Science and Technology:
¶ “Microgrids Could Help Solve Challenges Of Renewable Energy” • Issues such as variability and surplus generation have so far created headaches in the move to full use of renewable energy. Research led by Murdoch University Associate Professor Ali Arefi found that using interconnected scattered microgrids may be the answer. [MSN]
Solar settlement (Andrewglaser, CC-BY-SA 3.0, cropped)
World:
¶ “1,500 Policies To Fix Global Warming Were Implemented In 41 Countries. Here Are Those That Worked Best” • Researchers from European climate institutions analyzed the effectiveness of 1,500 climate policies across 41 countries over the past twenty years, in a study published in the journal Science. They found just 63 “success stories.” [CNN]
¶ “This Superyacht Hot Spot For The Uber-Wealthy Is Heating Up And Becoming More Dangerous” • The storm that sank the “Bayesian,” a luxury yacht anchored off the coast of Sicily, was sudden, violent and deadly. Scientists say it may be a warning of what’s to come as global warming fuels more extreme weather in the Mediterranean. [CNN]
Mediterranean (Ernesto Solla, Unsplash)
¶ “Vena Energy Moves Ahead With 550 MW Of Solar In The Philippines” • Vena Energy has signed an investment agreement with MGen Renewable Energy for the joint construction of a 550-MW solar plant in the Philippines. They will build the solar project in the municipality of Bugallon, which is on the island of Luzon. [pv magazine International]
¶ “Energiekontor Secures German Wind Permits” • In August of 2024, three building permits for wind park projects in Germany with a total generation volume of approximately 116 MW were awarded to Energiekontor. Construction work on the Lower Saxony projects will start shortly, according to the German developer. [reNews]
German wind turbines (Tony Webster, CC-BY-SA 2.0)
¶ “Collgar Eyes 1.7 GW Of Wind Power Projects In Western Australia” • Collgar Renewables, which operates the largest wind farm in Western Australia, has announced plans to beef up its portfolio by building five new wind projects across the Australian state. In a statement, the company said the five projects will have a total capacity of 1.7 GW. [Asian Power]
¶ “Skyborn Completes Foundation Installation At Yunlin” • A Skyborn Renewables subsidiary, Yunneng Wind Power, has announced that all of the 80 foundations have been installed at the 640-MW Yunlin offshore wind project in Taiwan. Reaching this milestone means the project is on track to be completed by the end of 2024. [reNews]
Foundation (Skyborn Renewables image)
¶ “Kuwait Targets 17-GW Renewables Fleet By 2050” • KBR was awarded an advisory contract by Kuwait Oil Company to develop a strategy for delivering 17 GW of renewable energy and 25 GW of green hydrogen capacity by 2050. The company will devise a phased approach to deployment of wind and solar generation with power storage. [reNews]
¶ “Global Offshore Wind To Breach 520 GW By 2040” • Despite setbacks, global offshore wind installations grew 7% in 2023 and are projected to rapidly expand, surpassing 520 GW by 2040, excluding China, according to Rystad Energy. Rystad Energy said Europe will drive the growth as it heavily depends on floating wind to meet national targets. [Asian Power]
Offshore windfarm (Tony Exley, Unsplash)
¶ “China Hits Xi Jinping’s Renewable Power Target Six Years Early” • China passed another benchmark for its wind and solar capacity, surpassing a target set by President Xi Jinping almost six years earlier than planned. China added 25 GW in July, bringing its capacity to 1,206 GW. Xi had set a goal in December 2020 for 1,200 GW of clean energy by 2030. [Yahoo Finance]
¶ “Ukrainian Official Rejects Putin’s Accusations Of Attempted Attack On Kursk Nuclear Plant” • A top counter-disinformation official from Ukraine refuted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s accusations that Kyiv attempted to attack the Kursk Nuclear Plant. Putin alleged that Ukraine tried to strike the nuclear plant, but provided no evidence. [The Kyiv Independent]
Kursk nuclear plant (Dmitriy 92, CC-BY-SA 4.0, cropped)
¶ “Multiple Drones Seen Over Nuclear Power Plant In Germany, Russia Suspected” • Drones were seen flying over an industrial area in Schleswig-Holstein. They may have been launched by Russian agents, Bild reports. They flew over an industrial area, which has a nuclear power plant, a liquefied natural gas terminal, and chemical plants, at high speed. [MSN]
US:
¶ “Las Vegas Looks To Solar Power To Keep Streetlights On, Thieves Away” • Solar powered streetlights installed in the Las Vegas valley could help deter copper wire theft and keep home lights on. More than a million feet of copper wiring has been stolen from Clark County since early 2002, with 500,000 feet of that just in the last two years. [KLAS 8 News Now]
Solar powered street light (Robert Ashworth, CC-BY-SA 2.0)
¶ “Historic Heat Breaking All-Time Records In Texas” • Texas has been baking in record heat since last weekend, and the heat will continue all week. Record highs were forecast from Roswell, New Mexico, to Galveston, Texas. Heat alerts have been issued by the National Weather Service for Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Florida on Thursday. [ABC News]
¶ “California Regulator Backs 7.6-GW Floater Plan” • California’s Public Utilities Commission voted in favour of procuring up to 7,600 MW of floating offshore windpower. Under Assembly Bill 1373, the commission directed the Department of Water Resources to procure electrical resources with long lead times, such as offshore wind. [reNews]
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