There are literally dozens of small modular reactor (SMR) and microreactor designs being developed by different companies around the world, and some of the work has been going on for decades. Yet, […]
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Understanding Future Prospects for Hydrogen, Energy Storage, and Renewables
The world is undergoing a remarkable energy transition. Clean power systems are in high demand, offering a bright future for hydrogen and renewables. However, energy storage projects that may look promising The […]
Cobalt market stung by record oversupply
Glut of key metal for electric car batteries predicted to last until 2028 via Financial Times – Energy https://ift.tt/IpDLTaf
Natural Gas Forward Curves Strengthening for 2024 Amid Signs of Weaker Production
Regional natural gas forward curves offered hints of a market climbing out of the doldrums for the upcoming injection season, even as many hubs held flattish week/week for April delivery, NGI’s Forward […]
Is a Deep-Sea Mining Boom Inevitable?
Just a month after Norway approved the world’s first deep-sea mineral mining, a UN regulator has stated that he thinks the international practice of deep-sea mining is likely inevitable. There is growing […]
Jamaica reaches 75% smart meter coverage
Jamaica Public Service Company has reported that 520,000 smart meters were installed at the end of January, corresponding to about 75% of the customer base. The rollout, launched in 2015, has seen […]
First Solar added 6.8GW of module capacity in 2023
First Solar produced 12.1GW of modules in 2023, up from 9.1GW in 2022. Its US manufacturing plants produced 4.4GW last year, an increase from the 2.6GW registered in 2022. International manufacturing plants […]
Clearing the Air: Is Direct Air Capture a Savior, Distraction, or a Trojan Horse?
Direct air capture (DAC) holds promise to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, potentially becoming a crucial tool in the battle against climate change. Amidst heated debates over its feasibility, […] The […]
Spain Enjoys Cheap Electricity Amid Record Renewable Energy Output
Spanish power prices have tumbled in February to a fraction of the price in neighboring France as record wind and solar power generation in Spain has triggered an extreme slump in prices. […]
Slowing wind installations threaten emissions progress under the IRA: report
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The deployment of solar, utility-scale energy storage and electric vehicles is on pace to achieve the 37% to […]