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It might seem like the NetZero Insider team devotes a lot of time covering the offshore wind industry as it takes hold in the United States.
That’s because we have been, lately. Billions of dollars and billions of watts are riding on each of these proposals, not to mention a large part of the emissions-reduction strategies of the federal government and some states.
Our New York/New England bureau chief, John Cropley, attended the New York-New Jersey Offshore Wind Supply Forum in New York City and brought back three stories:
The two neighboring states, which have some of the nation’s most ambitious offshore wind goals, increasingly are collaborating to develop an industry ecosystem rather than competing for individual pieces of it.
BloombergNEF offshore wind analyst Chelsea Jean-Michel told attendees that the growing pains the industry is experiencing in the United States should be temporary, and that there is a lot to be excited and optimistic about.
Representatives of two quite different New York companies shared their experiences with offshore wind. It has been a very positive time, though one of the executives, an ironworker by trade, concludes that living at sea for weeks at a time will not appeal to some of the skilled workers needed for construction and maintenance.
In other offshore wind news, Massachusetts correspondent Jon Lamson reports that Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island agreed to push back the deadline in their coordinated offshore wind solicitation from late January to late March in hopes for more clarity on critical financial details such as tax credits and interest rate trends.
Additionally, Cropley filed a summary of the latest legal challenge to wind power
development off the Northeast coast. A lengthy list of offshore wind opponents is suing four federal agencies and their top executives, saying their approval of the Revolution Wind and South Fork Wind proposals violated nine federal laws.
In non-wind news this past week:
The Diablo Canyon Power Plant in California became the first recipient of federal funding to shore up operations at U.S. nuclear plants on the verge of closure. Our Robert Mullin says plant owners Pacific Gas and Electric will receive $1.1 billion.
A Southern California Edison executive implored people to stop complaining about diminished community solar compensation, saying the old rates were “vastly inflated.”
Amazon crowned itself the world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy for the fourth year in a row.
San Antonio will be one of the first U.S. cities to take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act’s direct-pay mechanism as it secures 13 MW of solar power, The Energy Mix reports.
And Canary Media attempts to answer a question with large ramifications for the clean-energy industry: When will new nuclear plants start to come online in the United States? (Spoiler alert: No one knows.)
Our curation of reporting from other media outlets is below in this week’s Resources Intelligence Report:
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Minnesota
A Minnesota program that helps people pay for their energy bills has seen record demand this year -- but it is still open to new applicants, state officials say. Since October, Minnesota's Energy Assistance Program has distributed more than $40 million to over 70,000 households. Program administrators are encouraging people to apply as soon as they can, since demand is high and there's less funding available than in the past few years. This article explains how to apply. Sahan Journal
Montana
Last week, wind contributed more to power generation than coal for about 30 hours on the grid NorthWestern Energy oversees, according to data from the Energy Information Administration. And for more than five days, generation from coal fell to nearly half its capacity, according to EIA data for the same region and period. "It very much challenges and undermines the framing that fossil fuels run 24-7 and keep our lights on," said Karin Kirk, a science writer for NASA Climate and journalist for Yale Climate Connections. Daily Montanan
Ohio
Lordstown Village Council held a public hearing to discuss legislation prohibiting new permits for wind energy systems, solar energy systems, and any "major electric facilities." Legislation on solar and wind energy systems, along with electric utility facilities, saw a first reading and will be voted on next month. WFMJ
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California
Kern County is the state's largest oil producer and a top producer of agricultural products, but climate change -- and the state's effort to mitigate it -- pose a threat to those economic mainstays. The county hopes the new carbon management industry will help make up for the hundreds of millions in tax revenue it anticipates losing by 2045, when California plans to phase out all oil drilling and eliminate most carbon emissions. Inside Climate News
International
Researchers from the University of Surrey say that artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to efficacy and efficiency gains MEED
International
The European Union has drafted plans to capture and store hundreds of millions of tons of CO2 emissions by 2050 to ensure industries can meet Europe's climate change goals, a draft document showed. The Straits Times
International
The government has approved plans to install carbon capture technology at Britain's biggest power station. BBC
International
The energy company plans to sequester CO2 emissions from its natural gas field in Rajasthan and store it in dry wells nearby. Offshore Technology
International
Using artificial intelligence (AI), scientists from the University of Surrey adjusted a system based on a real coal-fired power station. The model could capture 16.7% more carbon dioxide (CO2) while using 36.3% less energy from the U.K.'s national grid. The research is published in the journal Reaction & Chemistry Engineering. Tech Xplore
International
From perfume to concrete blocks to jet fuel, companies are finding novel ways to use captured carbon. Now, they need to scale up. Bloomberg
International
The EU should capture as much 450 million tonnes of CO2 a year by 2050 to meet its net zero emissions target, according to a leaked draft of the European Commission's upcoming industrial carbon management strategy seen by Bloomberg, with the final text due to be officially presented in February. Carbon Pulse
Iowa
A crowd of over 100 -- including two Republican
presidential candidates and several Iowa GOP lawmakers -- rallied Wednesday at the Iowa Capitol to oppose the use of eminent domain for carbon-capture pipelines. Southeast
Iowa Union
Louisiana
Next month, state regulators in Louisiana will take over responsibilities for carbon storage permitting from the Environmental Protection Agency. State regulators say Louisiana is well-positioned for a carbon capture and storage boom because of its unique geology and the maze of already-existing oil and gas pipelines that make developing the necessary infrastructure easier. As Louisiana takes over, here's a rundown of what carbon storage is, the state's timeline for reviewing these projects and where to give public input. Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana
Next month, state regulators in Louisiana will take over responsibilities for carbon storage permitting from the Environmental Protection Agency. Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
U.S.
Capturing carbon dioxide from the air or industries and recycling it can sound like a win-win climate solution. The greenhouse gas stays out of the atmosphere where it can warm the planet, and it avoids the use of more fossil fuels. But not all carbon-capture projects offer the same economic and environmental benefits. In fact, some can actually worsen climate change. San Francisco Chronicle
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Minnesota
Xcel Energy is replacing its massive coal plant in Becker, Minnesota, with a 710-megawatt solar farm. It's reigniting debate over what society owes rural coal towns struggling amid the energy transition. Inside Climate News
South Dakota
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission on Jan. 4 asked Xcel Energy to reconsider shuttering its Sherco and King coal-fired power plants, writing that their premature closure "adds to the uncertainty of electric generation resource adequacy in the upper Midwest." Utility Dive
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U.S.
Those challenges include the often onerous and intimidating process of qualifying a household as "low-income," and the challenge of gaining trust and raising awareness among marginalized communities who have been largely left out of the clean energy shift. Solar Builder
U.S.
The days when solar growth demanded above-market-rate compensation are over, writes Michael Backstrom, vice president, regulatory affairs, Southern California Edison. Utility Dive
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Arizona
The storage component is looking for 4-hour storage systems, designed for use in the summer to provide electricity during months of high demand. Last summer, Arizona posted a record electricity demand of 8.1GW amid a heatwave Energy Storage News
Florida
Florida neighborhood has efficient homes with solar/storage that are stitched together in a virutal power plant, saving residents $$. The Washington Post
International
Two German firms working to bring virtual power plant model to mid-sized business customers pv magazine International
Oklahoma
OMPA's 42 municipally owned utilities will be able to offer their residential electric customers the opportunity to enroll and participate in the program and earn incentives designed to support energy-saving practices and reduce overall utility system costs during peak grid demand periods. North American Clean Energy
Texas
The cold weather has diminished ERCOT's ability to generate solar and wind power, while coal, natural gas and nuclear are supplying nearly 85% of the grid's supply, according to ERCOT's fuel mix dashboard. Daily Caller
Texas
The state's grid operator had frequently asked Texans to conserve electricity during sweltering summer heat, and many saw their power bills soar as they tried to stay cool. Texas Tribune
Texas
A look into why ERCOT pays Bitcoin miners and other big industrials for DR, but the resource hasn't taken off for small customers who drive the peak demand The Texas Tribune
U.S.
As net metering credits phase out, home battery energy storage systems are increasingly being attached with rooftop solar to ensure homeowners can store and consume their locally produced clean energy, avoiding peak demand charges that occur in the afternoon. pv Magazine
U.S.
Transportation electrification is a nexus for the opportunities and challenges posed by that change. It demonstrates the need for coordination across the grid and end-use sectors and the ways that decision makers need to think holistically, engage more stakeholders, and accelerate action to achieve a decarbonized, cost-effective future. Clean Technica
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Tennessee
As distributed energy resources are being deployed in increasing quantities, equipment from one provider often does not function well with equipment from a different provider, complicating the integration of systems. Solar Power World
U.S.
As the national EV fleet expands, EVs will become the most significant category of distributed energy resources connected to the grid. North American Clean Energy
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International
China did not sign pledge to expand effciency/renewables because while it could meet renewables goal, efficiency doubling could be more difficult Energy Post
International
IEA sees energy efficiency becoming an action item after most countries agreed to double it in a decade Smart Energy International
National
A rundown of the court decision that threw out DOE's efficiency regs for dishwashers, etc Texas Insider
National
49 House Democrats oppose language coming out of Senate that would limit DOE's authority to set new efficiency standards on dozens of household appliances U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla.
National
Pilot in California is testing improving low-income consumer homes' health impacts alongside their efficiency NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council)
National
Yellen touts tax credits for efficiency, other clean energy, during visit to Roxbury Community College in Boston Reuters
New Hampshire
Granholm touts efficiency and new heat pumps designed for cold in visit to New Hampshire. New Hampshire Public Radio
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Alaska
GeoAlaska has been awarded a new geothermal prospecting license that expands on the company's existing exploration area in Augustine Island, Alaska. Think GeoEnergy
Colorado
The town of Vail, Colorado is evaluating the use of geothermal heating to decarbonize the town's snowmelt system, thus keeping pedestrian streets snow-free. Think GeoEnergy
International
Parex Resources has been granted a license to develop a geothermal power project in Casanare, Colombia with potential capacity of up to 120 kW. Think GeoEnergy
International
The European Parliament has voted in favor of a resolution that calls for an EU-wide strategy for accelerated geothermal deployment. Think GeoEnergy
International
Scientists in Iceland want to drill a hole into a magma chamber about a mile underground in an attempt to generate limitless energy. Business Insider
Oregon
Jacobs has been awarded the contract for a geothermal engineering and feasibility study for a geothermal project in Lakeview, Oregon. Think GeoEnergy
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International
The Mitsubishi Corporation will invest $690m. The Japanese industrial conglomerate has teamed up with Dutch renewable energy company Eneco to form Eneco Diamond Hydrogen, which will then manage the construction and operation of the hydrogen plant. Hydrogen Central
International
The report notes the need for consistent policies to support demand and prevent stranded assets. pv Magazine
U.S.
The Biden administration's Treasury Department released proposed regulations last month for how a key hydrogen production tax credit will be implemented to cool reception from some corners of the industry. And some Democratic senators have also pushed for looser regulations. But environmental groups, other lawmakers and the administration say the restrictions are necessary to ensure hydrogen subsidized by the credits doesn't actually increase greenhouse gas emissions. Minnesota Reformer
Utah
The idea is to make it possible to produce carbon-free energy that can be stored in caverns so that it can be cleanly used to generate electricity when it is needed. In essence, it will be a massive battery that will be stored underground. Hydrogen Fuel News
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Oklahoma
Connecticut-based Stardust Power said it selected Muskogee because of the state's central location for delivery and shipment. Muskogee also has a skilled workforce trained in oil and gas engineering. Electrek
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International
Proponents of deep sea mining, which involves extracting mineral deposits from the ocean floor at depths greater than 60 metres, say seabed minerals are key to powering the clean energy transition with less dependence on critical minerals from China. The Energy Mix
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California
Menlo Park, Calif., put natural gas ban for new customers on ice starting in October as litigation on issue continues Palo Alto Daily Post
National
Natural gas exporter Cheniere pushes back against environmental criticisms in interview with FT Financial
Times
West Virginia
The project is over budget and behind schedule, with a lot of hard work left to do. Its opponents hope that makes fossil fuel companies think twice about building the next one. Grist
Washington State
Washington legislators considering another try at legislation that would stop expanstion of natural gas services to new customers The Center Square
Utah
Look into why Utah customers are paying Dominion more for natural gas this winter FOX 13 News Utah
U.S.
As the U.S. electric power system has become more reliant on natural gas plants, it's also become more vulnerable to gas system failures. But since building new gas infrastructure is increasingly fraught, some utilities see a solution to gas shortages: adding liquified natural gas storage onsite. A 2021 study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that storing gas onsite could yield benefits for electric customers in New England, where gas supply is tight. Louisiana Illuminator
U.S.
Having backup fuel on site is common at many natural gas power plants, though the go-to option is typically a distillate fuel oil (like diesel). The main advantage is ease of storage and management over a long period of time, whereas liquefied natural gas needs to be kept at extremely low temperatures. Minnesota Reformer
U.S.
Fossil-fueled power plants without carbon capture equipment would produce 14% of U.S. electricity by 2050, according to "mid-case" modeling by a DOE laboratory. Utility Dive
Texas
NYT looks into how reforms to Texas grid/gas infrastructure have led to improvements since 21 storms The New York Times
Texas
Dallas Morning News op ed calls for more regulation of Texas intrastate pipelines The Dallas Morning News
Tennessee
TVA working on a pipeline to bring gas to a power plant, says its needed to shut down a coal plant Chattanooga Times Free Press
Pennsylvania
Marcellus natural gas production being held back due to lack of pipelines to ther US regions and export facilities Marcellus Drilling News
Oklahoma
Oklahoma AG promises to monitor natural gas prices in recent winter weather as office continues Uri litigation Oklahoma City Sentinel
National
Recent winter storm had major impacts on energy prices in both wholesale power and natural gas markets Reuters
Connecticut
Connecticut activists opposing proposed pipeline through Nutmeg State Hartford Courant
National
Conservative group argues lack of investment in natural gas pipelines is hurting consumers Competitive Enterprise Institute
National
API cautions against slowing down LNG export facilities approval - says will leave Asian and European allies short Reuters
National
Analysis on how fracking led to the US becoming the number one exporter of natural gas Economies.com
National
Proposed merger of Chesapeake and Southwestern would create the largest natural gas producer in the USA Financial Times
National
Biden considering changes to how LNG export facilities approved as environmentalists step up protests of additional infrastructure Axios
Massachusetts
Story covering the potential impacts of looming closure the Everett natural gas plant in 5 months and its impact on the grid/LNG flows into New England Press Herald/Bloomberg
Louisiana
Venture Global says its Calcasieu Pass LNG Export Facility not ready for 100% capability despite ongoing dispute with offtakers Natural Gas Intelligence
International
New questions about impact of US gas exports lead to questions on how much country can meet needs of Europe/Asian allies Financial Times
International
Deep dive into how rising levels of LNG capability, set to grow 30% in next few years, will impact global energy markets Financial Times
International
TC Energy considering selling stake in pipelines to Canadian Tribes - competitor has done a similar deal as First Nations are interested in getting into energy business The Globe and Mail
International
Energy majors expect LNG investments are going to increase to the point where market will be fully global, lead to cheaper prices by end of decade Natural Gas Intelligence
West Virginia
Coal state W. Va. also produces plenty of natural gas and now it is poised to start using more of the latter in power generation due to recent legislation WV News
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Arizona
There's a long, nasty history of uranium mining on Native lands, but the company says this time is different. Grist
Arizona
The push for more nuclear energy and Russia's invasion of Ukraine has spiked uranium prices, leading mines for the element to begin operating again in the U.S. despite long-term environmental and health impacts. Inside Climate News
U.S.
Alternative ways of powering, cooling, and constructing reactors could help get more nuclear energy on the grid. MIT Technology Review
U.S.
Canary conducted an informal survey of nuclear industry watchers, enthusiasts and nerds -- and the responses were all over the map. Canary Media
U.S.
Canary conducted an informal survey of nuclear industry watchers, enthusiasts and nerds -- and the responses were all over the map. Canary Media
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Illinois
Several Illinois lawmakers are calling for the General Assembly to pass the Rust Belt to Green Belt Act to pave the way for wind turbines in Lake Michigan off the coast of Illinois. The Center Square
International
Europe in 2023 saw a record 4.2 GW of new offshore wind farms come online, up 40% on 2022. And EUR30bn of new investments were confirmed - covering 9 GW that'll be built over the coming years. REVE
International
How can we fix our auction systems? In many markets, adjusting the bid ceiling to account for market fluctuations is a critical first step, writes Henrik Andersen, CEO of Vestas Wind Systems. World Economic Forum
International
The 1.2-GW Baltic Power offshore wind farm, developed by a joint venture between PKN Orlen and Northland Power in Poland, will comprise wind turbine tower sections made with low-emission steel manufactured by ArcelorMittal for the project's wind turbine supplier Vestas. According to the Baltic Power joint venture, this is the first offshore wind farm in the world to utilise low-emission steel. Offshore WIND
International
The research group is conducting a survey of fishermen through Jan. 21 to assess the impact on the fishing industry from wind power developments. Most of the fishermen responding to the survey so far fish within 6 and 12 nautical miles offshore. National Fisherman
International
An Equinor spokesperson said, "This is the first such operation for a floating farm, and the safest method to do this is to tow the turbines to shore and execute the operations in sheltered conditions." Electrek
New Jersey
The multidisciplinary collaboration involves three schools and multiple departments, combining the efforts of environmental and marine scientists as well as engineers. NJBIZ
U.S.
U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island has released an early draft of a proposed bill that would streamline the process of proposing, permitting, and building offshore wind projects, as well as moving the electricity they generate onto the grid. ecoRI News
U.S.
The draft also considers project easements and grants associated with each potential lease, including subsea cable corridors. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
U.S.
The administration announced the "ocean justice" strategy at COP28 "to advance environmental justice for communities that rely on the ocean and Great Lakes for economic, cultural, spiritual, recreational and food security purposes." Daily Caller
U.S.
Testimony is expected from experts in the fishing industry, environmental and energy policy as well as targeting the impacts of offshore wind on economics. The Sandpaper
U.S.
In 2023 alone, the network aired 54 segments falsely linking offshore wind to whale deaths. Media Matters for America
U.S.
The greatest concern is that the combined noise from these six projects will severely harm whales and other protected species, writes David Wojick, a former Department of Energy consultant. The Heartland Institute
U.S.
While costs have increased, 2024 could bring better news for the young industry in the US. A recent report highlighted that the US is currently seeing record offtake activity, with five auctions underway. Renewables Now
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Wyoming
The first of four oil and natural gas lease sales scheduled in Wyoming this year is significantly smaller than past auctions, especially those under the Trump administration. The upcoming sale will offer 20 lease parcels that span 11,250 acres. In comparison, one Trump-era sale offered 383 parcels spanning some 476,506 acres in Wyoming, but the Biden administration delayed and pared down the offering after issuing a federal oil and gas leasing moratorium in January 2021. WyoFile
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International
Siemens Energy last year reported quality issues on its most recent generations of onshore wind turbines, with the government eventually taking on vital project guarantees. Reuters
Iowa
Iowa has been a wind energy behemoth for decades. Those spinning turbines powered 62% of Iowa's electricity in 2022, according to the Energy Information Administration. CNN
U.S.
American law almost always allows the mineral owner to use the overlying surface to develop the underlying minerals. North American Clean Energy
U.S.
Many organizations are either acquiring a wide variety of wind turbines or evaluating those they already have; in either case, they're looking for ways to run them more reliably while also driving peak efficiency. North American Clean Energy
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Colorado
The 127,000-square-foot Energy Materials and Processing at Scale laboratory will be used to accelerate laboratory-scale innovations in energy materials to market-ready products and processes. Daily Energy Insider
International
With more than 500 solar and wind projects globally, Amazon's portfolio is now big enough to power 7.2 million U.S. homes each year. Amazon
International
Global deployment of solar and wind power, plus a surge in EV sales, means emissions from fossil-fuel-derived energy will finally hit the downward slope. Wired
International
Researchers say coupling wind and solar farms with actual farms is a good place to start. Grist
U.S.
The nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate identified 96 YouTube channels that frequently disseminate what it described as misleading climate talking points, including the channels for libertarian think tank the Heartland Institute, conservative nonprofit PragerU and controversial psychologist Jordan Peterson. BNN Bloomberg
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Vermont
Critics blasted the plan as part of an elaborate greenwashing scheme by the for-profit Canadian-owned utility. Seven Days
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California
Some companies are leaving the state or reducing their presence there after California greatly reduced incentives for homeowners to install rooftop solar panels. New York Times
Hawaii
A nation-leading virtual power plant program helped keep the lights on when Oahu's coal plant shut down. But rule changes may drive away future customers, advocates say. Canary Media
Hawaii
A nation-leading virtual power plant program helped keep the lights on when Oahu's coal plant shut down. But rule changes may drive away future customers, advocates say. Canary Media
Hawaii
Industry and environmental leaders are calling the recent decision on solar power a 'drastic misstep.' Hawaiian Electric disagrees. Civil Beat
Hawaii
Hawaii's solar industry leaders are butting heads with the state's largest utility company over a recent Public Utilities Commission order that sets new rates for energy customers who want to sell the solar power they generate at home for use on the grid. Civil Beat
International
It's unlikely that portrait panel orientation will overtake landscape in U.S. commercial rooftop solar installation. But there will be roofs with obstructions and low weight-bearing capabilities where a scaled portrait project makes sense, especially in snowier climates. Solar Power World
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania residents have the ability to shop for an energy supplier, but their local utility controls the equipment that delivers energy to their home. Lancaster Online
U.S.
Vote Solar recently asked FERC to launch an enforcement action to change Salt River Project's residential rooftop solar program, which the advocacy group contends is discriminatory and violates the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. Utility Dive
Virginia
The Pentagon's upgrades will include solar thermal panels and a heat recovery pump system. The Hill
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California
To make matters worse, the California Public Utilities Commission closed out 2023 by approving further changes that impact the payback on battery exports. The CPUC also ended the self-consumption of solar for most virtual net metering projects. Solar Builder Magazine
Florida
Duke Energy's first floating solar project in Florida is now producing clean, renewable energy while helping the company better understand the capabilities of innovative clean energy technologies to benefit Florida customers and communities, now and in the future. CSRwire
International
Meyer Burger has announced plans to close down and relocate to the U.S., fueling political debates on whether the industry deserves long-term state support to ensure its survival. Euractiv
International
A specialist in bespoke fitted home furniture design and manufacturing has completed a major investment in solar panels at its Coleraine facility, backed by Danske Bank. Family-run Exorna has invested GBP435,000 to install a 450-kW solar panel system that is designed to meet approximately 60% of the company's annual energy requirements at its 100,000-square-foot production and retail facility, which assembles more than 1,000 kitchen cabinets every week. Insider Media
International
The researchers found that rooftop solar systems require 21% to 54% less input energy, make 18% to 59% less carbon dioxide equivalent of greenhouse gas emissions, and consume a lower quantity of water, ranging from 1% to 12% per kilowatt-peak. pv Magazine
Kansas
At nearly 3 a.m. Dec. 19 -- after eight hours of presentations, public comments and earnest discussion -- Douglas County planning commissioners could not agree on a permit application for what would be the largest utility-scale solar installation in the state of Kansas. The community should certainly be involved in the process, but the commission's role is only advisory. The fate of the Kansas Sky Energy Center is now in the hands of Douglas County's three commissioners who will make the final decision later this spring, writes C. Malcolm Ellsworth, a writer. Kansas Reflector
New York
The changes present opportunities for rooftop solar development on more than 50,000 buildings and more than 1 million homes in NYC. In addition, 8,500 acres of parking lots will be re-zoned to allow for solar installations. Solar Builder
New York
At the close of 2023, the city passed a series of zoning amendments, as part of Mayor Adams' 'City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality' initiative, which will relax burdensome zoning restrictions on solar development. pv Magazine
New York
EmPower Solar executives have furloughed 21 workers citing a market slowdown. Furloughed team members say that these firings are retaliation for a pro-union vote taken just one week earlier by 49 workers. pv Magazine
U.S.
The data suggest that non-residential solar installations on businesses, government buildings, schools, and houses of worship increase residential solar adoption. Renewable Energy Magazine
U.S.
Finding suitable space that does not infringe upon protected lands, habitats, and waterways and that has support from local communities can be challenging. Clean Air Task Force
U.S.
Shifts in commodity prices and secondary markets, coupled with rising costs and inflation, are calling traditional assumptions about decommissioning into question. Utility Dive
U.S.
Swinerton agreed to pay the penalty and undertake mitigation measures for its alleged Clean Water Action violations during the construction of solar farms in Alabama, Idaho and Illinois that began in 2016. Renewable Energy World
U.S.
Solar manufacturing jobs in the U.S. are already on pace to more than triple by 2033. We can do even better, by expanding the energy market and domesticating the solar supply chain, writes Ben Jealous, executive director of the Sierra Club and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Chicago Sun-Times
U.S.
Sunstone expects to be able to serve more contractors and businesses with its proprietary technology platform. Solar Builder Magazine
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We forecast that U.S. solar power generation will grow 75% from 163 billion kWh in 2023 to 286 billion kWh in 2025. We expect that wind power generation will grow 11% from 430 billion kWh in 2023 to 476 billion kWh in 2025. Energy Information Administration
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Arizona
Arizona utilities Tucson Electric Power and UniSource Energy have launched a request for proposals (RFP) for 825MW of firm power, primarily energy storage, alongside 625 MW of renewables. The pair have launched a joint all-source request for proposals for new power generation facilities and energy storage systems, for up to 625 MW of renewable power capacity and up to 825 MW of "firm capacity." Energy Storage News
Hawaii
It can offer the grid 185MW of total capacity and 565MWh of electricity, acting as an electrical "shock absorber" often served by combustion-powered peaker plants -- responding in250 milliseconds, rather than the several minutes it takes combustion plants to come online. Power Engineering International
International
With 1 GW of solar PV and 4.1 GWh of energy storage capacities, the project is expected to come on stream in multiple phases, helping to improve grid stability and decarbonize the power sector in the country. Emerging Technology News
International
Researchers worldwide are working to develop stronger, longer lasting, and environmentally safer batteries. Here's a quick overview of several promising research approaches. Information Week
New York
The group will update evaluation checklists and best practices to be used before energizing these battery systems, and during emergency response measures. Utility Dive
U.S.
Installing these behind-the-meter distributed energy resources is being hampered by a lack of standardized local government permitting and approval processes, often causing lengthy delays and adding significant costs. North American Clean Energy
U.S.
From a regulatory standpoint, updating interconnection regulations is critical for scaling storage deployment to meet climate goals. Renewable Energy World
U.S.
Grade 7 math is all that's required to figure pumped hydro storage out. Anyone who thinks anything other than pumped hydro is remotely sensible is one or more of a few things. They are stupid. They never made it through Grade Seven. They are deeply lazy. They are credulous. They are gullible, writes Michael Barnard. CleanTechnica
U.S.
The tactical microgrid at the Evaluation Centre is used to simulate a variety of conditions experienced at contingency bases in the field and will demonstrate the opportunity for energy storage to optimise diesel generator performance. Renewable Energy World
U.S.
Long duration energy storage provider ESS Technology is to demonstrate its system at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Contingency Base Integration Training Evaluation Center in Missouri. Smart Energy International
Washington
The partnership will allow both companies to collaborate on the development of a 10 megawatt, 100-hour iron-air battery pilot within PSE's service area. Daily Energy Insider
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To meet the Biden administration's goal of a carbon-free power sector by 2035, the study says that the U.S. must more than double the existing regional transmission capacity and expand existing interregional transmission capacity by more than fivefold. Daily Energy Insider
U.S.
When Congress voted to spend hundreds of billions to switch electricity production to solar and wind, it forgot transmission lines, Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon writes. Wirepoints
U.S.
The U.S. installed 1,700 miles of new high-voltage transmission miles per year on average in the first half of the 2010s but that dropped to only 645 miles per year, on average, in the decade's second half. Renewable Energy World
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Known to emit some of the most toxic pollutants with no safe level of exposure, waste-to-energy facilities disproportionately harm adjacent, mostly disinvested communities and strap them with new health-related costs. Inside Climate News
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Texas
San Antonio is set to become one of the first cities in the United States to deploy the Inflation Reduction Act's"direct pay" mechanism, using it to secure 13 megawatts of solar power that will offset about 11% of the electricity used for city operations. The Energy Mix
Texas
Orsted announced the signing of an 80 MW power purchase agreement with Bloomberg for energy generated by the Mockingbird Solar Center. This brings the 471 MW project currently under construction to a fully contracted status. pv Magazine
U.S.
Solar developers now report that community opposition and restrictive siting ordinances are leading causes of project delays and cancellations. Renewable Energy World
U.S.
With so much more agricultural real estate than Europe, the United States is building on the body of research and rolling out solar panels on farmland at an impressive rate. pv Magazine
U.S.
Two solar facilities built on rehabilitated agricultural land were restored with native plants. Argonne researchers observed pollinators thrive. Argonne National Laboratory
U.S.
The Dept. of the Interior recently proposed new rules to responsibly boost renewable energy deployment on public lands, showing the federal government can be a leader in combating climate change and contributing to greening and growing the nation's economy. Solar Power World
West Virginia
Mon Power celebrated completion of its first utility-scale solar panel array -- a carbon-free electricity project made possible in part by NETL's early first-of-its-kind commitment to purchase 100% of the power required to fulfill the electricity needs of its Morgantown, West Virginia, research facility. National Energy Technology Laboratory
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The funding total of $1.3 million is focused on shepherding new marine energy devices through the crucial testing phase as efficiently as possible, including tidal energy devices as well as wave energy devices. Clean Technica
U.S.
Newly Patented Electrostatic Generator Could Produce Renewable Energy From Flexible Structures, Ropes, Nets, Walls, Clothing, Roads, and More National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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German renewables developer BayWa r.e. AG has signed an off-take agreement with UK energy supplier SmartestEnergy Limited related to a 43.2-MW onshore wind farm under construction in Scotland. Renewables Now
International
Hellenic Cables has signed a contract with Seaway 7 to supply inter-array cables for the Baltyk II and Baltyk III offshore wind farms in Poland. Hellenic Cables was appointed by Seaway7 as the key subcontractor for the design, manufacturing, testing and supply of up to 205 km of 66kV subsea inter-array cables and related accessories for these projects. Marine Technology News
International
Spanish renewables investor Qualitas Energy said it has bought a portfolio of four wind power projects with a combined planned capacity of 96 MW in Germany. Renewables Now
Kentucky
Kentucky's largest utility has built what it says is the state's first utility-scale wind turbine in an effort to test the potential of wind energy. The wind turbine, which Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities constructed at the end of last year with its parent company PPL Corporation, stands at 165 feet on the site of the utility's E.W. Brown Generating Station in Mercer County. The site is also home to a coal-fired power plant unit, a 10 megawatt solar installation, several gas-fired turbines and a hydroelectric plant. Canary Media
Texas
Frozen gas infrastructure was the main culprit in the disastrous power failures of 2021. After changes, the grid appears to be holding, with help from wind power. New York Times
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Swiss fund manager SUSI Partners said it has raised funds to bankroll the construction of a 167-MW fully merchant solar and onshore wind power portfolio in Poland. Renewables Now
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