December 13 NEC Energy News
¶ “Residential Energy Storage Installations Hit All-Time High In USA” • Years ago, Ron Corio said that energy storage will be the next big thing since solar power. Well, developments happen quickly, and now it’s here to stay. Residential energy storage installations just hit an all-time high, and US grid-scale energy storage is coming on fierce. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Dutton’s Nuclear Plan A ‘Heroic’, Cherrypicked ‘Recipe For Higher Energy Bills’, Experts Say” • Some of the top Australian energy analysts criticized the Coalition’s nuclear plan, saying it will be more expensive, burn more carbon, result in a smaller economy, and be more disruptive than claimed. One described the Coalition’s assumptions as defying reality. [MSN]
¶ “Is Big Tech Going All In On Nuclear? Google And Microsoft Have Just Pledged $45 Billion On Renewables” • Did you hear the one about big tech going nuclear? One of the lines being trotted out in support of nuclear power is that everyone’s doing it, even the global tech giants Google and Microsoft. But do they support nuclear power? Possibly not. [RenewEconomy]
¶ “Brazilian Senate Gives Nod To Offshore Wind Bill” • Brazil’s Federal Senate passed the country’s offshore wind bill, sending the legislation on to the President for final approval. Offshore wind presents a huge opportunity for Brazil to play a key role in the global wind industry supply and support the global energy transition on the path to Net Zero. [reNews]
¶ “Vestas Confirms 1.1-GW Inch Cape Order” • Vestas received a firm and unconditional turbine order for ESB and Red Rock Renewables’ 1.1-GW Inch Cape wind farm off Scotland. The announcement confirms a conditional agreement signed in September for Vestas to supply, install, and commission 72 of its V236-15MW machines. [reNews]
¶ “Miliband Unveils New Powers To Approve Large Wind Farms” • The UK government unveiled plans to give ministers the final say on approving large onshore wind farms rather than leaving decisions to local councils, where opposition has often been fierce. The government has an “ambitious” action plan to reach 95% clean energy in the UK by 2030. [MSN]
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