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White House Launches Initiatives to Bolster New Nuclear Deployments

POWER Magazine

The White House has unveiled a suite of new measures aimed at slashing risks associated with new nuclear reactor development and construction, underscoring its policy push to champion nuclear. At […] The post White House Launches Initiatives to Bolster New Nuclear Deployments appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Two Transit Agencies Order South Dakota’s First Propane-Fueled Buses

NGT News

Two South Dakota transit agencies — People’s Transit in Huron and Prairie Hills Transit in Spearfish — unveiled their first orders of safe, environmentally friendly and economical buses fueled with propane autogas. “Prairie Hills Transit is on the cutting edge of public transit operation with these new propane buses and the first propane fueling infrastructure […] The post Two Transit Agencies Order South Dakota’s First Propane-Fueled Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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US and EU Tighten Grip on Lithium Batteries, Putting Pressure on Chinese Exports

EnergyTrend

US and EU Tighten Grip on Lithium Batteries, Putting Pressure on Chinese Exports Justlastweek,theU.S.DepartmentofCommerceannouncedtheresultsofafour-yearreviewoftheSection301tariffsonChina.ThereviewindicatesthattheU.S.willincreaseta.

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Vermont becomes 1st state to enact law requiring oil companies pay for damage from climate change

Energy Central

Vermont has become the first state to enact a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the damage caused by climate change after the state suffered catastrophic summer flooding and damage from other extreme weather.

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Siemens Gamesa Cutting 4,100 Jobs in Wind Turbine Unit

POWER Magazine

Siemens Gamesa plans to cut about 4,100 jobs from its wind turbine division as the company continues to restructure its business. The downsizing, reported May 28 by Reuters, impacts about […] The post Siemens Gamesa Cutting 4,100 Jobs in Wind Turbine Unit appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Cemex Will Power 39 Trucks with RNG from Clean Energy Fuels

NGT News

Building materials provider Cemex and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. have reached a new fueling agreement to provide ultra-clean renewable natural gas (RNG) to power 39 of Cemex US’s ready-mix and cement bulk trucks in Southern California. Cemex’s collaboration with Clean Energy is the latest addition to its lower-carbon fuels portfolio for its California fleet.

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33.24%! Jinko Solar’s TOPCon/perovskite tandem cell efficiency sets a new record

EnergyTrend

33.24%! Jinko Solar’s TOPCon/perovskite tandem cell efficiency sets a new record JinkoSolar,aworld-leadingphotovoltaiccompany,announcedthatthecompanyhasmadeabreakthroughintheresearchanddevelopmentofN-typeTOPConperovskitetandemcells.

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A Tale of Two Vehicles: Exploring BEVs and Hydrogen FCEVs

POWER Magazine

As the global community intensifies its efforts to combat climate change, the transportation sector has emerged as a crucial battleground. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), carbon dioxide (CO2) […] The post A Tale of Two Vehicles: Exploring BEVs and Hydrogen FCEVs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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City in Ontario Will Add Two Mack LR Electric Vehicles to Refuse Truck Fleet

NGT News

To help the city of Kingston, Ontario, achieve its sustainability goals, its municipal leaders recently ordered two Mack LR Electric battery electric vehicle (BEV) refuse models. The Mack LR Electric vehicles will be the Canadian city’s first two BEVs in its refuse fleet. “Mack is excited that the city of Kingston opted to order two […] The post City in Ontario Will Add Two Mack LR Electric Vehicles to Refuse Truck Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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Breaking Records! India adds 10GW of new PV installations in Q1

EnergyTrend

Breaking Records! India adds 10GW of new PV installations in Q1 Indiainstalledmorethan10GWofPVprojectsinthefirstquarterof2024,whichisbyfarthehighestnumberofinstallationsinasinglequarter.Accordingtotherecentlyreleas.

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P2x² - exploring Green Hydrogen potential beyond linear energy applications

Energy Central

As the world continues to address the urgent need to transition to clean and sustainable sources of energy, #greenhydrogen has emerged as a promising solution. While the primary focus of P2X has been on energy applications, there is a growing interest in exploring its potential beyond linear energy applications. P2x² looks at how green hydrogen can be used to drive innovation and.

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Upgrades Planned at Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant as Part of Life Extension

POWER Magazine

Fortum, a Nordic energy company with headquarters in Espoo, Finland, near Helsinki, and offices in 10 other countries, announced that it will modernize the Loviisa nuclear power plant’s low-pressure turbines. […] The post Upgrades Planned at Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant as Part of Life Extension appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Air Products Plans to Build Hydrogen Refueling Station Network in California

NGT News

Air Products intends to build a network of permanent, commercial-scale, multi-modal hydrogen refueling stations stretching from Northern California to Southern California. Eric Guter, Air Products’ vice president, Hydrogen for Mobility, revealed this news during his keynote address at the California Hydrogen Convention at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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Italy adds 1.72GW of new PV installations in Q1

EnergyTrend

Italy adds 1.72GW of new PV installations in Q1 Inthefirstquarterof2024,Italyhadmorethan1.7GWofinstalledPVcapacity,asignificantincreasecomparedtothesameperiodin2023.Thelargestincreasewasseeninlargeg.

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Architecting Change: TRANSFORMING OPERATIONS THROUGH SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS AND GREEN ENERGY

Energy Central

Welcome to the 37th episode of the #MyEnergyLife series, a weekly LinkedIn feature designed to highlight, engage with, and empower emerging energy professionals across Africa. Through a series of articles, we will explore the many career paths that exist in the energy industry. Our aim is to provide valuable insights and counsel to support the career aspirations of young professionals in the.

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Framatome, TerraPower to Develop HALEU Deconversion Pilot Line

POWER Magazine

Framatome and TerraPower will team to design and develop a pilot line for high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) metalization, a crucial deconversion process, at Framatome’s nuclear fuel manufacturing facility in Richland, […] The post Framatome, TerraPower to Develop HALEU Deconversion Pilot Line appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Einride Provides Peterbilt Its Largest EV Order So Far

NGT News

Peterbilt has received its largest electric vehicle order to date: 150 Model 579EVs from Einride, the provider of digital, electric and autonomous freight technology. This order will strengthen electric heavy-duty fleets across the U.S. as they are deployed with Einride’s customers. “We are proud to announce this partnership with Peterbilt and Rush Peterbilt Truck Centers […] The post Einride Provides Peterbilt Its Largest EV Order So Far appeared first on NGT News.

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Brazil Adds 6 GW of New PV Capacity in First Four Months of 2024

EnergyTrend

Brazil Adds 6 GW of New PV Capacity in First Four Months of 2024 BetweenJanuaryandApril,Brazilsawtheadditionof6GWofnewPVcapacity.ABSolar,theBrazilianPVassociation,reportsthatthecountry'scumulativesolarcapacityhasnow.

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NuScale Reported to Ink a $1.5 Billion Reactor Equipment Deal with South Korea’s Doosan Enerbility to Build SMRs for Two US Data Centers

Energy Central

NuScale Reported to Ink a $1.5 Billion Reactor Equipment Deal with South Korea’s Doosan Enerbility to Build SMRs for Two US Data Centers Oklo Partners with Wyoming Hyperscale to Deliver 100 MWe to its Data Centers Norsk Kjernekraft Plans SMRs for Norway’s Data Centers NuclearN.ai Launches SPARK-mini Open Nuclear AI Model Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Using AI for.

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Mitsubishi Power Supplying Turbines for 1.6-GW Gas-Fired Plant in Brazil

POWER Magazine

Mitsubishi Power will supply its gas turbine technology to a new power plant in Brazil, a 1.6-GW facility considered among the largest electricity generation projects in Latin America. The company […] The post Mitsubishi Power Supplying Turbines for 1.6-GW Gas-Fired Plant in Brazil appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Swiss Company Orders 40 Mullen-GO Delivery EVs

NGT News

Electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc. has received a new European purchase order (PO) for 40 Mullen-GO urban delivery vehicles with Switzerland-based Antidoto SA, a commercial upfitter with on-demand food delivery companies as its focus. The initial PO is valued at $440,000. Antidoto SA specializes in the design and sale of pizza ovens for delivery […] The post Swiss Company Orders 40 Mullen-GO Delivery EVs appeared first on NGT News.

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 Astronergy Fuyang Base Hosts 5GW TOPCon Module Equipment Entry Ceremony

EnergyTrend

Astronergy Fuyang Base Hosts 5GW TOPCon Module Equipment Entry Ceremony OnMay30th,AstronergyFuyangBasehelda5GWTOPConhigh-efficiencyPVmoduleequipmententryceremony,markinganotherimportantbreakthroughinAstronergy'sZBB-TOPConh.

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Does US Climate Policy Have a Herring Problem? (Part 3)

Energy Central

It is nearly impossible to conceive of any significant environmental regulation over the past four decades that has not involved the application of the “Chevron deference.” It’s one reason conservatives and others, e.g., the fossil fuel industry, are now rooting for the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) to strike down the deference—in the name of the separation of powers.

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Russia Will Supply Small Modular Reactor Nuclear Plant in Uzbekistan

POWER Magazine

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Uzbekistan on May 26 to meet with his counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Among topics high on the leaders’ discussion list was energy. In addition to […] The post Russia Will Supply Small Modular Reactor Nuclear Plant in Uzbekistan appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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PairFleet Microgrid Charger Can Accommodate More EVs, Bring Down Costs

NGT News

Paired Power, a provider of electric vehicle charging technology, is offering PairFleet, a customizable microgrid charger designed to accommodate electric fleets of various sizes that greatly speeds up the process of installing new EV chargers. “We found that many of our customers required larger-scale charging capacity, so we scaled up our PairTree microgrid into a […] The post PairFleet Microgrid Charger Can Accommodate More EVs, Bring Down Costs appeared first on NGT News.

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GCL Energy Storage Technology's Kunshan Factory Commences Operations

EnergyTrend

GCL Energy Storage Technology's Kunshan Factory Commences Operations OnMay27,theinaugurationceremonyofGCLEnergyStorageTechnology'sKunshanfactorywasheldatKunshanPingqianInternationalModernIndustrialPark.Theprojectisprima.

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The KJ Show Episode 91: Is it Climate or Weather?

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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How Technology Helps Overcome 10 of the Top Operational Challenges in the Energy Sector

POWER Magazine

Recent government legislation and initiatives have prompted positive momentum in the energy industry. From regulatory matters to technology upgrades to renewable energy trends boosted by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) […] The post How Technology Helps Overcome 10 of the Top Operational Challenges in the Energy Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Toyota Designates Two California Communities to Receive DC Fast Chargers

NGT News

Toyota Motor North America Inc., guided by its “Empact” vision to address equitable electric vehicle charging and mobility, has selected the first communities that will receive DC fast chargers (DCFCs): Baldwin Park and Sacramento, California. High-power 350-kW chargers at each location will be installed, owned and operated by EVgo, one of the nation’s largest public […] The post Toyota Designates Two California Communities to Receive DC Fast Chargers appeared first on NG

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U.S. Pushes New Transmission Rules, Resistance to Cross-Region Grid Construction Remains High

EnergyTrend

U.S. Pushes New Transmission Rules, Resistance to Cross-Region Grid Construction Remains High InMay2024,theFederalEnergyRegulatoryCommission(FERC)issuedanewtransmissionandcostallocationrule(FERCOrderNo.1920)designedtoenhancetheU.S.grid'slong-te.

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The Greenest Travel

Energy Central

The Mayer of San Francisco. London Breed, is in China as I’m writing this (late April). She rode on a high-speed rail line while there. China has invested extensively in their high-speed rail system. Thus, I thought it was a good time to update the information on HSR. My last post on this was about two years ago, and we are steadily making progress.

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Critical Materials: Why Critical Thinking Is Necessary for the U.S. to Regain Self-Sufficiency

POWER Magazine

The U.S. is clearly focused on sourcing more critical materials domestically, but the critical thinking behind the country’s commitment to the endeavor is muddled. Still, the U.S. is putting money […] The post Critical Materials: Why Critical Thinking Is Necessary for the U.S. to Regain Self-Sufficiency appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Fluke FEV150 Station Analyzer Streamlines EV Charging Maintenance

NGT News

Fluke, a provider of industrial tools and integrated software, is offering the FEV150, the latest addition to its expanding line of eMobility and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) test solutions. Engineered to streamline the maintenance workflow of EV charging stations, the FEV150 empowers technicians to conduct comprehensive functional and safety tests swiftly and efficiently, ensuring […] The post Fluke FEV150 Station Analyzer Streamlines EV Charging Maintenance appeared first on

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China’s Top 3 Export Markets: The U.S., Germany, and South Korea; Reasons Behind the Continuous Decline in China's Lithium-ion Battery Export Value from Jan to Apr 2024

EnergyTrend

China’s Top 3 Export Markets: The U.S., Germany, and South Korea; Reasons Behind the Continuous Decline in China's Lithium-ion Battery Export Value from Jan to Apr 2024 AccordingtoCIAPSstatistics,fromJanuarytoApril2024,theexportvolumeoflithium-ionbatterieswas1.17billionunits,a3.8%increasefromthepreviousyear.Duringthes.

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Climate Fiction and Climate Reality

Energy Central

It’s a hot start to the Summer (yes – I am sure we all agree that summer now starts in May regardless of the fact the summer solstice will still always be on June 20). Among the hottest places in the U.S. these past few weeks has been Texas, including the City of Houston. And in this same period, that city was was hit hard by a major storm that seemingly came out of nowhere.

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Effective Training and Mentoring Programs Are Critical to Power Project Success

POWER Magazine

The power industry has long been lamenting its aging workforce. While turnover has been happening for years, there remains a large percentage of power professionals on the verge of retirement. […] The post Effective Training and Mentoring Programs Are Critical to Power Project Success appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Renault Group, Geely Establish New Powertrain Technology Company

NGT News

Renault Group and Geely have created a new powertrain technology company called HORSE Powertrain Limited. Following the agreements signed July 11, 2023, by Renault Group and Geely, and after receiving approval from relevant authorities, HORSE Powertrain has been officially created as of May 31, 2024, with each group holding 50% stake in the new company. […] The post Renault Group, Geely Establish New Powertrain Technology Company appeared first on NGT News.

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