October 11 NEC Energy News
¶ “Greece Runs Entirely On Renewables For The First Time In Its History” • On 7 October, Greece used only renewable energy for about five hours, reaching a record high of 3,106 MWh at eight o’clock (GMT). It was the first time in the Greek power system’s history that 100% of the demand was met by renewable energy sources, an IPTO report says. [Greek City Times]
¶ “Austria Challenges EU Ruling On Nuclear And Gas Power” • Austria has said it was seeking to enlist other European Union countries to support its legal action against Brussels for labelling investment in gas and nuclear power as “green.” Austria filed a legal challenge against the EU’s inclusion of the energy sources on a list of climate-friendly investments. [RTE]
¶ “ISIS-Linked Militants Are Threatening Huge Natural Gas Reserves The World Needs Badly Right Now” • Mozambique has huge natural gas reserves. If they are exploited effectively, they could change its fortunes and help the world find enough natural gas to heat homes and fuel industry. But an insurgency threatens its entire economic future. [CNN]
¶ “The Green Jobs Sector Continues Upward Momentum” • The green jobs sector is robust and getting stronger by the year. In fact, the median salary in a green job is $76,530/year – 31% more than the national median salary for the US workforce at $58,260. Also, the overall growth rate for green jobs higher than for the overall workforce (+7.7%). [CleanTechnica]
¶ “China’s electric car market is booming but can it last?” • The China Passenger Car Association predicts that 6 million new EVs would be registered in the country in 2022. Ana Nicolls, director of industry analysis at the Economist Intelligence Unit, says that with the removal of subsidies for purchasers of new vehicles, the appetite for EVs could wane. [BBC]
¶ “Tesla Model Y Germany’s Best Selling Vehicle In September, Beating Iconic VW Golf” • Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, saw plugin EVs take 32.2% share in September, up from 28.7% year on year. Full electrics grew more than plugin hybrids. In September, the Tesla Model Y was the overall best selling vehicle of any kind. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “NSW Launched The First Auction For 12-GW Renewable Energy Zones” • NSW launched the first tender of a ten-year NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap program, and an auction will be held every six months. renewable energy and energy storage auction will replace the state’s retiring coal-fired power units. The state’s last coal-fired power plants are set to close in the next 11 years. [Energy Matters]
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