July 10 NEC Energy News
¶ “Global Warming Alert: Earth Has Passed 1.5°C Milestone” • According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, average global temperatures between July 2023 and June 2024 were the highest on record, creating a year-long stretch in which the Earth was 1.64°C hotter than in pre-industrial times. “This is not good news at all.” [CleanTechnica]
¶ “EDF Pulls Out Of UK Mini-Nuclear Reactor Race” • French energy giant EDF was one of six firms shortlisted last October for UK government support to deliver new types of nuclear reactors to provide cheap and clean energy. However, EDF has withdrawn from a competition to construct mini-nuclear reactors in Britain, the company said. [Business Recorder]
¶ “First Project In 1.3-GW Indiana Solar Complex Is Nearing Operation” • Doral Renewables is about to put its 400-MW Mammoth North Solar project into operation. The Mammoth North Solar project is the first phase of the 1.3-GW Mammoth Solar complex. It will be the largest operating solar installation in Indiana. [Solar Power World]
¶ “Transition Bro Gwaun Turbine Paves The Way For Exciting Plan” • In Wales, Transition Bro Gwaun put up a community wind turbine in a joint-venture with Parc y Morfa Farms in 2015. So far, it has so far generated £76,000 of profit that has been reinvested in the local community. Now, two other towns plan to do the same. [The Western Telegraph]
¶ “ACT Electric Fleet Powered Grid In Energy Crisis” • Sixteen ACT Government fleet EVs fed power back into Australia’s grid during a major power emergency in 2024. The response proves the viability of vehicle-to-grid technology, which was tested as part of the Realising Electric Vehicles to Grid Services trial which began in 2020. [Mirage News]
¶ “US Offshore Wind To Invest $65 Billion By 2030” • The US is projected to invest $65 billion in offshore wind projects by 2030, which will support 56,000 domestic jobs. According to the American Clean Power Association’s 2024 Offshore Wind Market Report, there are 12 GW of projects being developed with active offtake agreements. [reNews]
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