Science and Technology:
¶ “Renogy’s 200-W ShadowFlux™ Panel Is Built For Real-World Solar, Shade And All” • Renogy’s new 200W ShadowFlux™ Anti-Shading N-Type Solar Panel isn’t just another high-efficiency panel, as it’s specifically designed to perform where others fall short: It works under shade, heat, and the messy conditions of real-world use. [CleanTechnica]
Renogy 200-W ShadowFlux™ Anti-Shading Solar Panel
World:
¶ “A Third Of The Citizens Of A Pacific Island Nation Apply For Australian Climate Change Visa” • More than a third of Tuvalu citizens have entered the ballot for a world-first climate visa which would allow them to permanently migrate to Australia. But only 280 visas awarded to Tuvalu citizens from the random ballot each year. [BBC]
¶ “Berlin On Verge Of Creating Gigantic Car-Free Zone” • Berlin is looking to enter the exclusive, high-livability world of cities that are exceptionally bike friendly and pedestrian friendly by making its city center a car-free zone. And we’re not just talking about a street or two. Berlin’s car-free zone would be larger than the Island of Manhattan! [CleanTechnica]
Bridge in Berlin (wal_172619, Pixabay)
¶ “Filipino Automotive Pioneer Releases Its All-New Electric Jeepney” • Pioneer Philippine vehicle maker Francisco Motors Corporation rolled out its electric public utility vehicle, the Pinoy Transporter. Chairman Elmer Francisco told CleanTechnica in an email that his company introduced the final version after months of prototyping. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Scotland Gives Green Light For 2-GW West Of Orkney” • Scottish ministers granted offshore consent for the 2-GW West of Orkney offshore wind farm north of Scotland after a favorable recommendation from the Marine Directorate licensing team. The fixed-foundation array will deploy up to 125 turbines about 30 km west of Orkney. [reNews]
West of Orkney wind farm (West of Orkney image)
¶ “China Records Hydropower Boom Amid Power Storage Push” • According to the International Hydropower Association, China commissioned nearly 60% of the 24.6 GW of new hydropower capacity installed globally in 2023. Of China’s 14.4 GW additions that year, 7.75 GW was pumped storage, which is a cost-effective, long-duration storage. [OilPrice.com]
¶ “Eurowind Wins Approval For Danish Hybrid Park” • Vejle Municipality has approved Eurowind Energy’s Energipark Oster Starup. It is the first renewable energy project endorsed by the Danish municipality in several years. The 51.3-MW hybrid site will combine 22.5-MW of wind with 28.8-MW of solar panels. It is to be operational by 2027. [reNews]
Hybrid energy park (Eurowind Energy image)
US:
¶ “Electricity Demand In The Eastern US Surged From Heat Wave” • Electricity demand in the PJM Interconnection and ISO New England (regional grid operators covering the Northeast) reached multiyear highs on June 23 and June 24, respectively. Electricity demand increased largely due to a heat wave that affected most of the Eastern US. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Long Duration Energy Storage System Deploys Underground Hydropower” • The Texas firm Quidnet has a new twist on the hydropower angle. Instead of relying on the above-ground reservoirs used in conventional pumped storage, it has leveraged know-how from the oilfield services industry for a cost-shaving subsurface system. [CleanTechnica]
Quidnet energy storage system (Courtesy of Quidnet)
¶ “A Primer On NEVI Funds, And Why You Should Care About Them” • Another US federal program is in jeopardy. Now it’s the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. NEVI is administered by the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. It has provided funding to states to deploy EV chargers strategically. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “US Government Cuts Key Hurricane Forecasting Data From Satellites” • Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cut-off of key data from US Department of Defence satellites, the latest Trump administration move with potential consequences for the quality of forecasting. [CBC]
Storm (Andras Kovacs, Unsplash)
¶ “Shapiro Warns Pennsyvania Members Of Congress Against Cutting Renewable Energy Funds” • In a letter to Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation, Governor Josh Shapiro warned against eliminating clean energy tax credits. HR 1, the “Big Beautiful Bill,” would eliminate a number of tax credits for renewable energy projects. [Pennsylvania Capital-Star]
¶ “Texas’ Risk Of Summer Blackouts Reduced Thanks To Solar And Batteries” • Last year, the risk of grid emergencies during the summer peak risk hour ending around 9 pm was 16%. This year, ERCOT reports, it’s fallen to less than 1%. The new solar and battery resources added to the grid since last summer’s end have made the grid more reliable. [Inside Climate News]
Rooftop solar in Texas (© 2023 Larry D Moore, CC BY 4.0)
¶ “Guarding The Grid: Cybersecurity In Solar And Renewable Energy” • Utilities are increasingly adopting cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies to safeguard against the growing threat of cyberattacks. Within the industry, the solar energy segment has proven to be unique because it is particularly vulnerable to cybercrime. [pv magazine USA]
¶ “Texas Firm Aims To Build World’s Largest Data Energy Complex With Nuclear, Gas, Solar” • Fermi America, a Texas company co-founded by former Energy Secretary Rick Perry, aims to build the largest energy and data complex of its kind powered by nuclear, natural gas, and solar. Fermi plans to take Texas Tech University as a partner. [MSN]
Have a delightfully fulfilling day.
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