October 6 NEC Energy News
¶ “As The Era Of Coal Comes To An End, How Close Is The UK To 100% Clean Energy?” • The UK was the first in the world to generate electricity from coal. Now it is the first major economy to phase it out. Such a rapid transition is only possible due to the rise of alternative electricity sources that are capable of meeting rising demands. [The Independent]
¶ “Refurbished Three Mile Island Payment Structure Not Quite What It Seems” • Reactor 1 at the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, which was shut down in 2019, will be refurbished and put back into service to supply power for Microsoft. The demand for electricity is exploding, thanks to cryptomining and AI, leaving little for normal life. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Emissions From LNG Are Worse Than From Burning Coal” • A study published in the journal Energy Science And Engineering argues that greenhouse gas emissions associated with extracting natural gas, compressing it, and transporting it mean the entire process results in about a third more damage than burning coal at end use locations. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “AV Successfully Flight Tests New Solar-Powered Aircraft” • An upgraded Sunglider™ was tested by AeroVironment, showing off improved high-altitude platform-station capabilities. The result is Horus™ A, which is a new version of Sunglider for government applications. The Horus A is capable of carrying payloads of up to 150 pounds. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Less Than Ten Days After Helene Made Landfall, Florida Braces For Another Hurricane, Potentially A Category 3 ” • Less than ten days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, the state is bracing for another potentially devastating blow from a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico. Tropical Storm Milton could land as a Category 3 storm. [CNN]
¶ “Dakota County’s Byllesby Dam Modernization To Double Renewable Energy Output, Securing Cannon Falls’ Energy Needs” • Dakota County’s Byllesby Dam, a century-old structure, has recently completed a significant upgrade that promises to double its renewable energy output, as local leaders and partners congregated to mark this milestone. [Hoodline]
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