November 30 NEC Energy News
¶ “60% Of Latin America’s Electricity Is Generated From Renewable Energy” • According to the analysis that collects data from the International Energy Agency, 60% of Latin America’s electricity is generated from renewable energy, making it one of the cleanest electricity networks in the world. Chile, Mexico, and Brazil are leading countries. [q costa rica]
¶ “Decommissioning Old Nuclear Sites To Cost £130 Billion” • UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband faces a bill of £128.8 billion ($164 billion) to clean up Britain’s eight operational nuclear sites, according to an investigation by the National Audit Office. That is £23.5 billion more than previously expected. Seven nuclear stations are due to shut down in 2028. [MSN]
¶ “Lightweight, Fast Charging Lithium Sulfur Batteries Unveiled” • Researchers at Monash University in Melbourne say they have developed lithium sulfur batteries that have twice the energy density of traditional lithium-ion batteries. The Li-S batteries can charge and discharge faster than conventional batteries and are lighter and cost less to make. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Enercon Secures 120-MW Iceland Contract” • Enercon and state-owned energy supplier Landsvirkjun signed a contract for the first large-scale wind farm in Iceland. It is expected to have 28 of the E-138 EP3 turbines for a capacity of 120 MW. The wind farm will be built on an area of 17 sq km in the south of Iceland, about 130 km from Reykjavik. [reNews]
¶ “US Sets Tariffs Up To 271% On SEA Solar Imports” • The US Department of Commerce announced preliminary duties of up to 271% on solar imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The decision targets crystalline silicon PV cells and modules. US solar panel makers see trade practices of the SEA area as unfair. [Tech in Asia]
¶ “Michigan’s Controversial Wind, Solar Energy Law Is In Effect. What To Know” • A controversial law allowing Michigan to approve large wind and solar farms over local objections went into effect on November 29. It was among the more contentious aspects of a suite of reforms enacted to speed Michigan’s clean energy transition. [Bridge Michigan]
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