World:
¶ “UK Court Rules Government Plan To Build First New Coal Mine In Decades Unlawful On Climate Grounds” • Britain’s approval of a coal mine was unlawful, London’s High Court ruled. The same court had ruled earlier that planning authorities must consider the impact of burning fossil fuels when deciding whether to approve projects. [CNN]
Fields near Whitehaven (David Purchase, CC-BY-SS 2.0, cropped)
¶ “Climate Protesters Are Taking Action Against Big Oil, And UK Courts Are Handing Them Prison Terms Like What Thieves Get” • Two new laws give the act of planning a “public nuisance” event a maximum sentence of ten years in prison. This is similar to the punishments for violent crimes like robbery, which range from community service to twelve years’ jail. [CNN]
¶ “BYD Partners With Pilatus Motors To Launch Several Models In Zambia!” • BYD seems to launch a new market in some place every week. It’s good news for Zambia, as BYD launched in that country, giving Zambians a chance to buy some of the latest EVs from one of the world’s largest EV firms. BYD partnered with Pilatus for several models there. [CleanTechnica]
BYD on display (Courtesy of BYD)
¶ “New Manufacturing Process For High-Performance Lithium-Metal Battery” • The Horizon 2020 SOLiDIFY consortium, made up of 14 European partners, has developed a high-performance lithium-metal solid-state battery. The prototype has a unique “liquid-to-solid” processed electrolyte developed by imec, Empa and SOLVIONIC. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “AMEA Power To Develop Africa’s Largest Solar PV Project” • AMEA Power, based in Dubai, will invest $800 million more in two renewable energy projects in Egypt, boosting its promise of clean energy for the country. The projects include a 1,000-MW PV plant and a 600-MWh battery system for the largest solar PV and battery project in Africa. [Gulf Business]
Solar array (AMEA image)
¶ “EU Commission Approves State Aid For Wind Power In Belgium” • The European Commission approved a €682 million ($755 million) Belgian measure in support of renewable offshore wind energy. Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said, “This measure will help to reduce Belgium’s dependence on fossil fuels from Russia.” [Yahoo]
¶ “Big Oil Faces A Rising Number Of Climate-Focused Lawsuits, Report Finds” • Big oil is facing more and more climate-focused lawsuits, as communities demand accountability for losses due to the industry’s contributions to the climate crisis, a report says. Oil Change International and climate research organization Zero Carbon Analytic published the report. [The Guardian]
US Supreme Court Building (Joe Ravi, CC-BY-SA 3.0)
¶ “Watchdog Warns Of Rust And Leaks At Nuclear Plant” • A watchdog has raised safety concerns about the state of some areas of the Dounreay nuclear power complex in Scotland. The Office for Nuclear Regulation found corroded steelwork in a building being used to store drums of radioactive sodium, and leaks from low-level radioactive waste pits. [BBC]
US:
¶ “New Poll: Overwhelming Support For US Clean Energy Incentives” • Nearly 90% of American voters support federal clean energy tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act, according to polling released by Global Strategy Group, North Star, and the Solar Energy Industries Association. That includes 78% of 2020 Trump voters. [CleanTechnica]
Solar instillation in the California desert (Courtesy of BLM)
¶ “You Can Now Get Tesla Model 3 With $0 Due At Delivery” • In another effort to pull in new buyers, Tesla has just sent out a new offer. You can now buy a brand new Tesla Model 3 and pay $0 at delivery. And if you take delivery by September 30, along with this $0 due on delivery, you can get financing for as low as 2.49% APR. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Sungrow FPV Unveils High-Capacity Floating Solar Solutions At RE+ 2024” • With the growing North American PV market demand, Sungrow FPV is focused on meeting local market needs with tailored, high-capacity solutions for floating solar projects. These systems offer key advantages such as stable generating efficiency and high reliability. [CleanTechnica]
Display of panels for floating solar system (Sungrow FPV image)
¶ “As Northwest Homes And Businesses Get More Energy Efficient, It Helps The Power Grid, Report Finds” • Heat pumps, electric water heaters, solar panels, home insulation, and smart thermostats and lighting are all helping Pacific Northwest electric utilities and power regulators better balance the grid, according to a study. [Oregon Public Broadcasting]
¶ “Blending Hydrogen In New York Gas Systems Could Require 48 TWh Of Electricity: EDF” • Using hydrogen to decarbonize home heating is likely not a viable long-term strategy, raising questions about the role hydrogen blending could play in the energy transition, according to a report from the Environmental Defense Fund. [Utility Dive]
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