November 23 NEC Energy News
¶ “Why Renewables Must Replace Nuclear” • With the discussion around nuclear energy becoming polarized and ideological, it’s essential to return to the data and facts – and these show that investing in nuclear will not reduce emissions within the next decade. Renewables offer a cheaper, more reliable route to cut carbon emissions. [The Parliament Magazine]
¶ “Race For Bigger Turbines ‘Paralyses’ Suppliers” • The “rat race” to build ever-larger turbines is paralyzing the offshore wind supply chain, consultancy Roland Berger says. Europe has chosen offshore wind as a key pillar of its energy transition. The offshore wind sector has pledged to ramp up its capacity to 20 GW per year to realize its goal for 2030. [reNews]
¶ “Renewable Energy Investors Are Gearing Up For Another Big Year” • Regardless of who occupies the White House, renewable energy will be pushing fossil power plants out of the picture next year and beyond. The community solar movement is one thing in play, and the old rivalry between coal producers and natural gas is starting to heat up. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “The Great Grid-Scale Battery Boom Comes To The US” • The US has installed 20 GW of grid-scale battery storage for its grids, up from barely any just a few years ago. The EIA predicts total grid-scale battery storage capacity could double again to 40 GW by the end of next year, with the completion of the new projects already in the pipeline. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Carbon Removal Developers Unveil First All Wind-Powered Direct Air Capture Plant” • Carbon removal project developers Return Carbon and Verified Carbon are collaborating on a direct air capture facility that will run entirely on wind power, a feat the pair called a first for the sector. The DAC facility will be powered by a wind farm Greenalia will build. [ESG Dive]
¶ “Scientist Awarded $1 Million In Lawsuit Against Writers Over Defamation” • Scientists everywhere scored a major victory when a jury in the District of Columbia ruled in favor of climate scientist Michael Mann in a defamation case that spanned over a decade, the Associated Press reported. Two writers had alleged his work was “fraudulent.” [MSN]
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