GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Under the contract announced Wednesday , developer 174 Power Global will build the battery system, and Con Edison will bid its power into New York wholesale energy markets for seven years after it starts operations in 2022. After that, 174 Power will take over the battery system’s operations and wholesale market value.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

One of those who challenged the premier’s assertion against renewable energy sources was Derek Power of Toronto, the founder of Power Networks, a company that installs solar roofs. After Smith asked, “And what do I do when there’s no sun and there’s no wind?,” Power responded, “Batteries.”

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Poland accelerates coal phase out, pushes for nuclear and offshore wind. Poland is the only member of the EU which has so far refused to commit to net zero emissions by 2050, with the country seeking more time to reconfigure its economy, which is heavily reliant on coal-fired power stations and coal mining.

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DeSmogBlog

JUNE 22, 2023

The consultant was the sole interviewee in the segment, in which she claimed that the move to renewable energy, primarily wind power, was increasing the risk of blackouts. Wind Power ‘Blackout’ Risk Porter told BBC Radio 4 listeners in the interview: “There were risks around blackouts this winter.

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Business Green

APRIL 7, 2022

Trade body RenewableUK recently revealed data showing the UK has the largest planning pipeline of offshore wind projects in the world, at around 86GW. Nuclear targets increased to 24GW by 2050. Achieving the government's nuclear ambitions would require a huge ramp up of nuclear power capacity from less than 7GW today.

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Business Green

AUGUST 7, 2020

However, the report also highlights how engineering a 'green recovery' backed by major investment in low carbon infrastructure could significantly increase the chances of the world meeting the 1.5C Despite its continued investment in renewables, China added 53.2GW of coal capacity to its project pipeline in the first half of this year.

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Business Green

MARCH 23, 2022

But he claimed that despite some initial pushback about plans to rapidly scale up nuclear power in the UK, the Treasury was coming around to the idea. "To To be fair to the Treasury they've committed to nuclear projects, they're fully behind SMRs [small-scale nuclear reactors that Rolls Royce are developing]," he said.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2022

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech during a special plenary session of the EU Parliament in Brussels on March 01, 2022 (image credit: Alexandros Michailidis / Shtterstock.com). Rather than trying to push down prices or manipulate energy markets, politicians should encourage smart investment in the energy sector.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Chris Skidmore MP to chair an independent review into how to deliver our net zero commitment while maximising economic growth and investment, supporting energy security, and minimising the costs borne by businesses and consumers. The Chair will report by the end of 2022.". Block on onshore wind to be lifted.

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Business Green

APRIL 6, 2022

Tom Greatrex, chief executive at the Nuclear Industry Association, hailed the new nuclear target of 24GW by 2050 as "a vital step forward for UK energy security and our net zero future". This investment will also create tens of thousands of jobs across the country and revitalise a world class skills base right here in Britain.

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GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

million natural-gas customers across six states, with a 51,000-megawatt generation portfolio that’s roughly 42 percent natural gas, 33 percent coal, 18 percent nuclear and 7 percent hydro and solar power. It’s also investing in Ørsted’s 1.1-gigawatt Duke's utilities serve 7.7

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Renewable power capacity added worldwide rose by about a quarter in 2022. Global electric car sales leaped by close to 60 per cent, investments in energy efficiency jumped, as did installations of heat pumps. And now, nuclear power is making a strong comeback."

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

There are plenty of short term solutions for supporting households and businesses, but in the long term a new approach is needed to boost investment in renewables and energy efficiency, writes RenewableUK CEO Dan McGrail. With suppliers going to the wall in record numbers, it's clear that excess profit is not a risk in 2022.

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Developers in the space are concerned that the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the economy will depress demand for tax equity investments, as banks and financial institutions will have less appetite for credits to offset tax liabilities in a year when profits were depressed. ” Wind tax credit impacts.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The “Single Service Window for Geothermal Power Generation” was then established to assist developers in handling regulatory disputes. However, due to the authoritarian system experienced in politics, it has become the country with the highest density of nuclear power plants on an island with an active plate.

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Business Green

JUNE 4, 2021

US President Joe Biden has proposed a $6tr domestic budget for the 2022 fiscal year, with his draft plan unveiled last week setting out a raft of proposals to boost jobs, infrastructure spending and combat greenhouse gas emissions. GWEC: Global wind power surge requires half a million new workers.

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