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UK Leaders Say New Gas-Fired Plants Needed for Energy Security

POWER Magazine

Officials in the UK said the country will need to build new natural gas-fired power plants beyond 2030 in order to ensure a reliable supply of energy and avoid blackouts. […] The post UK Leaders Say New Gas-Fired Plants Needed for Energy Security appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NYC Transit Authority Orders Up to 2,090 Xcelsior Electric Buses from NFI

NGT News

Heavy-duty transit bus manufacturer New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., has been awarded two new contracts from the New York City Transit Authority (NYCT) including firm orders for 429 Xcelsior buses (671 equivalent units or EUs) with options to purchase up to 1,661 additional buses (2,379 EUs) over the next […] The post NYC Transit Authority Orders Up to 2,090 Xcelsior Electric Buses from NFI appeared first on NGT News.

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Hikers and bikers beware: Climate breakdown has hit Europe’s Alps hard

Energy Transition

Central Europe is among the fastest warming locations on Earth. In the Alps, this has ramifications for nature, outdoorspeople, and tourist infrastructure. Paul Hockenos reports. (Public Domain) Sitting at one of the picnic tables outside Solsteinhaus, a hiker’s hostel high in the Tirolian Alps near Innsbruck, Robert Frankhauser, its proprietor, looks out over the Stubaier mountain chain.

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Energy Storage May be favorable! With Relaxing the 95% Renewable Energy Consumption Red Line

EnergyTrend

Energy Storage May be favorable! With Relaxing the 95% Renewable Energy Consumption Red Line Recently,marketreportshavespeculatedthat,drivenbynewenergydevelopment,powergridcompaniesmayrelaxthe95%renewableenergyconsumptionredlinetoaccommodatemo.

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Floating Gas-Fired Power Station Planned Off Louisiana Coast

POWER Magazine

Entergy Louisiana has asked state officials for approval to build a floating natural gas-fired power plant that would serve areas along the Gulf Coast. The utility’s recent March filing with […] The post Floating Gas-Fired Power Station Planned Off Louisiana Coast appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Hyzon Launches Prime Mover with Single-Stack 200-KW Fuel Cell System

NGT News

Hyzon, a U.S.-based hydrogen fuel cell technology developer and supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), launched its single-stack 200-kilowatt fuel cell system and powertrain in a vehicle at a ceremony attended by government officials, heavy-duty fleet operators and company employees and executives. The vehicle — Hyzon’s 200-kW Prime Mover, the Australian term […] The post Hyzon Launches Prime Mover with Single-Stack 200-KW Fuel Cell System appeared

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Challenges to Latin America’s geothermal boom

Energy Transition

Geothermal energy prospects remain largely untapped in many parts of the world. Latin America with its numerous volcanos and seismic activities along the Pacific Ocean has a particularly high potential to develop this renewable resource. What is holding it back? (Public Domain) Geothermal energy, often referred to as the ‘hidden gem’ of renewable energy sources, is gaining global momentum.

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Measure Twice, Cut Once—A Roadmap for Enabling VPPs Through Policy and Program Design

POWER Magazine

Virtual power plants (VPPs), as aggregations of dispatchable distributed energy resources (DERs), can deliver grid services ranging from resource adequacy to reliability at scale—all while making energy more affordable. Yet, […] The post Measure Twice, Cut Once—A Roadmap for Enabling VPPs Through Policy and Program Design appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Hyundai, Iveco Group Expand Heavy-Duty Truck Partnership in Europe

NGT News

Hyundai Motor Company and Iveco Group are strengthening their partnership to drive innovation in the commercial vehicle sector. The two companies signed a letter of intent (LOI), reinforcing their partnership with a facing view toward electric heavy-duty truck solutions, including both battery electric trucks and fuel cell electric trucks, for European markets.

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FUEL FOR THOUGHT Methanol for Passenger Ships

Energy Central

FUEL FOR THOUGHT Methanol for Passenger Ships Behind its high degree of acceptance by shipowners, lies years of work to prove and improve on the concept of methanol as a marine fuel. The decision by more and more leading shipping companies to adopt methanol as fuel is a signal. It shows that the industry recognises the need to start its transition to net zero now, first lowering carbon.

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The Evolving BESS Market in 2024: A Pivotal Year for Safety, Innovations, and Long-Term Energy Storage

EnergyTrend

The Evolving BESS Market in 2024: A Pivotal Year for Safety, Innovations, and Long-Term Energy Storage Thepivotalyearforlarge-scalesafetyTheyear2023hasbeenasignificantoneforlessonslearnedwithintheenergystorageindustry,particularlyunderscoringthatbattery.

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Fluor to Design Commercial Laser Fusion Power Plant

POWER Magazine

Longview Fusion Energy, a firm leveraging the recent fusion breakthrough at the National Ignition Facility (NIF), has secured a contract with engineering, procurement, and construction specialist Fluor to design what […] The post Fluor to Design Commercial Laser Fusion Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Solaris Agrees to Supply 22 Urbino 12 Hydrogen Buses to Paris for Pilot Project

NGT News

Solaris Bus & Coach will be a part of hydrogen pilot project by Paris, France-based public transport authority Île-de-France Mobilités. The manufacturer will deliver to France a total of 22 Urbino 12 hydrogen buses by 2025. With the support of the CATP (Centrale d’Achat du Transport Public), Île-de-France Mobilités has launched a tender for the […] The post Solaris Agrees to Supply 22 Urbino 12 Hydrogen Buses to Paris for Pilot Project appeared first on NGT News.

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The World’s Top Oil Producer May Surprise You

Energy Central

The climate movement is focused on major infrastructure changes and rightfully so. Creating an EV charging network and modernizing grids around the world will be no easy task. But that challenge may pale in comparison to the economic dependence the world has on fossil fuels.

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Overview of The Domestic PV Module Market

EnergyTrend

Overview of The Domestic PV Module Market PowerofDifferentTypes’ModuleIn2023,therewas littledemandformulti-Siproducts,andthepowerbasicallyremained atlastyear'slevel,withthepowerofconventionalp.

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Indiana Utility Will Convert Remaining Coal Units to Burn Natural Gas

POWER Magazine

A major Indiana utility said it’s preparing to switch its remaining coal-fired power plant to burn natural gas. AES Indiana on March 12 said the two coal-burning units at its […] The post Indiana Utility Will Convert Remaining Coal Units to Burn Natural Gas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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EnergIIZE Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure Funding Round Coming Up in April

NGT News

The Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles (EnergIIZE) Hydrogen funding lane will open for two weeks beginning at 9 a.m. Pacific Time on April 17, 2024, and lasting through 5 p.m. Pacific Time on May 1, 2024. This lane, funded by the California Energy Commission (CEC) and administered by CALSTART, follows the Electric Vehicle […] The post EnergIIZE Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure Funding Round Coming Up in April appeared first on NGT News.

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United States, Hydrogen | Sectoral Support Details

Energy Central

United States Hydrogen Support. | Details Having kept the community informed every step of the way, including the inception of the program as far back as 2021 [link] I thought the enclosed document with fuller details may be of interest? To recap; 52 projects across 24 states; These.

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Insights into the PV Glass Sector: Capacity and Price Trends

EnergyTrend

Insights into the PV Glass Sector: Capacity and Price Trends SupplySide:LimitedIncrementinQ1-2,ConcentratedCapacityReleaseinQ3-4,EstimatedNewAdditionofAbout18,000TonsfortheYearTheglasscapacityin2021,2022,and2023.

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U.S. Natural Gas Supplies High, Prices at Record Low

POWER Magazine

The winter heating season, which is often defined as November through March in the U.S., is coming to an end with natural gas inventories 37% above the five-year average, according […] The post U.S. Natural Gas Supplies High, Prices at Record Low appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Autel Collaboration Intends to Provide MaxiCharger Products for Belgium

NGT News

Autel, a pioneer in electric vehicle charging solutions, has established a strategic partnership with Efinance Belgium, an experienced supplier of high-quality charging solutions. As part of this partnership, Efinance Belgium will offer a comprehensive range of Autel MaxiCharger charging solutions. “At Autel, we believe in the power of technology to transform the future, and our […] The post Autel Collaboration Intends to Provide MaxiCharger Products for Belgium appeared first on NGT

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IAEA’s Grossi Calls on World Bank to Fund Nuclear Energy

Energy Central

IAEA’s Grossi Calls for World Bank Funding for Nuclear Energy European Investment Bank Calls SMRs “Bankable” NRC Sets Path Forward for Part 53 Proposed Rule on Advanced Reactor Licensing Amazon Acquires Talen’s Nuclear Powered Data Center Fuel loading Begins at Indian Fast Breeder Reactor Great British Nuclear Buys Wylfa and Oldbury sites IAEA’s.

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Europe Sparks Change with Electricity Market Reform, Paving the Way for Robust Utility Energy Storage Growth Across Nations

EnergyTrend

Europe Sparks Change with Electricity Market Reform, Paving the Way for Robust Utility Energy Storage Growth Across Nations Astheuseofrenewableenergyinstallationsrises,there'sanincreasingneedforflexibleresourcesonthegrid.TheInternationalEnergyAgency(IEA)hasassessedfactorsli.

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U.S., UK, Canada Ink Trilateral Memo to Cooperate on Advanced Reactor Licensing

POWER Magazine

Nuclear regulatory agencies from the U.S., Canada, and the UK will collaborate on technical reviews and share best practices for advanced reactors and small modular reactor (SMR) technologies. The measure […] The post U.S., UK, Canada Ink Trilateral Memo to Cooperate on Advanced Reactor Licensing appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Lime, Hight, Forum Mobility Reach Zero-Emissions Freight Shipments Deal

NGT News

Lime, a leading global operator of shared light electric vehicles; Hight Logistics; and Forum Mobility have reached a new deal for zero-emissions port-to-hub shipping for all Lime freight arriving in North America through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California. Forum Mobility, a zero-emission electric truck charging provider, is supplying the electric […] The post Lime, Hight, Forum Mobility Reach Zero-Emissions Freight Shipments Deal appeared first on NGT News.

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The KJ Show: Episode 79: The Green Revolt Has Begun

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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Technological Development of Domestic Cell Sector

EnergyTrend

Technological Development of Domestic Cell Sector AverageconversionefficiencyofvariouscelltechnologiesIn2023,theaverageconversionefficiencyofp-typeBSFpolycrystallineblacksiliconcellsinlarge-scaleprodu.

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How Utilities Are Planning for Extreme Weather Events and Mitigating Risks

POWER Magazine

Scientists who maintain the world’s temperature records, which date back to 1880, calculate a global temperature anomaly each year to determine how much temperatures have changed compared to temperatures from […] The post How Utilities Are Planning for Extreme Weather Events and Mitigating Risks appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Wallbox Begins Deliveries of Its Pulsar Pro North America EV Charger Series

NGT News

Wallbox, a provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, has started deliveries of Pulsar Pro North America in the United States. Pulsar Pro is the latest addition to Wallbox’s Pulsar family of smart EV chargers, designed specifically for shared spaces including multi-unit residential and commercial properties. “Our Pulsar family was born from a need to make […] The post Wallbox Begins Deliveries of Its Pulsar Pro North America EV Charger Series appeared first on NGT News.

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Climate Politics: The View from Washington (3/12/24)

Energy Central

This article was first published on Civil Notion Legislation is not enacted in a vacuum. Successful advocacy strategies begin with understanding the political context in which proposed climate-related policies are debated and acted upon. Congress finally passed a FY2023 appropriations bill for six federal agencies. The vote on the package was 339-85.

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Consumption red line may be relaxed, china demand continues to exceed expectations

EnergyTrend

Consumption red line may be relaxed, china demand continues to exceed expectations Recently,the5%redlineforcurbingsolarandwindpowerwasteinChina'snationalgridmayberelaxed,potentiallyleadingtoafurtherunexpectedincreasein2024.Thispolicy.

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Get Ready For California’s Three Sweeping New Climate Disclosure Laws

POWER Magazine

Can a requirement to simply disclose information truly be a big deal? Can a requirement that only applies to big companies, or companies that do business in California, actually impact […] The post Get Ready For California’s Three Sweeping New Climate Disclosure Laws appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Blink Charging Company Opens Maryland HQ, Plans New Production Facility

NGT News

Blink Charging Company, a manufacturer and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has established its global corporate headquarters in a 15,000-square-foot facility in Bowie, Maryland. Complementing this pivotal move, Blink has announced plans to increase its manufacturing capacity by constructing a new LEED Gold-certified 30,000-sq-ft production facility.

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Really Big Electric Trucks

Energy Central

There will be two subjects in this paper. Both of them are flavors of the title, but one I’ve written about before, and the other, not so much. The first is definitely a clean-sheet design, and the latter looks (and mostly is) derivative of earlier generations. Both need to ramp production very quickly to help my home state (California) make the transition to non-diesel big rigs.

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The budget for UK Auction Round 6 (AR6) will be the “largest ever” set at £1.025 billion

EnergyTrend

The budget for UK Auction Round 6 (AR6) will be the “largest ever” set at £1.025 billion DuringtheSpringBudgetannouncementon6thMarch,ChancelloroftheExchequerJeremyHuntdisclosedthatthebudgetforthe2024ContractsforDifference(CfD)auctionwoulde.

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The POWER Interview: Diving Into Data With Autonomous Inspection of Utility Assets

POWER Magazine

Companies offering the ability to collect data for use by electric utilities are finding their services in demand as the power generation sector embraces digitization. It’s an industry that promotes […] The post The POWER Interview: Diving Into Data With Autonomous Inspection of Utility Assets appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Westport Agrees to Joint Venture with Volvo Group

NGT News

Westport Fuel Systems Inc., a supplier of advanced alternative fuel delivery systems and components for the global transportation industry, has signed an investment agreement to establish the previously announced joint venture with Volvo Group to accelerate the commercialization and global adoption of Westport’s HPDI fuel system technology for long-haul and off-road applications.