November 28 NEC Energy News
¶ “NeuConnect Advances UK-Germany Energy Link” • The NeuConnect project reached another key milestone this week with a first phase of cabling works now completed on land and in UK waters, as the first direct energy link between the UK and Germany starts to take shape. At a cost of €2.8 billion, the subsea cable is to be 725 km long. [reNews]
¶ “Scientists Achieve Major Milestone With High-Energy, Donut-Shaped Vacuum Chamber” • Several groups of scientists are hard at work trying to unlock the key to nuclear fusion, sometimes referred to as the “holy grail” of clean energy. The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor in France is one of the largest projects. [The Cool Down]
¶ “Ocean Salt Water Entering Delaware River Due To Drought And Sea Level Rise” • Drought and sea level rise have caused salt water from the Atlantic Ocean to creep into the Delaware River Basin. The point where ocean water and freshwater met had been typically near Wilmington, but it is now about twenty miles farther north, nearing Philadelphia. [ABC News]
¶ “Vestas Confirms 900-MW Nordseecluster B Order” • Vestas confirmed a turbine order for RWE’s 900-MW Nordseecluster B offshore wind project in Germany, after RWE reached a final investment decision on the 1600-MW Nordseecluster complex in the German North Sea in May 2024. The order includes 60 V236-15.0MW wind turbines. [reNews]
¶ “Report Shows Solar Power Is Skyrocketing In Popularity” • A report said the US has over 5 million solar installations, 97% of which are on residential rooftops. The number is set to double by 2030. The Solar Energy Industries Association said 7% of US homes have solar, and that is expected to increase to over 15% in six years. [The Cool Down]
¶ “DE Shaw Completes 50-MW Solar Tracker Project” • Entergy Louisiana and DE Shaw Renewable Investments started commercial operations at Sunlight Road Solar, in Washington Parish, Louisiana. The 50-MW solar facility in Franklinton, developed and built by DESRI, will supply power to Entergy Louisiana’s grid. [Solar Power World]
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