September 22 NEC Energy News
¶ “As Russia Hits Ukraine’s Energy Facilities With A Deadly Missile Attack, Fear Mounts Over Nuclear Plants” • Ukrenergo, Ukraine’s grid operator, said a missile barrage was Russia’s first successful attack on energy facilities in months. It reported partial blackouts in five different regions across the country. There is fear for nuclear plants. [CBS News]
¶ “Nuclear Panel To Meet Monday To Discuss Spent Fuel Transportation” • The Federal Nuclear Waste Policy Committee of the Vermont Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel will meet on Monday, September 25, 2023 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM. This meeting will be webcast, and a link is given to join the it. [Vermont Business Magazine]
¶ “Ocean Infinity Is Going To Use Underwater Drones To Help Build Offshore Wind” • On land, surveyors can walk around a site and fly over it to get all of the information they need for construction. The deep waters off the Pacific coast requires new methods. Ocean Infinity will conduct an extensive site survey for one new offshore site. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “ABB To Provide Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion Systems For Container Ships” • ABB announced that it will collaborate with Samskip Group, a shipping company based in the Netherlands which plans to be net zero by 2040, and India’s Cochin Shipyard to build two 135-meter container ships. They will be powered by 3.2-MW ABB hydrogen fuel cells. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Global Wind Power Capacity To Hit 2.38 TW By 2032” • Wind power capacity is expected to grow 10.1% annually to hit 2.38 TW globally by 2032, driven by increased activity in western markets and Africa. This long-term growth in installed capacity in wind power will take place despite short-term challenges, according to Wood Mackenzie. [The National]
¶ “Finnish Wind Energy Shatters Records, Sets The Stage For Unprecedented Sustainable Journey” • Finland built a record amount of wind power in 2022. New capacity of 2.4 GW was brought online. This puts Finland in the top three of Europe’s most dynamic wind power builders, right on the heels of Germany and Sweden1. [Hitachi Energy]
¶ “Wyoming Rejects Proposed Moratorium On Renewable Energy” • The Joint Corporations Committee addressed a proposed bill that sought to impose a moratorium on renewable energy in Wyoming. The deliberations were guided by a wave of support from concerned citizens and advocates of renewable energy. The bill was rejected. [Wyoming News Now]
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