July 20 NEC Energy News
¶ “China’s Renewable Energy Share In Power Generation Hits New High” • China’s installed power generation capacity from new energy sources is growing rapidly, as the share of electricity generated reaches an all-time high. From January to May, key national firms put over 70% of their total power investments into renewable energy generation. [巴士的報 – Bastille]
¶ “Nearly 5,000 Workers Evacuated From Russian-Occupied Nuclear Power Plant In Zaporizhzhia” • Around 5,000 workers were rescued from the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said during a press conference. The plant has been under Russian control since March, 2022. [The Kyiv Independent]
¶ “UK Energy Secretary Slams Fearmongering Over Solar Farm Food Security” • Ed Miliband condemned the “myth” that solar farms threaten national food security. He told the House of Commons, “The biggest threat to nature and food security and to our rural communities is not solar panels or onshore wind; it is the climate crisis.” [Renewable Energy Magazine]
¶ “Grid Backlog Drives Innovative Approaches In Brazil” • Grid connection queues in Brazil are offering new opportunities for energy storage and hybrid systems and opening new energy business models. Renewables companies are adding solar and batteries to their wind power sites to use existing transmission capacity. [pv magazine International]
¶ “Puerto Rico Sues Fossil Fuel Companies For Damages From Global Heating” • Puerto Rico is suing fossil fuel companies, The Verge reports. The complaint claims those companies misled the public about climate change, slowing a transition to clean energy. The suit seeks $1 billion in damages to help Puerto Rico defend itself against climate disasters. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “California Residents Increasingly Pairing Battery Storage With Solar Installations” • California residents are increasingly pairing battery storage with solar installations, preliminary data in the EIA’s Monthly Electric Power Industry Report shows. In April 2024, more than 50% of residential solar PV installations were paired with battery storage. [CleanTechnica]
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