International Atomic Energy Agency Top News
- IAEA Mission Says Portugal Committed to the Safe Management of Radioactive Waste, Sees Areas for Improvement 26/05/2023An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission said that Portugal is committed to ensuring the safe and effective management of radioactive waste. The mission also noted a need to further develop the national radioactive waste management programme and advised the country to allocate adequate resources for its long-term implementation, particularly for disposal.
- IAEA DG Grossi in China: Nuclear Energy, Safety and Cooperation 26/05/2023While China comes in third for nuclear power generation today – after France and United States of America – by 2030, the country is expected to lead the world in installed capacity of nuclear power.
- IAEA Task Force on Fukushima Daiichi Treated Water Release Conducts Final Mission to Japan Prior to Publication of its Safety Assessment 26/05/2023The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Task Force conducting a safety review of Japan’s plan to release treated water into the sea at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (NPS) will next week carry out its final mission to Japan before publication of the IAEA’s comprehensive report.
- New International Body Composition Reference Charts for Infants Help Tackle Malnutrition 24/05/2023Establishing a strong nutritional foundation during the first two years of life has been globally recognized by experts as a priority to ensure optimal growth, functional development and health later on in life.
- Five Countries Join IAEA's Radiation Monitoring System 23/05/2023Iraq, Jordan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Thailand recently joined the IAEA’s International Radiation Monitoring System (IRMIS), bringing the total number of participating countries to 48.
- Update 159 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine 22/05/2023Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) lost all external power for several hours this morning, underlining the extremely precarious nuclear safety and security situation at the facility and the urgent need to protect it and prevent an accident, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said today.
- Director General Grossi Highlights China as Indispensable IAEA Partner, Leader in Nuclear Energy 22/05/2023As the IAEA supports efforts to accelerate the contribution of atomic energy to peace, health and prosperity around the world, China is an indispensable partner in this endeavour, said Rafael Mariano Grossi, IAEA Director General, at the start of a week-long visit to China.
- Decommissioning Conference Ends with Focus on New Tech, Circular Economy, Youth 19/05/2023As scores of nuclear reactors and other nuclear facilities approach the end of their operational life around the world, decommissioning them safely and efficiently is expected to be a growth sector in the coming decades.
- Obesity Epidemic: IAEA Database Shows How Daily Energy Expenditure Has Changed Over Time 18/05/2023Obesity is caused by an energy intake that exceeds energy expenditure.
- Nuclear Explained – Nuclear Techniques for Better Nutrition 18/05/2023Good nutrition is essential for good health and well-being. Nuclear techniques, including stable isotope techniques, play an important role in the development, monitoring and impact of interventions against malnutrition.
International Renewable Energy Agency
- IRENA Council Assesses Energy Transition Progress Ahead of COP28 23/05/2023The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) convened Members in Abu Dhabi for its twenty-fifth Council meeting to outline actionable steps to accelerate a just and inclusive energy transition.
- IRENA and Bloomberg Philanthropies Announce COP28 Partnership to Help Accelerate the Global Energy Transition 22/05/2023Bloomberg Philanthropies and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) announced a new COP28 partnership to turbocharge clean energy deployment and capital mobilization in emerging markets and developing economies.
- Scaling Up Renewables to Empower Lives and Livelihoods Requires an Integrated Effort 22/05/2023The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established the Empowering Lives and Livelihoods – Renewables for Climate Action initiative in response to the climate and recent health and geopolitical crises.
- IRENA Launches Report for the G20 on Low-Cost Energy Transition Finance 15/05/2023The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in partnership with the Indian G20 Presidency, launched a new report on how low-cost finance can accelerate the energy transition.
- IRENA and Masdar to Collaborate on Setting a Roadmap to Triple Global Renewable Energy Capacity by 2030 11/05/2023Collaboration between IRENA and Masdar will highlight global renewable energy targets for 2030 and outline challenges and recommendations for action ahead of COP28
- IRENA Unveils New Initiative to Accelerate Youth-led Renewable Energy Projects and Start-ups 10/05/2023The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched a new initiative, the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen), to support young entrepreneurs and innovators in driving the renewable energy transition.
- IRENA and thyssenkrupp Agree to Accelerate Green Hydrogen Solutions 05/05/2023The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has signed a partnership agreement with thyssenkrupp aimed at advancing the green transformation in pursuit of global development and Paris Agreement goals.
- G7 Communiqué Echoes IRENA's Call for Rapid Deployment of Renewables 18/04/2023Targets in the G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers’ Communiqué reflect IRENA estimates for the group, calling for 150 GW offshore wind and 1 TW Solar PV by 2030.
- At 11th IRENA Renewables Talk, EU Stresses Collaboration is Crucial for Green Deal Success 14/04/2023Co-organised by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the European Union, in partnership with the UAE, the 11th Renewables Talk discussed the European Green Deal's challenges, opportunities, and best practices in achieving renewable energy targets.
- Under IRENA's ETAF, Masdar and AIIB Reach Financial Close on 3 Uzbek Solar Projects 07/04/2023Under the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) platform, Masdar and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have agreed to commit capital to three solar projects in Uzbekistan.
World Nuclear News
- Regulators support international collaboration on SMR technology 26/05/2023Members of the International Nuclear Regulators' Association have released a joint statement affirming their commitment to work together on generic design assessment and licensing of small modular reactor technologies.
- Clean energy investments increasing fast: IEA 26/05/2023Nearly two-thirds of the USD2.8 trillion set to be invested globally in energy this year is expected to go to clean technologies including nuclear - but the impressive increase in clean energy investments is concentrated in a handful of countries, according to a newly released report from the International Energy Agency.
- Contract signed for Russian multifunctional nuclear service vessel 26/05/2023The Baltic Shipyard (Baltiysky Zavod) has signed a contract with Atomflot for the construction of a multifunctional nuclear technology service vessel which can load and unload nuclear fuel from reactor units of nuclear icebreakers and floating power units.
- Westinghouse, Bechtel and PEJ push ahead on Poland AP1000 26/05/2023An agreement setting a plan for the delivery of Poland's first nuclear power plant has been signed by Westinghouse Electric Company, Bechtel and Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe.
- Jacobs and Manchester University collaborate on robotics research centre 25/05/2023The Centre for Robotic Autonomy in Demanding and Long-lasting Environments will research new technologies for sectors including nuclear decommissioning, energy generation and space.
- Refurbished Candus make headway towards restart 25/05/2023Fuel loading has been completed at Bruce 6, keeping the project on track to resume operation later this year. Meanwhile, Canada's nuclear regulator has given the go-ahead for Ontario Power Generation to restart Darlington 3.
- Hungary says Paks II contract amendment has EU approval 25/05/2023The European Commission has approved the amendment of contracts "to speed up the investment" for the new Russian-built Paks 2 nuclear power project, Hungary's foreign minister Peter Szijjarto has said.
- ČEZ seeking replacement generators at Temelín 25/05/2023Czech nuclear power plant operator ČEZ has launched what it calls one of its largest nuclear tenders in the past 20 years - for two new generators for the Temelín nuclear power plant. They are expected to increase output from 1125 MWe to 1150 MWe and will have an anticipated lifespan of 40 years.
- INL sees market for microreactors in some US states 24/05/2023There is high market potential for microreactors in US states with energy-intensive industries, nuclear-friendly laws and widespread social acceptance, according to a new report by Idaho National Laboratory examining opportunities and barriers for microreactors.
- Japanese firms invest in maritime nuclear developer Core Power 24/05/2023More than a dozen Japanese companies have invested a combined total of about USD80 million in the UK-based Core Power, which is helping develop a floating molten salt reactor nuclear power plant and other maritime applications, according to Nikkei Asia.
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- ONGC sees Rs 248 crore loss in Q4 27/05/2023The earnings were also hurt by the rise in exploration cost write-off, which increased 76 per cent year-on-year to Rs 4,469 crore in the fourth quarter.
- RITES signs pact with Power Finance Corporation 27/05/2023The two entities have signed the pact to explore avenues in areas, including transport and logistics, energy, water and sanitation, communication, social and commercial infrastructure.
- Gujarat to launch draft green hydrogen policy within two months 26/05/2023About Rs 10 lakh crore worth of investments are expected in the state in this sector
- Gensol Engineering ltd appoints Amit Kumar as CEO of EV leasing business 26/05/2023With his leadership skills and expertise, along with a team of experienced professionals in the leasing industry, Amit aims to drive the growth of Gensol's EV leasing business.
- Net Zero is important, but we must provide enough electricity for growth: Power Minister RK Singh 26/05/2023The Union Power Minister said the country has added 1.84 lakh MW of power from 2014 till now, but this is not sufficient. "Our per capita carbon emissions are one third of global average, and there is going to be no compromise in ensuring 24/7 electricity," he added.
- Adani Wind Energy Kutchh Five Ltd commissions 130 MW wind power plant in Kutchh 26/05/2023The plant has a 25 year power purchase agreement of 130 MW with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) at Rs. 2.83 per kilowatt hour (kWh).
- Govt insulated common man from hikes in international fuel prices: Union minister Puri 26/05/2023He said that while nations in our neighborhood and even developed countries might have struggled with energy rationing, pump dry-outs and spiraling fuel prices, among other concerns, India’s policy successfully ensured a sustained availability of fuel.
- BP, Petronas in race to invest in Greenko founders’ new platform 26/05/2023Discussions have advanced with both parties and Greenko is expected to select one of the two energy majors for now, the people mentioned above added. Once concluded, this will be the biggest overseas investment in a green ammonia and hydrogen project till date in India.
- Transport sector accounts for 40 per cent of air pollution; need to develop greener fuels: Gadkari 26/05/2023"We (transport) are responsible for 40 per cent of air pollution in the country...as the transport minister, actually I am responsible for that," Gadkari said, citing the case of New Delhi which is grappling with air pollution woes.
- Lloyd's Register drops ships of top Indian carrier of Russian oil 26/05/2023Classification societies such as Lloyd's Register in London provide services including seaworthiness checks, certification that is vital for securing insurance and entry to ports.
Nuclear Energy News — ScienceDaily
- Keeping time with an atomic nucleus 25/05/2023Nuclear clocks could allow scientists to probe the fundamental forces of the universe in the future. Researchers have made a crucial advance in this area as part of an international collaboration.
- Demystifying vortex rings in nuclear fusion, supernovae 20/05/2023Better understanding the formation of swirling, ring-shaped disturbances -- known as vortex rings -- could help nuclear fusion researchers compress fuel more efficiently, bringing it closer to becoming a viable energy source. A mathematical model linking these vortices with more pedestrian types, like smoke rings, could help engineers control their behavior in power generation and […]
- Simulation provides images from the carbon nucleus 15/05/2023What does the inside of a carbon atom's nucleus look like? A new study provides a comprehensive answer to this question. In the study, the researchers simulated all known energy states of the nucleus. These include the puzzling Hoyle state. If it did not exist, carbon and oxygen would only be present in the universe […]
- Shutting down nuclear power could increase air pollution 10/04/2023A new study shows that if U.S. nuclear power plants are retired, the burning of coal, oil, and natural gas to fill the energy gap could cause more than 5,000 premature deaths.
- Cooking up plasmas with microwaves 29/03/2023Scientists have created plasmas with fusion-suitable densities, using microwave power with low frequency. The research team has identified three important steps in the plasma production: lightning-like gas breakdown, preliminary plasma production, and steady-state plasma. Blasting the microwaves without alignment of Heliotron J's magnetic field created a discharge that ripped electrons from their atoms and produced an […]
- New type of entanglement lets scientists 'see' inside nuclei 24/03/2023Nuclear physicists have found a new way to see inside nuclei by tracking interactions between particles of light and gluons. The method relies on harnessing a new type of quantum interference between two dissimilar particles. Tracking how these entangled particles emerge from the interactions lets scientists map out the arrangement of gluons. This approach is […]
- Neutrinos made by a particle collider detected 22/03/2023Physicists have detected neutrinos created by a particle collider. The discovery promises to deepen scientists' understanding of the subatomic particles, which were first spotted in 1956 and play a key role in the process that makes stars burn.
- Nitrate can release uranium into groundwater 21/03/2023A team has experimentally confirmed that nitrate, a compound common in fertilizers and animal waste, can help transport naturally occurring uranium from the underground to groundwater. The new research backs a previous study showing that aquifers contaminated with high levels of nitrate -- including the High Plains Aquifer residing beneath Nebraska -- also contain uranium […]
- Scientists find a common thread linking subatomic color glass condensate and massive black holes 21/03/2023Atomic nuclei accelerated close to the speed of light become dense walls of gluons known as color glass condensate (CGC). Recent analysis shows that CGC shares features with black holes, enormous conglomerates of gravitons that exert gravitational force across the universe. Both gluons in CGC and gravitons in black holes are organized in the most […]
- Better simulations of neutron scattering 17/03/2023Tripoli-4® is a tool used by researchers to simulate the behaviors of interacting neutrons in 3D space. Recently, researchers have developed eTLE: a next-event simulator which aims to increase Tripoli-4®'s precision using Monte Carlo simulations. New research implements and validates eTLE's reliability.
Renewable Energy World
- Work starts on New York’s first offshore wind project 15/02/2022South Fork Wind Farm is a 132 MW project to be located 19 miles southeast of Block Island, Rhode Island. The project is approved to install 12 or fewer wind turbines and will use Siemens-Gamesa’s 11 MW turbines. Kiewit Offshore Services will design and build the project’s substation.
- Ethanol isn’t as green as you might think, researchers say 15/02/2022The carbon intensity of corn ethanol supported by the U.S.'s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is likely at least 24% higher than gasoline, according to a
- ‘This is punitive’: Kansas Senate committee considers poison pill wind energy bills 15/02/2022Senators heard three hours of testimony from anti-wind sources and just one hour from proponents of renewable energy
- California PUC adopts plan to add 25.5GW of renewables by 2023 14/02/2022The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved plans to add around 25,500 MW of renewable energy resources and 15,000 MW of energy storage and demand response resources by 2032. The decision also adopted a 35 million metric ton (MMT) electric sector greenhouse gas emission (GHG) planning target. That goal, also to be achieved by 2032, is […]
- Duke Energy aims to double renewable energy capacity by 2030 14/02/2022The utility's five-year capital plan totals $63 billion, 80% of which will support investments in grid modernization and zero or lower-carbon emitting generation.
- MISO surprises with FERC Order 2222 implementation date 14/02/2022MISO's long implementation date for Order 2222 is another reason FERC should schedule a technical conference sooner than later.
- FERC receives two proposals for same California pumped storage location 14/02/2022The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received two applications for preliminary permits for a pumped storage project at Lake Elsinore in California.
- Renewable energy advocates are angry at planned ISO NE move on MOPR 10/02/2022ISO New England outlined the "transition" proposal that will be submitted to FERC in the coming weeks. If allowed proceed, the MOPR would remain in effect for next year's capacity auction.
- Wind project off North Carolina coast gets overwhelming support 10/02/2022Birders and organized labor dominated a recent public comment period, while beach towns were mostly mum. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will now consider the input ahead of an anticipated auction this spring.
- Auxin Solar alleges unfair trade practices from Chinese suppliers, asks Commerce to intervene 10/02/2022Auxin Solar named more than a dozen companies in its petition to Commerce Department officials.
NRC RSS Feed: News Releases
- NRC Schedules Public Meeting to Discuss 2022 Performance of Byron and Braidwood Stations 25/05/2023
- NRC Schedules Webinar to Discuss 2022 Safety Performance at Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania Nuclear Power Plants 18/05/2023
- NRC Schedules Public Meeting to Discuss VC Summer Nuclear Power Plant Performance 18/05/2023
- NRC Schedules Public Meeting to Discuss Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Performance 18/05/2023
- NRC to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Performance 18/05/2023
- NRC Schedules Public Meeting to Discuss Farley Nuclear Power Plant Performance 16/05/2023
- NRC Schedules Virtual Meeting to Discuss St. Lucie and Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant Performance 15/05/2023
- NRC Revokes License of West Virginia Company 11/05/2023
- NRC Schedules Open House to Discuss Harris Nuclear Power Plant Performance 11/05/2023
- NRC Issues License to Holtec International for Consolidated Spent Nuclear Fuel Interim Storage Facility in New Mexico 09/05/2023
Energy News Network
- Design competition gets gears turning for Virginia student’s offshore wind career 26/05/2023A high school student talks about how a wind turbine design contest helped inspire her to pursue an engineering degree on her way to designing the next generation of offshore wind turbines. Design competition gets gears turning for Virginia student’s offshore wind career is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering […]
- Detroit resident ‘leads with love’ while laying a foundation for neighborhood climate resiliency 25/05/2023Tammara Howard’s What About Us? community hub offers a place for residents to connect in times of crisis and times of peace. Detroit resident ‘leads with love’ while laying a foundation for neighborhood climate resiliency is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would like […]
- Zoning norms slow efforts to cut transportation pollution in Connecticut 25/05/2023Land use is the single biggest factor in determining how much people drive. As the state tries to lower vehicle miles traveled, officials are seeking legislation to encourage more local governments to allow denser development. Zoning norms slow efforts to cut transportation pollution in Connecticut is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news […]
- Minnesota lawmakers update commercial building code amid flurry of energy bills 24/05/2023The legislation, which is expected to be signed by Gov. Tim Walz in the coming days, would speed up the process for adopting new commercial building codes and put the state on a path to reducing energy use in new large buildings by 80% by 2036. Minnesota lawmakers update commercial building code amid flurry of […]
- Heating and cooking aren’t the only sources of building emissions 23/05/2023In Massachusetts and elsewhere, advocates and policymakers are increasingly turning their attention to “embodied carbon” contained in building materials. Heating and cooking aren’t the only sources of building emissions is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would like to support us please make a […]
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- India's BHEL reports 34.2% fall in profit as higher material costs weigh 27/05/2023Standalone net profit fell to 5.98 billion Indian rupees ($72.4 million) for the fourth quarter ended Mar. 31, from 9.09 billion rupees a year earlier, the company said in an exchange filing.
- RITES signs pact with Power Finance Corporation 27/05/2023The two entities have signed the pact to explore avenues in areas, including transport and logistics, energy, water and sanitation, communication, social and commercial infrastructure.
- Opinion: India's electricity supply improves in cooler pre-monsoon: Kemp 27/05/2023Total electricity supplied was almost 131 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh), the fourth-highest monthly amount on record, based on data from the Grid Controller of India's National Load Despatch Centre.
- Gensol Engineering ltd appoints Amit Kumar as CEO of EV leasing business 26/05/2023With his leadership skills and expertise, along with a team of experienced professionals in the leasing industry, Amit aims to drive the growth of Gensol's EV leasing business.
- As electric cars boom, locals fear Chinese battery plant will harm land in drought-stricken Hungary 26/05/2023The 7.3 billion euro (USD 7.9 billion) factory will be one of Hungary's largest-ever foreign investments, and the government hopes it will make the Central European country a global hub of lithium-ion battery manufacturing in an era where governments are increasingly seeking to limit greenhouse gas emissions by switching to electric cars.
- Ford electric vehicle owners to get access to Tesla Supercharger network starting next spring 26/05/2023Ford CEO Jim Farley and Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the agreement Thursday during a "Twitter Spaces" audio chat.
- Electric truck maker Nikola receives delisting notice 26/05/2023Shares of the company were down 5 Percent at 73 cents. They fell about 78 Percent last year on high battery material costs and production concerns.
- Net Zero is important, but we must provide enough electricity for growth: Power Minister RK Singh 26/05/2023The Union Power Minister said the country has added 1.84 lakh MW of power from 2014 till now, but this is not sufficient. "Our per capita carbon emissions are one third of global average, and there is going to be no compromise in ensuring 24/7 electricity," he added.
- Russia-linked new malware can cause electric power disruption globally 26/05/2023"Analysis into the malware and its functionality reveals that its capabilities are comparable to those employed in previous incidents and malware, which were deployed in the past to impact electricity transmission and distribution," the researchers noted in a blog post.
- Every third car sold to be either CNG or electric: Tata Motors 26/05/2023Like rivals Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor, Tata Motors is betting big on CNG. Demand for such models has been steadily increasing, driven by improved availability of the fuel, launch of new models and lower running cost.
CleanTechnica
- New 3-Row VW ID.Buzz Reveal Incoming! What Should We Expect on June 2nd? 28/05/2023The Volkswagen Microbus, also known as the VW Type 2, the Kombi, or simply the Bus, has become a cultural icon for several reasons. Introduced in the 1950s, the Microbus quickly gained popularity due to its unique design, versatility, and association with various social movements. One of the main factors contributing to the Microbus’s iconic […]
- NOAA: How Greenhouse Gas Pollution Amplified Global Warming in 2022 28/05/2023“The AGGI is derived from highly accurate measurements of greenhouse gases in air samples collected around the world,” said Vanda Grubišić, Ph.D, director of NOAA’s Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML). “It continues to rise despite international efforts to curb emission of greenhouse gases from fossil fuels that seem to be falling short of their targets.”
- Tesla’s 3 Master Plans — What It Has Achieved & What It Hasn’t 28/05/2023What happens when we analyze and weigh each of the 3 Tesla master plans, including the intentions outlined and the actions that resulted?
- Some Serious News & Some Silly News From Hyundai 27/05/2023During May, Hyundai has had a number of press releases. But, unlike most months, Hyundai had a couple of fun ones about a customer’s weird custom license plate and Spiderman. I know some readers are super cereal, so I decided to start with one serious one that’s a big move for the company. So, let’s […]
- Volvo Proves Anti-EV Trolls Wrong 27/05/2023In a recent press release, Volvo announced that it’s found a way to truly stick it to the trolls that attack EVs online, in social media, and in regular media. Before we get to how Volvo did this, let’s take a look at the bogus arguments that it’s proving wrong. A Common Argument Against EVs […]
- BLUETTI Launches Veterans & Military Purchase Program: Exclusive Discounts on Power Solutions 27/05/2023Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor the sacrifices of service members. In recognition of their dedication on this Memorial Day, BLUETTI proudly introduces the Veterans and Military Purchase Program to support and express gratitude to active duty and retired military personnel. Veterans and Military Purchase Program: Honoring Our Heroes From May 25th […]
- Kia Aims To Expand The Role Of EVs In The World With New Apps 27/05/2023Electric vehicle (EV) batteries are often associated with powering vehicles, but their capabilities extend far beyond that primary function. As technology evolves and the demand for clean energy solutions grows, the potential applications of EV batteries continue to expand. In this article, I’ll delve into some of these innovative uses that not only contribute to […]
- Neuralink & Elon Musk Want To Control Your Brain 27/05/2023The US FDA has given the go-ahead for Neuralink to begin testing its technology on humans. Will Elon Musk implant the tech in his own brain in the trials?
- Two Charging Companies Respond To Ford’s Adoption Of The Tesla/NACS Plug 27/05/2023Yesterday’s announcement that Ford’s future vehicles would be equipped with Tesla’s NACS charging connector (Supercharging port) signaled a big shift in the industry. Before the announcement, Tesla was using its plug and everyone else was using the CCS1 plug in the United States. It seemed like this would continue indefinitely, as manufacturers of both vehicles […]
- Nevada Clean Energy Transmission Projects Go Forward Thanks To Biden-Harris Admin 27/05/2023Greenlink transmission lines would bring 8 GW of clean energy to Nevada communities
Climate Change Archives – electricity info
- Climate Policy 28/05/2023Starmer plans to block all new North Sea oil and gas developments. ir Keir Starmer will announce plans to block all new North Sea oil and gas developments and limit borrowing to green investment only as part of a radical blueprint to make Britain a “clean energy superpower”. The Labour leader is expected to set […]
- Nuclear Testing & Radhealth 28/05/2023Radioactive fallout from atmospheric nuclear weapons testing in the 1950s and 1960s caused the greatest exposure of man-made radiation to humankind. The radiation dose to the world’s population from these tests was estimated by UNSCEAR in 1993 at 30 million person-sieverts, which was 50 times more than the 600,000 person-sieverts from the Chernobyl accident in […]
- Rolls Royce 28/05/2023Rolls-Royce is expected to cut thousands of jobs as it launches a dramatic turnaround plan to save costs. New chief executive Tufan Erginbilgic, who has described the aero-engineering giant as a “burning platform” that needs to reform to survive, has parachuted in consultants led by McKinsey to advise on streamlining the company. Plans to merge […]
- Utilities 28/05/2023He is a former cricketer who owns a used car business and whose last venture collapsed. So who better than Grant Nicholson to start an energy supplier? Stallion Power, the entrepreneur’s start-up based in Leeds, applied to Ofgem this month for licences to supply homes with electricity and gas. It is an audacious move from […]
- Energy Costs 28/05/2023Energy bills will fall for most households from July thanks to a drop in the price cap set by the regulator — but do not expect your standing charge to change. The cap on unit prices that suppliers can charge will fall from 33.2p to 30.1p for electricity and from 10.3p to 7.5p for gas. […]
- Zaporizhzhia 28/05/2023Russia is plotting a “large-scale provocation” at Europe’s largest nuclear power station to delay Ukraine’s long-awaited spring counteroffensive, Kyiv’s defence ministry has said. Troops occupying the southeast of the country will strike the Zaporizhzhia plan and report a radioactive leak in order to trigger an international probe, a statement alleged. It said any such investigation […]
- Fukushima 28/05/2023Tilman Ruff says the danger is that dumping the contaminated water could settle on the sea floor or concentrate up the food chain. ABC 26th May 2023 read more » The post Fukushima appeared first on electricity info.
- Hydrogen 28/05/2023Lex in depth: the staggering cost of a green hydrogen economy. Green hydrogen has a seductive appeal. Done right, this zero-emissions energy source has the potential to penetrate many corners of our economies and be instrumental in the fight against climate change. It can be transported over long distances, stored for lengthy periods and some […]
- Cloud Power 28/05/2023Scientists have created a cloud device that can harvest clean electricity from the humidity in air, an academic paper reveals. The fingernail-sized contraption, called Air-gen, is made from a material filled with holes less than a thousandth of the width of a human hair. The holes, called nanopores, make clean power by harvesting the energy […]
- Fossil Fuels 28/05/2023AS oil and gas firms enjoy a bonanza in the North Sea experts warn investment in the area could halve soon although the company leading work on the controversial Cambo development reckons ministers will ensure such giant projects go ahead. Herald 27th May 2023 read more » The post Fossil Fuels appeared first on electricity info.
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- Storing hydrogen in coal may help power clean energy economy: Study 27/05/2023Hydrogen is a clean burning fuel and shows promise for use in the most energy intensive sectors of the economy-transportation, electricity generation and manufacturing, the researchers said.
- SAIL reports over 50 pc fall in Q4 net profit 26/05/2023It had clocked a net profit of Rs 2,478.82 crore during the January-March quarter of the preceding 2021-22 financial year (FY), the company said in a regulatory filing on Thursday.
- Meghalaya HC directs CS, DGP to file additional affidavits indicating measures to control illegal coal mining 26/05/2023A bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee while hearing a PIL on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction on the affidavits filed by the chief secretary and DGP pursuant to the order dated May 15 and told them to file additional affidavits.
- India's workers are trapped in a vicious cycle of coal and heat 26/05/2023“It’s hard to survive without electricity during the summer,” he said, giant trucks rumbling past in clouds of black dust. “Our production target is raised every year. Every year we’re producing more coal.”
- Global thermal coal prices settling into $200/T range after volatile 2022 25/05/2023Analysts expect the benchmark Newcastle coal index to average $175-$212 a tonne this year, a steep premium to the $86 average for the ten years preceding Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but down more than 50 per cent from September's highs at $440.
- IEA: Shift to clean energy accelerating, but coal investments too high to meet climate goals 25/05/2023Part of the problem is that demand for energy is outstripping increases in supplies in many parts of the world. Powerful energy industry interests also sway decisions about investments in future capacity, often in favor of fossil fuels.
- Experts to draft white paper on methane management 25/05/2023The white paper shall be drafted on the basis of deliberation during day-long workshop 'Sustainable Mining & Methane Management' jointly organised last week by International Centre for Climate and Sustainability Action Foundation (ICSSA), Society for Clean Environment (SOCLEEN) and the Maharashtra government.
- Opinion: The 'Big 4' drivers of coal imports and power emissions: Maguire 25/05/2023China, India, The Philippines and Vietnam accounted for 53 per centof world thermal coal imports during the first four months of 2023, compared to 40 per centfor the same period in 2022, showed data from ship tracking firm Kpler.
- Govt extends last date to submit bids under 7th tranche of coal auctions 25/05/2023On March 29, the government launched the seventh round of commercial coal auctions in a bid to increase the availability of the dry fuel in the country.
- BHU working on biomethanization of coal for a green fuel alternative 24/05/2023Prof Asha Lata Singh of the department of Botany and Prof Prakash K Singh of the department of Geology, Institute of Science, will be working on ‘Biomethanization of Coal’ (converting coal into methane in its natural form by using certain microbes).