January 31 NEC Energy News
¶ “Texas’ Renewable Energy Boom: A $50 Billion Economic Engine” • With over 46,500 MW of installed wind power, 27,210 MW of solar capacity, and nearly 10,000 MW of energy storage, Texas is now leading the nation in clean energy deployment. Its projects are proving to be a financial windfall for communities across the state. [Environment+Energy Leader]
¶ “US Nuclear Generators Import Nearly All Of The Uranium Concentrate They Use” • In 2023, US nuclear generators used 32 million pounds of imported uranium concentrate and only fifty thousand pounds that had been produced domestically. Imports made up 99% of the uranium concentrate they used to make nuclear fuel that year. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Eleven Years After A Celebrated Opening, Massive Solar Plant Faces A Bleak Future In The Mojave Desert” • The Ivanpah solar thermal plant, once the largest solar power plant of its type, may be destined to close just eleven years after it opened. Owner NRG said the project was successful, but unable to compete with rival PV solar technology. [ABC News]
¶ “Chinese Turbine Exports To Surge To 100 GW” • Chinese wind turbine exports are expected to grow from just under 10 GW twelve years ago to more than 100 GW in the next decade, according to data from the analyst Brinkmann. Goldwind and Envision are expected to dominate exports of Chinese onshore wind turbines between 2024 and 2034. [reNews]
¶ “Renewable Energy Hits Record Highs As Coal Power Drops Below 50% In Australia” • Renewable energy reached a record 46% of Australia’s electricity supply in late 2024. Coal-fired generation dipped below half for the first time, as outages and rising demand sent electricity prices soaring. Solar and wind output hit record highs. [en.econostrum.info]
¶ “Ford Opens Orders for New $36,495 Ford Mustang Mach-E” • Ford has opened up orders for the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E, which has a starting price of just $36,495. It was one of those models, and at the time had a starting MSRP of $39,995 for the base Select model. The new model can be at the lower price, though it has a little less range. [CleanTechnica]
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