August 26 NEC Energy News
¶ “Sweden Risks Jobs, Tax Revenue And Climate Goals With Narrow Focus On Nuclear, Wind Sector Warns” • Sweden must quickly expand its renewable power generation instead of one-sidedly betting on nuclear power that takes much longer to build. It risks losing jobs, tax revenue, and missing climate goals, Svensk Vindenergi said. [Latest renewable energy news]
¶ “Russia Wants Bangladesh To Resume Interest Payment” • The Russian ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytskiy asked the government of Bangladesh to resume payments of interest on a $11.38 billion loan for the Rooppur nuclear plant, which is under construction. The payments have been deferred following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. [New Age bd]
¶ “Evren To Invest $5 Billion In 3.5 GW Of Solar, 5.5 GW Of Wind In India” • Evren, a partnership of Brookfield and Axis Energy, agreed to invest $5 billion to develop renewable energy in Andhra Pradesh. The investment will focus on 3.5 GW of solar and 5.5 GW of wind assets, with 3 GW to be commissioned by the end of 2026. [pv magazine International]
¶ “40°C In August? A Climate Expert Explains Why Australia Is Ridiculously Hot Right Now” • It’s winter in Australia, but the weather is unusual, nearing 40°C (104°F) in one place. It’s no secret the world is warming, and 2024 may be the hottest year on record. Climate change is upon us. Historical averages are just that: a thing of the past. [The Conversation]
¶ “NREL Advances Method for Recyclable Wind Turbine Blades” • Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory of the US DOE see a realistic path forward to the manufacture of bio-derivable wind blades that can be chemically recycled with components reused, ending the practice of old blades winding up in landfills. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Another Bridge Gets Destroyed By Fossil Fuels, But People Think This Is Normal” • It is a story that happens over and over. A tanker truck crashes under a bridge and the otherwise strong materials in the bridge are compromised by the resulting fire. The steel does not have to melt to be weakened, and concrete has no strength after being heated. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Wind, PV ‘Fastest Growing US Energy Sources'” • Wind and solar energy are the fastest growing sources of electricity in the US, according to research. A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data newly published by the US DOE’s Energy Information Administration found renewables output increased by nearly 10% in the first half of the year. [reNews]
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