April 25 NEC Energy News
¶ “A Golden Age Of Renewables Is Beginning, And California Is Leading the Way” • California has had a record-breaking string of days in which the combined generation renewable sources has exceeded demand on the main electricity grid for anywhere from 15 minutes to 9.25 hours per day. The implications are spectacular. [Scientific American]
¶ “IAEA Team Inspects Treated Radioactive Water Release From Japan’s Fukushima Nuclear Plant” • A team of experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency inspected the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant for a review of its discharge of treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific. The IAEA team will issue a report later. [ABC News]
¶ “Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Has Left The Entire Region At A Heightened Risk Of Radioactive Pollution” • Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put the country’s nuclear facilities at considerable risk. For example, a drone attacked Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant on April 7. Both Ukraine and Russia deny being behind the drone attack. [The Conversation]
¶ “Share Of Electricity Generated By Fossil Fuels In Great Britain Drops To Record Low” • Fifteen years ago, gas and coal power made up 75% of the electricity mix, while renewables were only 2%. Last year only a third of Great Britain’s electricity came from fossil fuels, and 40% from renewables. There are times when over 90% is from renewables. [The Guardian]
¶ “US Unveils Five-Year Offshore Leasing Plan” • US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced a new five-year schedule of offshore wind leasing rounds, with up to 12 lease sales by 2028. Four lease sales in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific, and near US territories will take place this year, one each in 2025 and 2026, two in 2027, and four in 2028. [reNews]
¶ “US Interior Department Finalizes Rule to Streamline And Modernize Offshore Renewable Energy Development” • The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement finalized updated regulations for renewable energy development on the US Outer Continental Shelf, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Strict Rules Stop Green Hydrogen Production Diverting Clean Power From The Grid. What Are They?” • Green hydrogen must be made from green electricity. But its makers must ensure more than that. Renewable hydrogen is only produced when sufficient renewable energy is available, and is not diverting clean energy away from the grid. [Energy Post]
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