June 29 NEC Energy News
¶ “Solar Leading Baltic States To Energy Security” • In recent years, Baltic countries have had a solar generation boom. Now the region’s nations seek to kill two birds with one stone. They aim to break away from energy dependence on Russia amid growing security concerns while they maximize the transition to green energy. [pv magazine International]
¶ “World On The Brink As ‘Shelling Destroys Key Equipment’ At Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant” • The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was damaged after being shelled, increasing fears that a catastrophic release of radiation is “dangerously close.” ZNPP is the biggest nuclear facility in Europe and has been under Russian control since March 2022. [MSN]
¶ “Germany And Morocco Sign Hydrogen And Renewables Pact” • Germany and Morocco signed a pact on climate and energy to boost cooperation in renewable energy facilities and hydrogen production in the North African country. Morocco has excellent conditions to host solar and wind power generation capacity and to produce green hydrogen. [OilPrice.com]
¶ “Crowley Christens The First Fully Electric Tugboat In The USA” • Joined by diverse partners and industry supporters, Crowley christened the eWolf, America’s first all-electric ship assist harbor tugboat. Operating with zero-emissions and other sustainable technology, the tugboat delivers the high-power capability, safety, and efficiency. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “China Three Gorges Renewables To Invest $11 Billion In Integrated Power Project” • China Three Gorges Renewables plans to invest $11 billion in a huge integrated power project in China with solar, wind, and coal power capacity plus a storage facility. The company plans to build the 16-GW energy complex in Inner Mongolia. [OilPrice.com]
¶ “US To Hold Central Atlantic Lease Sale” • The US Department of the Interior announced it will hold an offshore wind energy lease sale in the Central Atlantic. The areas to be auctioned on 14 August 2024, by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management could generate up to 6.3 GW of clean, renewable energy and power up to 2.2 million homes. [reNews]
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