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Scientists say China solar space station may create more energy than all Earth’s oil
Scientists in China are constructing a large-scale, space-based solar power station, which they claim could generate more energy annually than all the oil on Earth combined. The proposed structure will be over half a mile long, and located approximately 22,236 miles above Earth, transmitting power back to the planet via microwaves. This endeavor aims to… -
Fire at massive Calif. battery storage facility forces over 2,000 evacuations
A fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage facilities, the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County, California, forced hundreds of residents to evacuate on the night of Thursday, Jan. 16. Located approximately 100 miles south of San Francisco, the facility houses tens of thousands of lithium-ion batteries, including some owned by Tesla.… -
Biden administration closes on over $6.5 billion loan to EV-maker Rivian
The Biden administration closed on a more than $6.5 billion loan to electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian. The move comes after some questioned whether the deal announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14, could get done before the Trump administration takes over. The closure on Thursday, Jan. 16, comes just days before President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed… -
Sweden building world’s second nuclear waste storage site amid safety concerns
Sweden has started building the world’s second-ever long-term storage facility for spent nuclear fuel. The site is located in Forsmark, Sweden, approximately 90 miles north of Stockholm, Sweden. The site is designed to securely contain highly radioactive waste for 100,000 years. Finland remains the only other country nearing completion of a permanent storage solution for… -
Actor Timothée Chalamet fined after riding Lime bike to movie premiere
Actor Timothée Chalamet took an unconventional ride to attend the London premiere of his film, “A Complete Unknown.” However, the decision came with an unexpected cost. The 29-year-old Oscar nominee opted to ride a Lime bike to the event, citing a traffic jam as the reason for his choice. Chalamet explained that while the bike… -
Renewables aided 2024 Texas summer power surge, winter challenges remain
Solar power and utility-scale batteries played a pivotal role in helping Texas maintain grid stability amid the extreme heat and record high energy consumption during the summer of 2024. However, a new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas warns that these resources may not be able to handle future energy demands and potential… -
UAE’s $6B renewable energy complex aims to keep clean power always running
The United Arab Emirates is addressing a key challenge of renewable energy, its intermittent nature, by planning a $6 billion renewable energy complex designed to provide uninterrupted clean power. The project will include a massive battery storage system to ensure a consistent supply of electricity. Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company Masdar and a local utility… -
Trump working with New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew to end offshore wind
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly working with New Jersey Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew on an executive order aimed at stopping the construction of new wind turbines off the east coast. Van Drew, whose congressional district includes well-known seaside destinations such as Long Beach Island, Cape May and Atlantic City, announced Monday, Jan. 13, that… -
Biden works to lock in climate and clean energy funding before Trump takes office
The Biden administration is making final efforts to secure billions of dollars in funding for climate change and clean energy initiatives before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. To date, $74 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act has been allocated to renewable energy, electric vehicles and other environmental projects. White House officials are working to finalize… -
European power prices jump amid decrease in wind energy generation
Power prices in Europe are climbing as poor conditions for renewable energy coincide with heightened heating demand brought on by cold weather across the region. Germany and the U.K. have experienced significant price increases, with German electricity costs rising 12% to nearly $126 per megawatt-hour and U.K. prices jumping 14% to over $133 per megawatt-hour,… -
Second-largest utility in California accused of starting LA fire
California’s second-largest utility is accused of starting the Eaton Fire, one of the devastating Los Angeles fires that have collectively claimed at least 24 lives and displaced tens of thousands. Jeremy Gursey, a Los Angeles resident, filed a lawsuit this week in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging that Southern California Edison’s equipment ignited the… -
China’s Solar Great Wall aims to power millions of homes, combat desertification
China is developing a massive renewable energy project in the Kubuqi Desert of Inner Mongolia, a barren expanse now set to host one of the world’s largest stretches of solar energy infrastructure. Known as the Solar Great Wall, the project aims to generate power while addressing environmental challenges in the region. Spanning nearly 250 miles… -
Utah and Texas sue federal government to ease regulations on SMRs
Utah and Texas, alongside nuclear developer Last Energy, have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), seeking to ease regulations they claim hinder the development of small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactors. The plaintiffs argue that the NRC licenses required for the construction and operation of these facilities are “incredibly costly,” rendering…
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