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Why Businesses and the Government Are Turning to Nuclear Reactors for Our Increasing Energy Demands

POWER Magazine

The energy landscape in the U.S. is undergoing a seismic shift, owing in part to the exponential growth of generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications and data centers, according to McKinsey […] The post Why Businesses and the Government Are Turning to Nuclear Reactors for Our Increasing Energy Demands appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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SBL, Microgrid Labs Partner to Ease Transition to Electric Buses

NGT News

School Bus Logistics LLC (SBL) and Microgrid Labs Inc., a consulting and software company specializing in commercial fleet electrification and microgrids, have established a partnership. Together, the companies will help school districts prepare for, and make the switch to, electric buses. The push to convert the nation’s diesel bus fleet to electric is gaining momentum, […] The post SBL, Microgrid Labs Partner to Ease Transition to Electric Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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U.S. Proposes Suspension of 45X Manufacturing Tax Credit

EnergyTrend

U.S. Proposes Suspension of 45X Manufacturing Tax Credit Asreported,U.S.Rep.JohnMoolenaar,RepublicanofMichigan,andU.S.Rep.JaredGolden,DemocratofMaine,haveintroducedaresolutiontotheHouseofRepresentativespropo.

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DoE | Hydrogen Innovation

Energy Central

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), today announced a call for commercialization partners to accelerate market-facing research, development, and deployment of cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell technologies. The objective of this call is to leverage DOE’s Lab Innovator 2.0 Cooperative Research and.

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Kenya Moves Forward With Plans for Country’s First Nuclear Power Plant

POWER Magazine

Officials with Kenya’s Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) said the country is on track to start construction on its first nuclear power plant by 2027. The group at a […] The post Kenya Moves Forward With Plans for Country’s First Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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WattEV Teams with CharIN to Develop New Rapid-Charging Standard

NGT News

WattEV, developer of medium- and heavy-duty truck charging depots, has partnered with the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) to finalize a new rapid-charging standard — the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) — that will enable heavy-duty electric trucks to fully charge in less than 30 minutes. CharIN is an international association focused on establishing open and interoperable […] The post WattEV Teams with CharIN to Develop New Rapid-Charging Standard appeared first on NGT News.

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Foxconn Expands Energy Storage Footprint with Over $10 Billion Investment in India

EnergyTrend

Foxconn Expands Energy Storage Footprint with Over $10 Billion Investment in India Foxconn,theworld'slargestelectronicsmanufacturerandserviceprovider,isacceleratingitsglobalexpansionintheenergystoragesector,withitslatestfocusonIndia.

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DeepGEO, Copenhagen Atomics Sign Pact to Align Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing with Spent Fuel Management

POWER Magazine

DeepGEO, a multinational spent nuclear fuel (SNF) repository developer, and Copenhagen Atomics, a Danish advanced thorium reactor innovator, have signed a first-of-its-kind collaboration agreement that seeks to revolutionize the nuclear […] The post DeepGEO, Copenhagen Atomics Sign Pact to Align Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing with Spent Fuel Management appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Chevron, CalBio Complete Dairy Biomethane Project

NGT News

CalBioGas Hilmar LLC, a joint investment between Chevron Corporation subsidiary Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio), has completed the central processing facility for its dairy biomethane project in Merced County, California. CalBio brings technology and expertise to help local dairy farmers capture methane from dairy manure in anaerobic digesters on their farms.

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Planned total investment of 10 billion yuan! Qingtao Energy Semi-Solid State Battery Production Line Project Phase II Launching

EnergyTrend

Planned total investment of 10 billion yuan! Qingtao Energy Semi-Solid State Battery Production Line Project Phase II Launching November28,theseventhlithiumbatterytechnologyandindustrialdevelopmentconferenceopenedinChengduPI.Duringtheperiod,Qingtaosolidstatebatterysouthwestindu.

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The Electric Industry and the Future

Energy Central

For the past few years, we have been posting information on other platforms regarding our consumer side utility infrastructure technology. You will likely be curious enough to investigate more about what my company CoolWaters Energy Technology does. I do want to talk about some troubling observations I have seen regarding corporate leadership and how it is embracing bureaucratic.

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Japan, Korea Groups Will Build 2.4-GW Gas-Fired Power Plant in Qatar

POWER Magazine

Four major Japanese and Korean energy companies have jointly won the rights to build and operate a natural gas-fired power plant and a seawater desalination facility near Doha in Qatar. […] The post Japan, Korea Groups Will Build 2.4-GW Gas-Fired Power Plant in Qatar appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Schneider Electric Assists Stagecoach to Electrify Its Fleet

NGT News

Schneider Electric is working with United Kingdom-based Stagecoach as it heads toward zero-emission transport. Stagecoach is embarking on a nationwide program to electrify its bus fleet and deliver greener public transport options. It is partnering with Schneider Electric to provide the critical electrical infrastructure, software and services to support this move.

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660MW/2000MWh! Lishen Battery Signs the Largest Industrial and Commercial Storage Project in the Manufacturing Industry

EnergyTrend

660MW/2000MWh! Lishen Battery Signs the Largest Industrial and Commercial Storage Project in the Manufacturing Industry Recently,WuhanLishenPowerBatterySystemTechnologyCo.,Ltd,asubsidiaryofLishenBattery,formallysignedastrategiccooperationagreementwithGuizhouHuarenNewMat.

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EU Buildings Climate Tracker 3rd edition

Energy Central

The latest index reveals that the EU buildings sector is significantly off track to meet its 2030 and 2050 climate goals. Overall, the four key indicators of the EU BCT – CO2 emissions reduction, final energy consumption, renewable energy share and renovation investments – are over 40% away from the necessary decarbonisation pathway. EU BUILDINGS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY OFF TRACK TO.

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Leaders Weigh in on Cuba’s Renewable Energy Transformation

POWER Magazine

In the presence of Cuba’s Vice Prime Minister Ramiro Valdés and the Minister of Energy and Mines Vicente de la O Levy, the results of a study focused on the […] The post Leaders Weigh in on Cuba’s Renewable Energy Transformation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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InductEV, ENRX Seek to Standardize EV Charging Technology Worldwide

NGT News

Philadelphia-based InductEV, whose focus is on electric vehicles used in commercial fleets, and Norway-based ENRX, with 75 years of experience in the wireless transfer of energy in heating systems and more recently with EVs, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that seeks to establish technical standards and ensure compatibility across the wireless EV charging […] The post InductEV, ENRX Seek to Standardize EV Charging Technology Worldwide appeared first on NGT News.

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Solar Cell Prices Rise Again, Overseas Module Prices Expected to Rebound First

EnergyTrend

Solar Cell Prices Rise Again, Overseas Module Prices Expected to Rebound First PolysiliconThemainstreamconcludedpriceformonorechargepolysiliconisRMB37/KG,whilemonodensepolysiliconispricedatRMB35/KGandN-typepolysiliconiscurrentlyp.

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More hurdles ahead for transportation’s energy transition ambitions

Energy Central

Climate change is real! That’s the rallying cry for carbon dioxide scolds in the wake of any abnormal storm in the 21st century. Here’s what else is real: Energy transition is complicated. And nowhere are the complications more apparent than in transportation, manufacturing and other hard-to-transition (HTT) sectors. The most recent Energy Transition Outlook.

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Westinghouse, CORE POWER Partner for Floating Nuclear Power Plants

POWER Magazine

Westinghouse Electric Co. and CORE POWER said the companies have formalized a deal for the design and development of a floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) using the Westinghouse eVinci microreactor. […] The post Westinghouse, CORE POWER Partner for Floating Nuclear Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Rivian Receives Conditional $6.6 Billion Commitment from DOE Loan Program

NGT News

Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive has received conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program for a loan of up to $6.6 billion (including $6 billion of principal and approximately $600 million of capitalized interest) to accelerate its growth and leadership of EV design, development and manufacturing in […] The post Rivian Receives Conditional $6.6 Billion Commitment from DOE Loan Program appeared firs

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Three Giants Announce 2025 Procurement Plans: Will the Energy Storage Market Thrive Next Year?

EnergyTrend

Three Giants Announce 2025 Procurement Plans: Will the Energy Storage Market Thrive Next Year? OnNovember26,CGNNewEnergyissuedatenderannouncementfortheframeworkprocurementofenergystoragesystemsfor2025.Theprocurementisdividedintosevensections,wit.

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A Tale of Two Basins: Colorado regional oil and gas pollution differences highlight need for action on the West Slope

Energy Central

By EDF Blogs By Nini Gu Data recently collected by EDF’s MethaneAIR project in 2023 reveals a striking difference in the emissions profiles between the two major Colorado basins: the Denver-Julesburg (D-J) in the east, and the Piceance in the west. The D-J Basin exhibited a 1.7% methane loss rate from the total natural gas produced; by contrast, the loss rate for the.

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Powering the Future: How AI’s Energy Demands Could Push Power Grid to Its Limits

POWER Magazine

As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption skyrockets—and especially generative AI (genAI)—the underlying infrastructure powering these technologies faces unprecedented demands. Data centers, the nerve centers of AI operations, rely heavily on electricity, […] The post Powering the Future: How AI’s Energy Demands Could Push Power Grid to Its Limits appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Wrightbus Hydrogen Buses Arrive in Germany for Transport Company RVK

NGT News

Northern Ireland-based zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has announced plans for further expansion into Europe following the arrival of a landmark hydrogen bus order into Germany. All of the 31 buses for operator Regionalverkehr Köln Gmbh (RVK) are now in situ — the first Wrightbus vehicles on European soil — with testing underway before the fleet […] The post Wrightbus Hydrogen Buses Arrive in Germany for Transport Company RVK appeared first on NGT News.

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Photovoltaic reproduction acquisition! Internationally renowned photovoltaic companies go to the United States to build module factories

EnergyTrend

Photovoltaic reproduction acquisition! Internationally renowned photovoltaic companies go to the United States to build module factories OnNovember25,Japan'sTOYOCo.,Ltdannouncedthatithasagreedtoacquire100%ofSolarPlusTechnologyTexasLLC,locatedintheHouston,Texasmetropolitanarea,throughits.

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Can COP be Fixed? Absolutely, and Here’s How: Part 1

Energy Central

I’ve been tearing down COP for a reason: to convince people of it’s glaring shortcomings and to encourage them to consider changes. If you missed the previous posts, just reach out and I'll gladly send you the links. Over the weekend COP29 mercifully ended with an agreement for a $300 billion funding level, well below the $1 trillion being sought.

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Texas Mandates Cryptomining Registration, Power Demand Reporting, to Bolster Grid Reliability

POWER Magazine

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has adopted a rule for reliability purposes requiring cryptocurrency mining facilities in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region to register with […] The post Texas Mandates Cryptomining Registration, Power Demand Reporting, to Bolster Grid Reliability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Clean Energy Fuels Opens Expanded RNG Fueling Station in California City

NGT News

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has opened a newly expanded renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station in the city of Carson, California. Designed, constructed and operated by Clean Energy, this station is owned by Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (Districts) and will provide clean RNG fuel to the public as well as Districts’ vehicles, local public […] The post Clean Energy Fuels Opens Expanded RNG Fueling Station in California City appeared first on NGT News.

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JA Solar to Build PV Cell and Module Factory in Africa

EnergyTrend

JA Solar to Build PV Cell and Module Factory in Africa OnNov.21,Egyptsignedamemorandumofunderstanding(MoU)withUAE-basedGlobalSouthUtilities(GSO)andJASolartoestablishtwosolarplants.Theagreementwillseethecon.

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Global energy investment: Milestones, challenges, and the path to sustainability

Energy Central

Synopsis The global energy investment landscape has reached a historic milestone in 2024, surpassing $3 trillion, with $2 trillion directed toward clean energy technologies. Solar photovoltaic (PV) leads this transformation, attracting significant investment, alongside growth in battery storage and electrification. While advanced economies like the U.S. and Europe are.

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Cutting-Edge Process Turns Wind Turbine Blades Into Reusable Materials

POWER Magazine

A damaged 44-meter turbine blade from Vattenfall’s Kentish Flats Offshore Wind Farm has been recycled by Plaswire, a Northern Ireland-based company. Plaswire has developed a sustainable solution which overcomes the […] The post Cutting-Edge Process Turns Wind Turbine Blades Into Reusable Materials appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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First FedEx Service Provider Outside California Deploys Workhorse W56 Step Van

NGT News

Workhorse Group Inc. has delivered its W56 electric step van to NorthStar Courier, a FedEx Ground contract service provider based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The sale was facilitated by Workhorse certified dealer Ziegler Truck Group. This milestone marks the first deployment of the Workhorse W56 by a FedEx Ground service provider outside of California.

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Aiko Solar: BC Module Shipments Planned to Exceed 20 GW Next Year

EnergyTrend

Aiko Solar: BC Module Shipments Planned to Exceed 20 GW Next Year OnNovember23,AikoSolardisclosedarecordofitsinvestorrelationsactivities.Duringtheevent,thecompanyprovidedthefollowingupdates:Regardingmoduleshipmentvol.

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NRC OKs Construction Permit for Kairos Reactor

Energy Central

NRC Approves Construction Permit for Kairos Reactor Centrus to Invest $60 Million to Expand Uranium Enrichment Atomic Alchemy to Produce Fuel for Zeno’s Commercial Radioisotope Power Systems Poland Nuclear Effort Lined Up for $979 Million Loan from US Norway Utility Explores SMR Options with X-Energy Tokamak Energy Raises $125 Million to Develop Fusion and Magnet.

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EPA Proposes Tighter NOx Limits for Combustion Turbines

POWER Magazine

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed tougher nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions limits for new, modified, and reconstructed stationary combustion turbines. The proposed rule identifies a combination of combustion controls […] The post EPA Proposes Tighter NOx Limits for Combustion Turbines appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Crown Linen Orders Two 22-Foot Xos Step Vans

NGT News

Fleet electrification provider Xos Inc. has received a purchase order from Crown Linen Service Inc., a supplier of linen and uniform rental services. Crown Linen has ordered two fully electric 22-foot step vans, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. “We are thrilled to partner with Xos Inc. in our journey toward […] The post Crown Linen Orders Two 22-Foot Xos Step Vans appeared first on NGT News.