February 25 NEC Energy News
¶ “In Rome, Talks To Protect Earth’s Biodiversity Resume With Money Topping The Agenda” • An annual UN conference on biodiversity will resume its work in Rome after it ran out of time last year. How to spend the money that’s been pledged so far is at the top of the agenda, along with how to raise a lot more to help preserve plant and animal life. [ABC News]
¶ “Former PM ‘Sceptical’ About Nuclear, Keen On Hydropower” • Australia needs more investment in pumped hydropower projects to support its transition to renewable energy, former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has told a conference, as the nation cannot rely on batteries alone. Turnbull also poured cold water on the nuclear power for its cost. [Yahoo]
¶ “NTPC Green Energy Shares Rise On Deal To Build 20 GW Of Projects” • Shares of NTPC Green Energy Ltd were yo 4% after it announced that Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company signed an MOU for it to develope solar, wind, and renewable hybrid projects, possibly with storage, to generate at least 20 GW of electricity in Madhya Pradesh. [Equitypandit]
¶ “California High-Speed Rail Seeks Public Input On Renewable Energy Sites” • The California High-Speed Rail Authority is to start the public scoping process for the Environmental Impact Report of the Central Valley Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage System Project. Members of the public and agencies can give input related to the project. [Railway-News]
¶ “Ulstein Launches News CSOV For BS Offshore” • Ulstein Verft launched a “state-of-the-art” Commissioning Service Operation Vessel for BS Offshore. The new Yno 320 can accommodate up to 132 crew members and clients. Its diesel-electric propulsion system and substantial battery energy storage will “significantly reduce” its environmental impact. [reNews]
¶ “UN Warns Nations At Climate Science Meeting ‘Time Is Not On Our Side'” • Tense negotiations on the timing and content of the UN’s next blockbuster assessment of global warming opened in China, with US scientists reportedly absent. The meeting in Hangzhou comes on the heels of the hottest year on record and rising alarm over the pace of warming. [Phys.org]
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