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Is Load shedding the solution?

Smart Energy International

When the electric grid is under strain, many electric utilities use the load shedding technique to lower demand and balance it with energy production. The idea is to turn off the power supply to certain areas on a cyclical basis, for example, two hours ON, then two hours OFF. The actual power gap now exceeds 8GW.

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? US clean investment cleans up with $239bn #187

Climate Tech VC

The US Clean Investment Monitor published its annual report for 2023, which saw clean investment total $239bn, up 38% from 2022. The EV supply chain dominated, with critical minerals, batteries, vehicle assembly and charging equipment making up 84% of Q4 investment. Energy & industry. Happy Monday!  Manufacturing.

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? H2 hubba, hubba #170

Climate Tech VC

Meanwhile, oil continues its price ascent while California interconnection gets speedier and UAW wins union protection for GM battery plant workers.    In deals this week, EV charging “passport” charges up with $200M, a supercapacitor attracts $113M, and yet more funding for nuclear fusion.

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? Nuclear’s day in the sun #177

Climate Tech VC

  In news, COP28 goes nuclear with a commitment to triple nuclear capacity and pursue fusion R&D, echoing a broader global sentiment shift towards nuclear.    In deals, major funding for battery recycling and dry electrodes, and additional late-stage funding for forestry projects and precision weed control.

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February 2021 Cleantech Roundup: Climate Software Gold Rush | Lone Star State Struggles | Jobs and…

Clean Energy Trust

February 2021 Cleantech Roundup: Climate Software Gold Rush | Lone Star State Struggles | Jobs and the Energy Transition Credit: Poole Group This month, we’re covering the rush of investing into startups that quantify, manage, and verify carbon emissions reductions, Texas’ grid troubles, new research on transitioning fossil fuel workers, and more!