World:
¶ “BYD Elevates Range And Efficiency As China Raises The Regulatory Bar” • BYD introduced a refreshed Han, increasing the battery range of the DM-I (plugin hybrid EV) to 245 km (152 miles), almost doubling the battery range. That’s more than many early BEVs and enough range to cover typical weekly usage with a couple of charges. [CleanTechnica]
BYD Han (BYD image)
¶ “Methane Madness Infects New Zealand Government” • New Zealand has a lot of farm animals – sheep and cattle being the primary species. Their “products,” milk, lamb chops, steaks, and wool, are a significant component of the country’s economy. That’s all well and good, except those animals are ruminants, so they burp a lot of methane gas. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Green Shipping Fuel Producers Call on IMO to Seize A Rare Opportunity” • International Maritime Organization leaders will meet in London this week to discuss the adoption of its Net Zero Framework. A group of 27 green fuel producers are calling on IMO delegates to seize the rare opportunity to set shipping on a sustainable pathway. [CleanTechnica]
BYD ships (BYD image)
¶ “Ørsted Commissions St Wendel Site In Germany” • Ørsted has commissioned the St Wendel wind farm in Germany, completing construction just over a year after breaking ground. The 16.8-MW wind farm’s three Vestas V162 turbines will generate enough electricity to power about 11,500 households, according to Ørsted. [reNews]
¶ “Enviromena Cuts Ribbon At Medebridge” • Enviromena has launched the 71-MW Medebridge solar farm in Essex, marking a milestone for one of the UK’s largest university-linked clean energy projects. Medebridge is forecast to generate 72,500 MWh of renewable electricity each year. In its first month of operation over 7,000 MWh was produced. [reNews]
Medebridge solar farm opening (Environmena image)
¶ “Apple Announces Expansion Of Renewables Investment Across Europe” • Apple disclosed an expansion of its renewables investment in Europe as part of efforts to reduce the carbon emissions associated with its devices. It is supporting large solar and wind farms that are under development in Greece, Italy, Latvia, Romania and Poland. [Yahoo]
¶ “Gas And High Coal Penetration Are The Drivers Of Costly, Volatile Power Prices” • Analysis of price data in Australia’s National Electricity Market shows a strong link between the share of gas and coal generation and wholesale electricity prices. When gas-fired generation exceeds 6% or coal meets over 55% of demand, prices rise significantly. [Renew Economy]
Power plant (Bruno Miguel, Unsplash)
¶ “China Lifts Giant Power Wall Where Maps Show Only Sand” • China is building a giant power wall in an area where maps display merely dunes. China is setting its sights on a massive 455 GW of solar and wind capacity across its northern deserts. A transformation is well underway in China that is inspiring the rest of the world. [Energies Media]
¶ “Chilean Salmon Farmer Signs Up For Floating Solar Power Supply” • Trusal, Chilean fish farmer, is to be receive electricity generated by on-site floating solar power after signing a 15-year supply deal with Alotta, a company based in Norwey. Alotta said aquaculture companies can use solar power without the need for upfront investments. [Fishfarming expert]
Alotta solar energy station (Marius Beck Dahle, Alotta)
¶ “Green Energy Market To Reach $2.4 Trillion By 2032” • A report from Allied Market Research, “Green Energy Market,” says the global market, valued at $1.0 trillion in 2022, is projected to reach $2.4 trillion by 2032. The global move toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing energy security has propelled the demand for green energy. [Newstrail]
US:
¶ “Texas Startup Aims To Erect Solar Power Towers Here, There, Everywhere” • Energy policy in the US took a sharp U-turn this year, but innovation in the PV industry continues apace, and investor activity has been bubbling up as well. After all, the sun will continue to shine long after January 20, 2029, when the current White House term ends. [CleanTechnica]
Solar power towers (Courtesy of Janta Power)
¶ “Local Florida Governments Sue DeSantis Over Laws That Block Climate Action” • Manatee County is fighting against the state for climate action, and others are joining in. It is among 25 local Florida governments that have joined to sue the DeSantis administration over laws making dealing with the climate, or even mention of it, illegal. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “A Quiet Floating Solar Revolution Is Bubbling Up In US Waters” • Floating solar arrays require specialized racks and mooring systems. As demand rises, economies of scale kick in, helping to reduce costs. Ease of installation is a notable feature typical of floating solar systems. They don’t require land to be cleared and leveled. [CleanTechnica]
US floating solar array (Courtesy of Third Pillar Solar)
¶ “Harris County Sues Trump EPA To Restore $400 Million In Texas Solar Energy Funding” • Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee filed a lawsuit after the Trump administration cancelled over $400 million in solar energy grants for organizations based in Texas. The grants were expected to save participants annual amounts estimated to be $1,740. [Yahoo]
¶ “Governor Hochul To Appeal Judge’s Ruling That Lets Holtec Dump Indian Point Wastewater Into The Hudson River” • New York Governor Kathy Hochul and NYS Attorney General Letitia James said they will appeal a Judge’s recent decision to allow Holtec to dump radioactive waste from the Indian Point nuclear plant into the Hudson River. [Yonkers Times]
Have a significantly entertaining day.
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