April 9 NEC Energy News
¶ “Swapping An 800-MW Gas Generator For A 680-MW, 2720-MWh Grid-Scale Battery” • A decade ago, GE installed a state of the art combined cycle methane-fired turbine at a generating station southeast of Los Angeles. Fast forward to 2024: It has been demolished, and a $1 billion battery storage facility is being built for Calpine in its place. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Russia And Ukraine Trade Blame Over Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Drone Strike” • Russia and Ukraine accused each other of launching kamikaze drones at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in an incident condemned by the International Atomic Energy Agency for recklessly endangering safety. The nuclear watchdog inspectors said that structural integrity was not compromised. [The Guardian]
¶ “Rooftop Solar In New England Produced Five Seabrook Stations Worth Of Electricity” • At noon on March 30, 56% of the electricity being used in New England came from wind and solar. An estimated 5,964 MW was coming from behind-the-meter solar panels, mostly rooftop arrays. The Seabrook nuclear plant produced about a fifth of that. [Concord Monitor]
¶ “Plans For Massive Data Center Linked To Nuclear Power Spark Debate On Connecticut’s Energy Future” • Thomas Quinn, the president of NE Edge, wants to build a hyperscale data center, to be the single largest user of electricity in Connecticut, next to the Millstone Nuclear plant. The center would use more than 9% of the average power in the state. [CT Examiner]
¶ “New Electric Tugboat Unveiled At Port Of San Diego” • The Port of San Diego recently unveiled an electric tugboat, the eWolf. The electric tugboat runs only on electricity, whereas a conventional tugboat uses diesel fuel. Air pollution at ports is a well-documented problem, and this electric tugboat generates no carbon dioxide or air pollution. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “A Small Group Of Carbon Majors Has Created The Most Climate Pollution, And They’re Not Slowing Down” • Which companies are most heavily linked to CO₂ emissions? The ignominious winners are the most prominent group of carbon majors, the world’s largest oil, gas, coal, and cement producers. And the emissions are increasing. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Nuveen, Exus Ink 800-MW Italian Battery Deal” • Nuveen Infrastructure and Exus Renewables have agreed to co-develop 800 MW of battery storage projects in southern Italy. The deal will see Nuveen Infrastructure and Exus commence a series of standalone battery energy storage system schemes across the Puglia region of Italy. [reNews]
¶ “March Is Tenth Straight Month To Be Hottest On Record, Scientists Say” • For the tenth consecutive month, Earth set a new monthly record for global heat in March, with temperatures of both the air and the oceans hitting an all-time highs for the month, according to Copernicus, the EU climate agency. It was 1.68°C (3°F) warmer than in the late 1800s. [NPR]
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