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Electric Vehicles

Environmental and Economic Benefits of Overhead Cable Line Technology to Power Trucks

Electrical cables have been suspended over trams and trolley tracks for more than 140 years. They've electrified bullet trains in Japan and Amtrak railways …

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

NPR Podcast Highlights Perspectives on Nuclear Energy

Nuclear energy was the focus of a recent NPR 1A podcast episode, hosted by journalist Jenn White, who welcomed guests to discuss the role of nuclear energy in t…

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…

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…

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…

Biofuel

Iowa Biodiesel Industry Commends Rep. Hinson on Advocating for Higher RFS Volumes in Letter to EPA

The Iowa Biodiesel Board commended U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Iowa, for leading a bipartisan letter to U.S. EPA trying to convince the agency to…

Wind Power Project

Revised EU Renewables Directive Set to Speed up Wind Permitting

After 18 months of political negotiations the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission came to a provisional agreement on the revi…