World:
¶ “The Mobility House Promotes Energy Independence” • The Mobility House focuses on charging systems for EVs, despite the changing winds of politicals. It has a large presence in the US, but also works with partners in Europe as well as India, Singapore, and Thailand. The company manages some of Europe’s largest depot charging operations. [CleanTechnica]
Electric bus fleet (Courtesy of The Mobility House)
¶ “Ørsted Reaffirms Rights Issue After Revolution Setback” • Ørsted has moved to reassure investors of its commitment to a planned €8 billion ($9.4 billion) rights issue following the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s order to halt offshore activities at its 704-MW Revolution Wind project. Ørsted is looking at options. [reNews]
¶ “Gentari, Gamuda Plan 1.5-GW Solar In Malaysia” • Gentari Renewables and Gamuda Energy have agreed to collaborate to develope about 1,500 MW of solar capacity with battery storage in Malaysia. The project will be delivered under the national Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme to support the energy demand of hyperscale data centers. [reNews]
Signing ceremony (Gentari and Gamuda image)
¶ “Odisha’s Green Energy Ambitions: $1.5 Trillion Economy Or Unrealistic Dream?” • Odisha has unveiled one of India’s most ambitious renewable energy roadmaps, targeting a $500 billion economy by 2036 and $1.5 trillion by 2047 through green energy expansion. Odisha plans to increase its renewable capacity from the current 18% to 70% by 2047. [Down To Earth]
¶ “Ignitis Brings 137-MW Polish Wind Farm Online” • Ignitis Renewables has achieved commercial operation at the 136.8-MW Silesia II wind farm in southern Poland. The project in Opole Voivodeship features 38 Nordex N117/3600 turbines and can supply power to cover annual demand for approximately 177,000 households, the company said. [reNews]
Wind turbines (Ignitis Renewables image)
¶ “ADB Lends $2.8 Million For Solar Power Plant Upgrade In Samoa” • The Asian Development Bank provided a $2.8 million loan to Sun Pacific Energy Ltd to upgrade an existing solar farm in Samoa by replacing older solar panels, increasing renewable generation in the Pacific nation. The solar farm will be upgraded from 4.2 MW to 6 MW. [Renewables Now]
¶ “How A Solar Energy Company Is Trying To Lower Arctic Communities’ Diesel Dependency” • A solar energy company in Canada says it is reducing carbon emissions in Canada’s north by nearly 1.3 million kg per year. Green Sun Rising completed four solar installations in Nunavut this summer: in Pond Inlet, Grise Fiord, Arctic Bay and Clyde River. [Yahoo News Canada]
Solar installation (Green Sun Rising image)
¶ “Fukushima Nuclear Plant Clean-Up Faces Yet Another Delay” • The full removal of nuclear fuel from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi power plant was delayed by several years, as the operator now targets 2037 or later for the operation. An estimated 880 tons of damaged nuclear fuel and structural debris remain in the three reactors that had meltdowns. [MSN]
¶ “Lamborghini Can Build A Powerful Electric Car, But The CEO Says Customers Don’t Want One” • Owners and enthusiasts are pushing back against battery-powered two-seaters, demanding internal combustion engines that rattle homes and echo through the neighborhood. The fabled Italian marque has not entirely abandoned electrification, however. [ABC News]
Lamborghini Revuelto (Lamborghini image)
US:
¶ “Our Children’s Trust Represents Young People In Wisconsin In Climate Suit” • Our Children’s Trust and Wisconsin law firm Midwest Environmental Advocates joined to represent a group of fifteen young Wisconsin residents in a legal action to void two state statutes that they say unfairly benefit fossil fuels for power generation and limit renewable energy. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “When An Offshore Wind Project Shuts Down, A Gas Pipeline Gets Its Wings” • The Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island was brought to a screeching halt by order of the Interior Department even though it is already 80% complete. And, once again, a proposed multistate gas pipeline is lurking in the background. [CleanTechnica]
Revolution Wind offshore wind project (Ørsted image)
¶ “Trump Works To Sabotage Offshore Wind Alliances” • Do you think a nearly complete $4 billion wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island would be safe from the Trump administration’s wrath? With all necessary permits in place, wouldn’t its future seem secure? Nope. Now only a handful of US offshore wind projects are still under construction [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Solar Executives Warn That Trump Attack On Renewables Will Lead To Power Crunch That Spikes Electricity Prices” • President Trump’s attack on solar and wind projects threatens to raise energy prices for consumers and undermine a stretched electric grid that’s already straining to meet rapidly growing demand, renewable energy executives warn. [CNBC]
Solar construction (Ernie Journeys, Unsplash, cropped)
¶ “US Solar Plant Construction Is On A Record-Breaking Spree – For Now” • The US is still on track to build a record amount of solar capacity this year, even as the Trump administration works to obstruct renewables. For now, the power industry is building more solar than any other type of power plant, as has been the case for several years running. [Canary Media]
¶ “Sunniest State Turns Its Back On The Sun” • The Arizona Corporation Commission voted 5-0 to repeal the state’s nearly two-decade-old renewable energy standards for its regulated investor-owned utilities. The rules require Arizona’s regulated utilities to source at least 15% of the electricity they sell from renewable sources. [pv magazine International]
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