December 24 NEC Energy News
¶ “Are Agrivoltaics The Solution?” • There are concerns that the growth of the solar sector comes at a cost to the agriculture. Over 40% of India’s solar farms are on agricultural land, a study shows, putting both food production and rural livelihoods at risk. What is called agrivoltaics, co-locating agriculture with solar energy, may be the answer. [India Development Review]
¶ “Workers Seek Shelter As Hanford Nuclear Complex Issues Leak Alert” • Workers at the Hanford nuclear site were ordered to take cover on Friday after a large holding tank with ammonia vapor was discovered to be leaking near the vitrification plant in the 200 East Area. The Hanford incident highlights the ongoing challenges of dealing with nuclear waste. [OilPrice.com]
¶ “Bangladesh Launches $5 Billion Graft Probe Against Hasina In Nuclear Plant Case” • An anti-graft panel in Bangladesh started an investigation against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her family in connection with the allegations of embezzling $5 billion in the Rooppur nuclear power plant, according to a media report. [Business Standard]
¶ “Jan De Nul, Hellenic Net French Floater Cables Deal” • Jan De Nul, in partnership with Hellenic Cables, has been awarded a frame agreement by RTE to provide export cables for two French floating wind farms totaling 750MW. Three submarine cables of 50 km each will transport the electricity produced by these floating wind farms ashore. [reNews]
¶ “Demand For Tesla Cybertruck Is Weakening” • The Tesla Cybertruck’s price tag is twice what had been expected and then some. Its design, a trapezoidal, stainless steel exterior meant to stand out in a fiercely competitive market, is called polarizing. These issues are keeping buyers at bay. Sales started much lower than expected and are falling. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Coal Prices Declined In Last Year As Renewable Energy Grew” • In the last quarter of 2024, coal prices in the US went through a significant decline, reaching $40/tonne by December. This drop was primarily driven by reduced demand from power plants, as the energy sector increasingly transitioned toward renewable energy sources. [openPR.com]
¶ “Renewables Make Up 30% Of US Power Capacity” • A review by the Sun Day Campaign of official data reveals renewables now account for over 30% of total US utility-scale power generating capacity. The review was based on data released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Energy Information Administration. [reNews]
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