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Billion-Dollar Mitsubishi Chemical Plant Economically Questionable, Energy Group Says
The facility would produce a chemical component found in cement, adhesives, textiles and plastics.
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A brigade from the Electric Power Authority repairs distribution lines damaged by Hurricane Maria in the Cantera community of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Energy
U.S. Announces $325 Million to Boost Puerto Rico Solar Projects Amidst Power Outages
An outage in June left 350,000 without power.
July 19, 2024
Turbines operate at the Block Island Wind Farm, Dec. 7, 2023, off the coast of Block Island, R.I.
Energy
Three Events Show Uneven Progress of Offshore Wind
A major project started in New York while new research tries to prevent environmental damage in New Jersey and a Massachusetts wind farm was just shut down after a broken turbine blade washed ashore.
July 18, 2024
Giant wind turbine blades for the Vineyard Winds project are stacked on racks in the harbor.
Energy
Nantucket Wind Power Operations Suspended After Turbine Blade Parts Wash Ashore
Six truckloads of debris have been collected.
July 18, 2024
Giant wind turbine blades for the Vineyard Winds project are stacked on racks in the harbor, July 11, 2023, in New Bedford, Mass.
Energy
Searchers Comb Beaches for Debris from Damaged Offshore Wind Turbine
They are looking for pieces on the beaches of Nantucket Island, a popular summer tourist destination.
July 17, 2024
Dave Hoffman of West Virginia University's Water Research Institute holds up a vial of light rare earth oxides at a facility that separates them from acidic groundwater draining from an abandoned coal mine, June 25, 2024, in Mount Storm, W.Va.
Energy
Demand for Rare Elements Could Help Clean Up Abandoned Coal Mines in Appalachia
The metals are vital to making everything from EV motors to rechargeable batteries to fighter jets.
July 11, 2024
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The MV Sea Change, the first commercial passenger ferry powered by hydrogen fuel cells, is seen on the water.
World's First Hydrogen-Powered Commercial Ferry to Run on San Francisco Bay
July 15, 2024
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BP Signs Deal with Simon to Expand EV Charging Network
July 11, 2024
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U.S. Department of Energy Funds $20 Million Toward Solid-State Batteries Maker
June 26, 2024
Workers continue to build rows of solar panels at a Mesquite Solar 1 facility under construction in Arlington, Ariz.
Signature Law Aimed To Boost Renewable Energy
June 26, 2024
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Schneider Electric to Invest Millions in South Carolina Operations
The initiative is projected to add more than 100 jobs in both locations.
June 25, 2024
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority workers repair distribution lines damaged by Hurricane Maria in the Cantera community of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Energy
Puerto Rico Power Company Suspends $65M Worth of Maintenance Projects
The deferred projects include maintenance of more than 100,000 light posts, fire mitigation and repairs on underground circuits.
June 25, 2024
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Energy
Shark-Inspired Nozzle May Reduce Wear in Nuclear Reactors
This novel safety-enhancing idea holds great potential.
June 12, 2024
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'World's Largest' Offshore Wind Turbine Is Now Connected to the Grid
It's designed to withstand a challenging deep-sea environment.
June 11, 2024
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Bill Gates Moves Ahead with Nuclear Project Aimed at Revolutionizing Power Generation
The site is adjacent to PacifiCorp's Naughton Power Plant, which will stop burning coal in 2026.
June 11, 2024
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Energy
Grid Project for Dam-based Pumped Storage Station Completed
The grid supports the world's highest dam-based pumped storage power station.
June 7, 2024
The four nuclear reactors and cooling towers are seen at the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Friday, May 31, 2024, in Waynesboro, Ga.
Energy
U.S. Energy Secretary Calls for More Nuclear Power While Celebrating $35B Georgia Reactors
"We have to at least triple our current nuclear capacity in this country."
June 3, 2024
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Energy
Renewable Energy: Forging Critical Components to Fight Climate Change
The availability of forged components is helping to keep renewable energy projects on track.
May 31, 2024
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Energy
Why Upgrading to Solid-State Circuit Breakers in the U.S. Electric Grid Is Critical for the Energy Transition
More than 70% of the grid is over 25 years old, making it vulnerable to weather and other threats.
May 31, 2024
Wind turbines are seen on April 16, 2019, south of Kennewick, Wash. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday, May 23, 2024, rejected a recommendation to cut a proposal for what would be the state's largest wind farm in half, giving new life to the $1.7 billion project.
Energy
Massive Wind Farm Proposal in Washington State Gets New Life
It cut the proposal in half.
May 24, 2024
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Energy
A New Way to Manufacture Sustainable Plastic
It is similar to a magnifying glass burning a patch of grass.
May 22, 2024
Image of a prototype Kitemill drone in action.
Aerospace
How Drones Can Be Used to Generate Electricity
The high wind pulls the drone away from the ground station, driving the generator.
May 21, 2024
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Energy
First Hydrogen-Fueled Vessel in the U.S. Gets Coast Guard Approval to Enter Commercial Service
The Sea Change uses hydrogen fuel cells to power all-electric motors for transit distances up to 300 nautical miles.
May 21, 2024
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Energy
Thermal-Trapping Device Generates Enough Heat to Smelt Steel, Cook Cement
The device uses synthetic quartz to trap solar energy at temperatures over 1,832°F.
May 16, 2024