April 1 NEC Energy News
“More Offtake Delays For New England Offshore Projects” • In Massachusetts, finalization of offtake contracts with two offshore wind developers was delayed again. Offtake contracts between the state, Iberdrola’s 791-MW New England 1, and Ocean Winds’ 1.3-GW SouthCoast Wind, previously delayed until 31 March, are now again delayed until 30 June. [reNews]
¶ “US Uranium Market Faces Disruption Amid Tariff Threats” • The uranium market in the US is facing a slowdown as nuclear power companies hold off on purchases and delay new contracts following President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, according to Bloomberg. The US has 94 nuclear reactors, but it sources 95% of its nuclear fuel from abroad. [Yahoo Finance]
¶ “Antarctic Iceberg The Size Of Chicago Breaks Off, Revealing Thriving Undersea Ecosystem” • An iceberg the size of Chicago broke off of an Antarctic ice shelf, revealing a thriving ecosystem beneath it, researchers say. They found a “beautiful, thriving ecosystem” on the sea floor where it had been, possibly brought nutrients by ocean currents. [ABC News]
¶ “Vestas Confirms 1-GW Nordlicht Turbine Order” • Vestas has confirmed an order for 68 15-MW wind turbines for Vattenfall’s Nordlicht 1 offshore wind project in the German North Sea. The order includes just over 1 GW in total capacity: grid connection capacity of 980 MW and an excess capacity of 40 MW to make the connection as efficient as possible. [reNews]
¶ “Using Surplus Solar Power To Pre-Cool, Pre-Heat Homes” • Scientists in Australia have shown how to implement pre-cooling and pre-heating in Australian buildings by using the support of excess solar power. Through their analysis, they demonstrated that summer has the highest potential for air conditioning demand reduction. [RenewEconomy]
¶ “More Sodium Batteries To Challenge Tesla On Energy Storage Business” • Tesla CEO Elon Musk may have mentioned sodium batteries coming this year, but don’t hold your breath. Lately, he has been busily meddling in state elections while attending to his number one business of helping Trump manage things around the White House. [CleanTechnica]
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