (DOE) revealed on Nov. 20. The […] The post INL Achieves Fabrication of Commercial-Grade Specialized Nuclear Fuel Pellets appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Electricity tariffs reduced by 1.52%, water up slightly

Reporting Oil and Gas

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has declared a reduction in electricity tariffs and an increase in water tariffs, effective from December 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024. This move aligns with the Commission’s Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism, incorporating factors such as the US$/Ghana Cedi exchange rate, domestic inflation, electricity generation mix, and fuel costs, particularly natural gas.

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Kuala Lumpur | The Global Hydrogen Economy

Energy Central

Kuala Lumpur | The Global Hydrogen Economy Rather like London busses, sometimes it takes a while to wait and then two arrive - so it’s once more to Kuala Lumpur. [link] It's raining and that aspect reminds me of my own place of rest near Manchester in the UK.

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Clean Energy Fuels Opens RNG Station in Baltimore

NGT News

Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a provider of clean fuel for the transportation market, has opened a new renewable natural gas (RNG) station in Baltimore. The new station is strategically located near the Pulaski Industrial Area and provides heavy-duty truck fleets access to a low-carbon, sustainable fuel in the busy East Coast trucking corridor. The station […] The post Clean Energy Fuels Opens RNG Station in Baltimore appeared first on NGT News.

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New Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Offering Hits the Market

POWER Magazine

PROENERGY, a global peaking-power solutions provider based in Sedalia, Missouri, released a new 48-MW aeroderivative gas turbine designed to quickly respond to gaps in power supply and demand. The PE6000 […] The post New Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Offering Hits the Market appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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OSP orders TOR to suspend proposed partnership deal with Tema Energy Limited

Reporting Oil and Gas

The management of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has been directed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor to suspend its proposed partnership agreement with Tema Energy and Processing Limited. The OSP, in a letter dated November 21, 2023, and addressed to the Managing Director of TOR, Daniel Osei Appiah, said “it has commenced an analysis of the risk of corruption in respect of the proposed partnership.” The Office thus directed TOR to furnish with all the necessary documentation regar

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European Hydrogen Backbone | Update

Energy Central

European Hydrogen Backbone The buildout of the European Hydrogen Backbone (EHB) network is well underway. Transmission System Operators (TSOs) are planning to make substantial investments and can point to tangible progress on corridor projects. All five envisioned corridors have projects currently in progress, with a clear majority of EHB member TSOs working on implementation and.

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Wallbox, Atlante Team Up to Develop Charging Stations

NGT News

Wallbox, a provider of electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions worldwide, and Atlante, a company of NHOA Group (NHOA.PA, formerly Engie EPS) dedicated to creating the largest fast and ultra-fast charging network for electric vehicles in southern Europe, have joined forces to develop new public charging points in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal.

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DOE Competition Helps College Students Prepare for Cyber Jobs in the Energy Industry

POWER Magazine

There is growing demand for cybersecurity professionals all around the world. According to the “2023 Official Cybersecurity Jobs Report,” sponsored by eSentire and released by Cybersecurity Ventures, there will be […] The post DOE Competition Helps College Students Prepare for Cyber Jobs in the Energy Industry appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Gold for oil policy at risk of illicit financial flows – ISSER

Reporting Oil and Gas

The Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) warns that the government’s ‘Gold for Oil’ policy, designed to tackle the foreign exchange demands of oil importers, is susceptible to Illicit Financial Flows (IFF). Dr. Fred Dzanku, Principal Investigator (PI) for ISSER, disclosed that an initial investigation by ISSER uncovered risks in the policy, stemming from the lack of parliamentary oversight, absence of a legal foundation, and the absence of pricing regul

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The KJ Show: Episode 67: Net Zero- Running on Empty

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.

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Range Energy Technology Achieves 36.9% Fuel Efficiency Gains, Testing Shows

NGT News

Range Energy, a provider of powered trailers to the commercial trucking market, says preliminary third-party testing results show its technology enables up to 36.9% fuel efficiency gains (+3.25 mpg) for semi-trucks. Testing was conducted on a 25.5-mile urban/highway loop at approximately 59,000 lbs. GVW and 60 mph top speeds across multiple scenarios including stop/go and […] The post Range Energy Technology Achieves 36.9% Fuel Efficiency Gains, Testing Shows appeared first on NGT News.

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Are You Tapping into the Power of Electric Thermal Storage?

POWER Magazine

The power industry must adapt. Reliable electric service is more important than ever, but the push for green energy and rising cost concerns complicate things. Thankfully, several new technologies offer […] The post Are You Tapping into the Power of Electric Thermal Storage? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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EJ Evolution: EPA Issues Draft Revision of Technical Guidance for Assessing Environmental Justice in Regulatory Analysis

The Energy Law Blog

The Environmental Protection Agency recently issued draft guidance updating how agencies are to evaluate environmental justice (EJ) concerns when undertaking regulatory actions, entitled “Technical Guidance for Assessing Environmental Justice in Regulatory Analysis” (the “Guidance”). This 130-page document outlines analytic expectations and technical approaches that can be used by agency analysts in such an evaluation.

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Competitive tension

Energy Central

If you read last week’s headlines about the increase in the administrative strike price for the UK’s next Contracts for Difference allocation round, you could be forgiven for thinking that offshore wind generators will be receiving ‘more subsidies’ While this is not entirely false, the reality is that a higher ASP merely increases the cap for strike prices, which are.

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Robust, reliable data is key to unlocking global methane reductions

Energy Central

By Dan Grossman Photo from “Romanian Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas” project, part of “Methane Goes Mobile – Measurements and Modeling (MEMO2)” campaign sponsored by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program- to assess context and quantity of Romania’s methane emissions Amidst all the.

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Tesla’s Market Share Plunged To New Low In Q3

Energy Central

Last December, I wrote Why Tesla’s Market Share Is Set To Plunge In 2023. My logic was straightforward. After buying Twitter, Elon Musk began to alienate the very people most likely to buy a Tesla. Those who were happiest about Musk’s actions were the least likely to buy a Tesla. I did indicate that Tesla had a couple of advantages working for it.

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Masdar and Emirates Steel Arkan to develop MENA region’s first green hydrogen-based project to decarbonize the UAE’s hard-to-abate steel sector

Energy Central

Hydrogen steel The pilot project is the first-of-its-kind in the Middle East and North African region. Located in the Emirates Steel Arkan production facilities at the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi, the project is currently in the installation phase. Electrolyzers have already been delivered to the site to help produce ‘green steel’, a premium product sought after by global.

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LPO Updates • Issue 12 • November 2023

Energy Central

The November 2023 issue of LPO's monthly newsletter is out! Read the email newsletter at: [link] IN THIS ISSUE: Two Year BIL Anniversary • How to Start your CBP • Carbon Management Tech Talk • ATVM News • And More! Check out the latest issue on LinkedIn or subscribe to have this newsletter and other LPO announcements sent directly to.

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Letter from Qatar | Progress for Blue Ammonia

Energy Central

Letter from Qatar | Progress for Blue Ammonia [link] Hydrogen Qatar

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Conservation District Brings $1 Billion to Ohio Region Thanks to Utica Shale Revenues

Energy Central

Natural gas and oil development in the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has brought $1 billion of economic impact to the region, according to a new analysis by Cleveland State University. The historic partnership has also supported 2,606 jobs totaling nearly $300 million in wages and benefits over the past nine years, while bringing increases in state and local tax.

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Shipping World’s First ISCC PLUS | Certified Renewable Ammonia

Energy Central

Fertiglobe Ships World’s First ISCC PLUS Certified Renewable Ammonia Fertiglobe, the strategic partnership between ADNOC and OCI Global, announced that it has completed the first shipment of the world’s first internationally recognized renewable ammonia1 with ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) certification, the OCI Global.