October 4 NEC Energy News
¶ “US DOE Invests $1.5 Billion In Grid Schemes” • The US DOE announced funds totaling $1.5 in four transmission projects being developed by American Council on Renewable Energy members. They will enable nearly 1,000 miles of power lines and 7.1 GW of new capacity in Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. [reNews]
¶ “‘Don’t Agree On Everything’: Leaders Divided On Nuclear” • Peter Dutton has promised to build seven nuclear plants across Australia if the coalition wins next year’s federal election. But David Crisafulli, who is on track to lead the Liberal National Party to power in Queensland at the October 26 election, stands firmly against the proposal. [MSN]
¶ “US Nuclear Power Regulator Urged To Address ‘Dirty Bomb’ Risks To Society And Economy” • The US NRC, the nuclear power regulator, has not acted on recommendations to address radiological security risks to the economy and society including those from “dirty bombs,” This is according to the Government Accountability Office. [Reuters]
¶ “Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S Covers 794 km on One Battery Charge” • Driving the electric ID.7 Pro S, Volkswagen Team Switzerland, headed by Felix Egolf, an expert in long-distance driving with electric cars, successfully covered a total of 794 kilometres (493 miles) with a single battery charge in a driving time of 15 hours and 42 minutes. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Storms, Flooding, And Extreme Heat Will Transform The American South” • Hurricane Helene dumped 4 feet of rain on parts of North Carolina, leading to devastating floods in places like Asheville that were considered safe havens. But we should have seen it coming. The average surface temperature in the Gulf of Mexico is 90°F. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “UK’s Largest Operating Solar Farm Secures 20-Year PPA” • NextEnergy Capital announced that its subsidiary, NextPower UK ESG, signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement for the Llanwern Solar Farm, the largest operating solar farm in the UK. The agreement covers 90% of the electricity generated by the 75-MW facility. [Energy Live News]
¶ “Utility-Scale US Solar Electricity Generation Skyrocketing in 2024” • In August 2024, utility-scale solar electric generation averaged 63.1 GWh between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM each day in the Lower 48, 36% more than for the same hours in August 2023. Additions of solar generating capacity outpaced other resources in the US electric power sector in 2023. [CleanTechnica]
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