December 24 NEC Energy News
¶ “New Technology Can Rejuvenate And Extend The Life Of Old Solar Panels” • EtaVolt, a new company spun off from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, developed a nifty device that can rejuvenate and extend the life of old PV panels. The technology can be used on around 90% of all existing PV panels available worldwide. [Interesting Engineering]
¶ “Georgia Power Ratepayers To Be On The Line For Another $7.6 Billion For Vogtle” • Reportedly, a financial agreement for the nuclear project boondoggle was approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission. It calls for the utility to cover at least $2.6 billion of an expected $10 billion in construction and capital costs spent on the Vogtle project. [WNEG]
¶ “Elegant Solid State EV Battery To Be Unveiled At CES 2024 By Schaeffler…Who?” • The field of solid state energy storage is about to get a little more crowded next year, when the German automotive supplier Schaeffler will reportedly unveil its new solid state EV battery at CES 24. The 75-year-old company is known for ball bearings. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “The Heavily Criticized “Aroostook Renewable Gateway” Suffers Another Setback” • The Public Utilities Commission of Maine has been forced to delay development of the Aroostook Renewable Energy Gateway because the developers can’t do the work for the agreed upon price. The line was to be connected to King Pine wind facility. [The Maine Wire]
¶ “AMLO’s Oil-Heavy Energy Policies Face Scrutiny” • Mexico’s President Andres Lopez Manuel Obrador (AMLO) has bet big on oil and gas since his inauguration in 2018 but the sector is beset by poor standards and high levels of debt, leading many to question his choices. Meanwhile, the renewable energy industry has been swept aside. [Oil Price]
¶ “US Releases Rule Ensuring Only Green Hydrogen Gets $3/kg Tax Credit” • The US government unveiled its long-awaited proposed rules on clean hydrogen production. Green hydrogen projects will have to source power input from renewables assets on the same regional grid that have been installed within three years of H₂ production starting. [SolarPACES]
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