November 18 NEC Energy News
¶ “Field Acquires 200-MW UK Battery” • Field Energy has announced the acquisition of the 200-MW Hartmoor battery storage project in England from Clearstone Energy. The project becomes the latest addition to Field’s 11-GW portfolio of battery storage projects in development and construction across Europe. The Hartmoor project is to come online in 2026. [reNews]
¶ “Will Solar Succeed Where Nuclear Failed And Become ‘Too Cheap To Meter’?” • In September 1954, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Lewis Strauss used the phrase “too cheap to meter.” Fast forward to 2024 and it seems that renewable energy, while not too cheap to meter, are certainly cheaper than any other form of electricity generation. [RenewEconomy]
¶ “Surging Wind Power To Curb Prices As Europe Braces For Cold Snap” • While temperatures are expected to be well below the 30-year norm, increased heating demand will be offset by stronger wind generation. UK wind power is expected to reach a peak of 16,963 MW next week, and Germany is projected to hit a new wind peak of 63,211 MW. [Luxembourg Times]
¶ “Why Three-Row Electric Vehicles Are So In Demand” • What could really move the needle on electric vehicle sales? Three-row SUVs and minivans, some industry experts say. The market for a three-row electric SUV has been limited up until now, and Tesla’s Model X has had complaints for its cramped rear-seating. More models are coming soon. [ABC News]
¶ “Fossil Fuels Continue To Keep Pace With RE In SEA” • The Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development says that while renewable energy is continuously extending in Southeast Asia, fossil fuels continue to keep pace. CEED’s report says the region witnessed a rapid expansion in renewable energy, but fossil fuels are also being developed.[Power Philippines]
¶ “No New Red Flag Warnings, But Fire Danger Persists In The Northeast” • For the first time in days, the Northeast was under no red flag warnings, but officials cautioned that fire danger in the region remains high as drought conditions persist. All red flag warnings were lifted as conditions improved following days of wildfires burning. [ABC News]
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