November 19 NEC Energy News
¶ “Sany’s 15-MW Onshore Turbine Powers Up” • Sany Renewable Energy’s independently designed SI-270150, a 15-MW onshore wind turbine, has successfully achieved operation at rated power. As a flagship product in the 12.X–16.X MW onshore and offshore platform, the SI-270150 boasts a rotor diameter of 270 meters and a lifespan of 25–30 years. [reNews]
¶ “Nuclear Plant Operator Rejects Ideas To Restart Germany’s Reactors On Economical Grounds” • Restarting decommissioned German nuclear plants is not viable, former plant operator E.ON said. The company insisted that its plans to fully dismantle all plants remain unchanged. A return to nuclear power production would not be economical. [Reccessary]
¶ “Trump Might Nix America As A Climate Tech Leader. Five Charts Show China Winning That Race” • China is installing wind and solar power projects faster than any other country on the planet. As President-elect Donald Trump is likely to roll back on the US’ role as a global climate leader, experts say China will have to lead the charge. [CNN]
¶ “Financial Investments In Smallholder Farmers Are Big Talk At UN Climate Change Conference” • An estimated 28-31% of world crop production and 30-34% of the food are produced by 600 million smallholder farmers, who work less than two hectares of land each, combining to 24% of the farm land. Their finances are being considered at COP29. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “How Is The World Doing On Tackling Climate Change?” • Last year, at the COP28 meeting, countries agreed to “transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems.” Nevertheless, fossil fuel use is still rising, despite positive steps by some countries including the UK and by the EU to wean themselves off the energy sources that do most to heat up our planet. [BBC]
¶ “NYC Issues First Drought Warning In 22 Years And Pauses Aqueduct Repairs To Bring In More Water” • New York City issued its first drought warning in 22 years. It will restart the flow of drinking water from an out-of-service aqueduct as supplies run low. With the drought, city and state officials implemented water-conservation protocols, as well. [ABC News]
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