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Carbon Emissions

US Energy Secretary Says G7 Can Lead Global Emissions Cuts

Wealthy nations can lead by example in cutting carbon emissions, though much faster action is needed to stem global warming, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Gran…

Geothermal Power Project

Japan, US Agree to Cooperate on Geothermal Energy

Japan and the United States agreed Saturday to cooperate on developing geothermal energy, one of the most plentiful resources on this volcanic island chain.The …

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

Giant Finnish Nuclear Power Plant Starts Production

This chart from the EIA shows sources of uranium for U.S. nuclear power plants, 1950-2021. In 2020, according to the chart, 39.60 million pounds of uranium oxid…

Nuclear Fuel

“On the Verge of a Crisis”: The U.S. Nuclear Fuel Gordian Knot

This chart from the EIA shows sources of uranium for U.S. nuclear power plants, 1950-2021. In 2020, according to the chart, 39.60 million pounds of uranium oxid…

Energy Storage Project

Maryland Targets 3GW of Energy Storage by 2033

Legislators in the US state of Maryland have voted to approve a bill requiring the deployment of at least 3GW of energy storage by 2033, the latest US state to …

Energy Storage Project

Australian Capital Territory Awards 500MWH Bess Project to Macquarie-Backed Developer EKU Energy

The government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has partnered with developer Eku Energy to deliver its flagship Big Canberra Battery project.The govern…

Nuclear Reactor

Europe’s Largest Nuclear Reactor Olkiluoto 3 Enters Service in Finland

Finland's next-generation Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor, the largest in Europe, has gone into regular production after months of delays, its operator said Sun…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

Germany Ends Nuclear Era as Last Reactors Power Down

Germany says energy supply safe despite nuclear exitBerlin (AFP) April 15 - Switching off Germany's remaining nuclear plants will not put the country's …

Energy Storage Project

Arizona Utility Breaks Ground on State’s Largest Battery Storage Project

Officials at a groundbreaking ceremony April 12 for the Sierra Estrella battery project. Photo by Salt River Project.Construction is expected to begin soon on a…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

How to Decommission a Nuclear Power Plant

Germany's last three nuclear power plants will stop generating electricity from Saturday but the arduous and decades-long process of decommissioning the sit…

Offshore Wind Power

Siemens Gamesa Awards Fécamp Pre-assembly Contract to GWS

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has picked Global Wind Service (GWS) as a partner for the complete pre-assembly scope for the 497 MW Fécamp offshore wind…

Biofuel

Lead the way beyond fossils with advanced biofuels - UPM Biofuels

Offshore Wind Power

Swedish Energy Agency Outlines Where 30 GW of Offshore Wind Could Be Installed, Calls for Prioritising Energy Production in Marine Planning

The Swedish Energy Agency has issued a report that provides a basis for the country’s marine planning to enable 120 TWh of offshore wind energy production…

Biofuel

Investing in the Future With Sustainable Ethanol

As demand for biofuels increases globally CropEnergies is planning to build a plant for the production of renewable ethyl acetate from sustainable ethanol.The M…

Wind Power Project

Subsidy-Free Offshore Wind Bids Rise, While Undersubscribed Renewable Power Auctions Pose Concerns in Europe, Says Globaldata

Renewable energy auctions in Europe are experiencing two contrasting trends. While the offshore wind segment has witnessed intense competition resulting in subs…