August 4 NEC Energy News
¶ “Global Demand For Renewable Energy Is Set To Surge” • New reports show that renewable energy demand is expected to soar in the coming years as countries undergo green transitions. The global energy demand is expected to increase in line with growth of population, industrialization, and the rise of such complex technologies as AI. [OilPrice.com]
¶ “Ukraine Needs To Increase Nuclear Capacity To Overcome Problems With Power Generation, US Official Says” • Ukraine needs to improve its nuclear capacity to solve the problems with electricity generation caused by Russian attacks, Penny Pritzker, US special representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery, said during her visit to Kyiv. [The Kyiv Independent]
¶ “Monster Wave Of Marine Energy About To Hit US Shores” • Harnessing the infinite power of ocean waves and tides has been a long, slow slog, but the waiting could be over. Democratic members of the House of Representatives have come up with a $1 billion scheme to launch the US marine energy industry into the big leagues. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “‘Astonishing’ Antarctica Heat Wave Sends Temperatures 50°F Above Normal” • Temperatures since mid-July have climbed up to 50°F above normal in parts of Antarctica and this could go on through the first half of August. The latest data shows highs in parts of East Antarctica that are typically between -58°F and -76°F are now closer to -13° to -22 degrees°F. [CNN]
¶ “Vermont Suffered Millions In Damage From Flooding, Will Ask For Federal Help” • Vermont residents dealt with heavy flooding that damaged homes and infrastructure earlier this week and came after of wider flooding. The toll of damage from recent flooding exceeds $6 million, and the state is asking the federal government for help. [ABC News]
¶ “Battery Storage Can Maintain Reliability, Even After Fossils Retire” • In 2021, Illinois passed a law for 100% clean energy by 2045, and grid planners have begun to grapple with the law’s ramifications. Analysis shows that Illinois can maintain reliability even after retiring fossil resources by deploying 3 GW of 4-hour battery storage. [CleanTechnica]
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