Opinion:
¶ “Why Germany Ditched Nuclear Before Coal, And Why It Won’t Go Back” • In the face of climate change, calls to expedite the transition away from fossil fuels, and an energy crisis brought about by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Berlin’s move to quit nuclear before carbon-intensive energy sources like coal drew significant criticism. [The Conversation]
Emsland nuclear plant (Tetzemann, CC-BY-SA 4.0, cropped)
Science and Technology:
¶ “What Is Regenerative Agriculture? Farmers And Experts Share The Keys To Biodiversity” • Farmers are stewards of everything from soil and the crops that pop out of it to the microbial region teeming with life underneath the surface, which together creates a biodiverse environment that enriches and renews the land for generations to come. [ABC News]
World:
¶ “CATL Claims Grid Battery Will Experience No Degradation In First Five Years” • CATL’s TENER is the first mass-producible energy storage system with zero degradation in the first five years of use. Featuring greater safety, five-year zero degradation, and a 6.25 MWh capacity, TENER will accelerate adoption of energy storage technologies. [CleanTechnica]
Battery (Courtesy of CATL)
¶ “IEA 2024 Global EV Outlook Sees Sunny Skies Ahead For Electric Transportation” • The International Energy Agency publishes an annual report that identifies and assesses recent developments in electric mobility across. The report notes that electric cars continue to make progress towards becoming a mass market product. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Mercedes-Benz Explores Pairing eSprinter Vans With E-Cargo Bikes For Last-Mile Deliveries” • A pilot program uses a special Mercedez-Benz eSprinter electric van as a mobile micro-depot to bring standardized container modules to transfer points. A container is off-loaded onto an ONO electric cargo bike which makes the last-mile deliveries. [CleanTechnica]
Delivery EVs (Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Vans)
¶ “Horizon Power To Trial EV-To-Grid Capability” • A landmark Western Australian trial will test two-way charging with EVs. Horizon Power is conducting the trial to test the capability of its management system to allow EVs to act as mobile energy storage solutions. It will be Western Australia’s first trial of the potential for vehicle-to-grid techology. [Energy Magazine]
¶ “Wasting Renewables: Where Is Europe In The Race For Clean Energy Transition?” • Europe is not yet on track with its energy transition goals, but it is best positioned to succeed in reaching them, according to French multinational energy management company Schneider Electric. It needs to increase its renewable capacity to phase out of fossil fuels. [Euronews.com]
Wind farm (Naturpuur, CC-BY-SA 4.0, cropped)
¶ “NSW To Open Bids For Access To First Two Renewable Zones” • Applications have opened for solar, wind, and battery projects to reserve a place in New South Wales’ biggest renewable energy zone, as part of a fast-track process aimed at boosting investor confidence and giving communities more visibility over projects proposed for their region. [RenewEconomy]
¶ “Queensland Passes Legislation To Deliver On Renewable Energy And Jobs” • The Queensland Government has passed the transformation of Queensland’s energy grid into law, which they have stated will create over 100,000 new jobs in manufacturing, renewable energy generation, power transmission, and industries of the future. [PACE Today]
Solar power in Queensland (Kgbo, CC-BY-SA 4.0, cropped)
¶ “Solar, Wind, And Storage Co-Location: Electricity Cost Reduction” • A report by RenewableUK suggests that integrating energy storage projects with onshore wind and solar farms can reduce electricity system costs and enhance energy security. It stresses the potential benefits of co-locating battery storage with renewable energy sites in the UK. [Energy Live News]
US:
¶ “Universities And Colleges From NC And PA Unite On Huge Solar Power Project In … Kentucky?” • The coal-producing state of Kentucky ranks #43 in a list of states ordered by solar capacity. Now six colleges and three universities have united to use the force of a powerful financial tool, the power purchase agreement, to get things going. [CleanTechnica]
Solar power (Courtesy of NextEra via Davidson College)
¶ “Tesla Surprises Investors With A Tiny Y And A Tiny 3 As Soon As This Year!” • Many people thought Elon was going all in on robotaxis, but it appears the rest of the company convinced him once again that sales have stalled now and they need a vehicle that can sell for about $10,000 less than the Model 3 and Model Y ASAP to keep investors happy. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Alaska Groups Awarded $125 Million For Solar Projects” • Several Alaska organizations are set to share in $125 million in federal funding so low-income and disadvantaged communities can be powered by solar projects. Awards are going the Alaska Energy Authority and the Alaska Housing Finance Corp, and tribal solar projects. [Anchorage Daily News]
Solar powered cabin in Alaska (Steve Hillebrand, FWS)
¶ “Oregon Awarded Nearly $87 Million To Increase Adoption of Solar In Low-Income Communities” • The US EPA announced Oregon will receive $86.6 million with a Solar for All grant. The program puts solar power within reach of low-income and rural residents, disadvantaged communities, and those most impacted by climate change. [Oregon Public Broadcasting]
¶ “JFK Airport Parking Lot To Become Biggest Solar Array In New York” • Construction has begun on a solar array that is to cover 21 acres of Kennedy Airport’s long-term parking lot No 9. The array is to generate 12 MW when it’s completed in 2026. It includes about 7.5 MW of battery storage to keep power constant during peak demand periods. [Yahoo]
Have a favorably faultless day.
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