Opinion:
¶ “Why EV Subsidies Are Important For US Economy” • At CleanTechnica we have had articles about the probability that the US EV tax credit will be killed. We’ve noted that this is bad for future US economic competitiveness. Some people don’t know why that is so, so we’re going to tease it out with the help of some of our commenters. [CleanTechnica]
EV (Hyundai Motor Group, Unsplash)
¶ “Will Solar Succeed Where Nuclear Failed And Become ‘Too Cheap To Meter’?” • In September 1954, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Lewis Strauss used the phrase “too cheap to meter.” Fast forward to 2024 and it seems that renewable energy, while not too cheap to meter, are certainly cheaper than any other form of electricity generation. [RenewEconomy]
World:
¶ “RES Submits Plans For NI Wind Farm Extension” • RES is seeking permission from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for its Dunbeg South Extension Wind Farm proposal in Northern Ireland. The 16.8-MW wind farm site lies adjacent to a disused quarry near the A37 and close to the operational Dunbeg and Dunmore wind farms. [reNews]
Wind farm (RES image)
¶ “Surging Wind Power To Curb Prices As Europe Braces For Cold Snap” • While temperatures are expected to be well below the 30-year norm, increased heating demand will be offset by stronger wind generation. UK wind power is expected to reach a peak of 16,963 MW next week, and Germany is projected to hit a new wind peak of 63,211 MW. [Luxembourg Times]
¶ “Fossil Fuels Continue To Keep Pace With RE In SEA” • The Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development says that while renewable energy is continuously extending in Southeast Asia, fossil fuels continue to keep pace. CEED’s report says the region witnessed a rapid expansion in renewable energy, but fossil fuels are also being developed. [Power Philippines]
Pollution (Marcin Jozwiak, Unsplash)
¶ “Can Central Asia And The Caucasus Become World’s Next Green Energy Hub?” • As COP29 begins, the focus is on ‘green energy corridors’ to boost renewable energy through regional collaboration. Central Asia and the Caucasus have vast potential for green energy corridors to drive large-scale renewable energy development, a report by Ember says. [Asian Power]
¶ “Egypt’s New Renewable Energy Projects To Produce 10-GW” • Egypt will add nearly 10 GW to its renewable energy production after projects in this sector are completed, an Egyptian Minister has said. Renewable energy projects that will be carried out by the private sector alone will generate nearly 4.7 GW, just under half the targeted output until 2030. [ZAWYA]
Windpower in Egypt (Hatem Moushir, CC-BY-SA 3.0)
¶ “UN Chief Condemns Russian Strikes On Ukraine’s Energy System” • Large-scale strikes occurred overnight and reportedly caused power outages and civilian casualties. A UN spokesperson said, “Directing attacks against civilians and civilian objects is prohibited by international humanitarian law. Any such attacks are unacceptable and must end immediately.” [UN News]
¶ “Field Acquires 200-MW UK Battery” • Field Energy has announced the acquisition of the 200-MW Hartmoor battery storage project in England from Clearstone Energy. The project becomes the latest addition to Field’s 11-GW portfolio of battery storage projects in development and construction across Europe. The Hartmoor project is to come online in 2026. [reNews]
Battery system (Ads-Tec image)
Australia:
¶ “Horizon Power Projects Cut Diesel Reliance In Remote Towns With Solar And BESS” • In Perth, Pacific Energy has completed its sixth solar and battery energy storage system for Horizon as part of the regional energy provider’s Midwest solar program in Western Australia. The final project is a 758-kW solar farm with a 336-kWh BESS. [pv magazine International]
¶ “Iberdrola Strikes Renewable Energy Supply Deal With 13 NSW Councils” • Iberdrola Australia has secured a multi-year power purchase agreement with a collective of 13 regional New South Wales councils with a portion of the renewable energy to come from the 190-MW Avonlie Solar Farm near Narrandera in the state’s Riverina region. [pv magazine Australia]
Solar farm (Courtesy of Iberdrola Australia)
¶ “Australia Pledges $125 Million To Support Pacific’s Renewable Energy Shift” • The Australian government announced at the UN Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan that it is partnering with Pacific nations to support their clean energy transition and improve energy security with A$125 million ($80.76 million) of investment in renewables. [pv magazine Australia]
US:
¶ “Why Three-Row Electric Vehicles Are So In Demand” • What could really move the needle on electric vehicle sales? Three-row SUVs and minivans, some industry experts say. The market for a three-row electric SUV has been limited up until now, and Tesla’s Model X has had complaints for its cramped rear-seating. More models are coming soon. [ABC News]
Rivian R1T (Rivian image)
¶ “No New Red Flag Warnings, But Fire Danger Persists In The Northeast” • For the first time in days, the Northeast was under no red flag warnings, but officials cautioned that fire danger in the region remains high as drought conditions persist. All red flag warnings were lifted as conditions improved following days of wildfires burning. [ABC News]
¶ “Federal Incentives And Rebates May End Soon. Now Is The Time To Act!” • Bloomberg advised that if you are thinking of buying an electric car or an energy-saving heat pump eligible for federal tax credits and rebates, now might be the time. The next occupant of the Offal Office pledged to rescind funding for over $8.5 billion in incentives. [CleanTechnica]
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