January 15 NEC Energy News
¶ “Floating Solar Panels Powering Sustainability From Water Bodies” • Because of the water bodies, floating solar panels not only occupy underutilized spaces but also operate at a higher performance level due to their cooler operating conditions and reflective surroundings, making them an important addition to renewable energy technology. [Tata Power]
¶ “EDF Reject Claims Sizewell C Will Cost £40 Billion” • EDF has rejected claims that plans for a new nuclear power station will cost £40 billion. The French contractor planned to build Sizewell C on the Suffolk coast which was originally expected to cost £20 billion. However, industry sources close to the scheme estimated a rise of double this. [BBC]
¶ “Masdar And EWEC Plan 24/7 Solar And Battery System For UAE” • Masdar and EWEC announced plans for the first large ‘round the clock’ solar and battery storage project in the world, delivering up to 1 GW of power, in Abu Dhabi. The project will have a 5.2-GW (DC) solar plant with 19-GWh of battery storage, the largest such system in the world. [reNews]
¶ “AZ And USFS Struggle To Balance Protecting Nature And People Enjoy It” • Outdoor recreation is a massively growing industry, important to the economy as a whole. It’s important also for responsible people to have better respect for nature, especially young people, because it will increase their desire to protect the environment. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “TREDA To Set Up Over 10,000 Solar-Powered Pump Sets In Rural Areas” • The Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency announced it is to set up over 10,000 solar-powered pump sets to ensure assured irrigation in the rural farmland under PM Kusum scheme. TREDA has already set up 3,616 solar power pumps. [India Today NE]
¶ “LA Fires Live Updates: At Least 25 Fire-Related Deaths, Medical Examiner Says” • At least 25 people have died as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, rage across the Los Angeles area. Thousands of firefighters are battling wildfires in 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County. [ABC News]
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