July 16 NEC Energy News
¶ “Record Low Fossil Fuel Power Generation” • In Europe, fossil fuel electricity generation fell to its lowest recorded level in the second quarter of 2024, a report by Montel Analytics shows. It suggests the period also saw record high solar and wind power output, leading to an increased number of negative day-ahead electricity prices across Europe. [Energy Live News]
¶ “Clean Energy Sector Rallies Against Nuclear ‘Mistruths’” • The clean energy industry has accused nuclear energy proponents of threatening the nation’s fragile hold on vital economic reform with “mistruths and outright disinformation.” The Clean Energy Council chief executive said, “The Australian public are being confused and misled.” [The Northern Daily Leader]
¶ “Nuclear Too Slow To Replace Coal, And Baseload ‘Simply Can’t Compete’ With Wind And Solar, AEMO Boss Says” • The head of the Australian Energy Market Operator rejected nuclear power as an option to replace the country’s ageing coal fleet. He said it is too slow and expensive, and that baseload power sources won’t be able to compete. [RenewEconomy]
¶ “Brazil’s Green Power Surge Leads G20 With 89% Renewable Electricity” • In a world where sustainable energy is gaining prominence, Brazil stands out as a shining example. According to the latest findings from the energy think tank Ember, Brazil achieved an astounding 89% of its electricity generation from renewable sources in 2023. [Brazil Energy Insight]
¶ “Green Steel Can Cut Climate Impact of Car Production for Just €57 a Vehicle” • Steel made with green hydrogen and electric arc furnaces, or produced from scrap, can reduce CO₂ emissions of producing cars in Europe by 6.9 megatonnes in 2030, analysis shows. That’s equivalent to avoiding the annual emissions of 3.5 million fossil fuel cars. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Ireland Surpasses 1.2 GW Of Solar Capacity” • Ireland has surpassed 1.2 GW of cumulative installed solar PV capacity, with the residential segment of the market making up 20% of the total additional capacity installed over the past six months. Ireland has more than 100,000 rooftop solar projects, adding over 400 MW to the national grid. [Power Technology]
¶ “Agrivoltaics Conserve Precious Water For Arizona Farmers” • Arizona farmers have a problem: too much sun and not enough water. Agrivoltaics offers some relief, however. The searing heat dehydrates crops and evaporates water the state vitally needs to conserve. Creating shade using agrivoltaics is one way to combat the problem. [CleanTechnica]
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