For advanced geothermal, the first year of the second Trump term has been a good one. The tech’s rise into political prominence began last November, when then-nominee Trump announced former fracking executive […]
Soaring gas power prices threaten to blow out reliability costs, as batteries step up and consumers check out
Soaring gas power generation prices prompt energy regulator to suggest changes to reliability standard to protect consumers from rising costs. The post Soaring gas power prices threaten to blow out reliability costs, […]
Don’t Stop Believin’ – A Drill Down Report on Marcellus/Utica Gas Production and Pipeline Egress
Appalachia is churning out just over one-third of Lower 48 natural gas production and has the potential to produce considerably more. The big question is whether output will finally break out. via […]
CPUC urged to hold PG&E and SCE ‘to account’ for solar interconnection delays
Californians installing solar or energy storage capacity need approval from their utility before they can interconnect with the grid. The CPUC has introduced mandatory timeframes for those approvals and a rule that […]
The POWER Interview: Negotiating the Details of Power Project Contracts
Negotiating contracts is a process that requires preparation and communication, as all parties work toward a mutually beneficial relationship. It’s particularly true for electric utilities, groups with multiple stakeholders in their projects. […]
Exposing the Learning-Curve Myth: Why Enhanced Geothermal Cannot Follow Solar’s Cost Trajectory
Enhanced geothermal systems have been positioned by advocates as a scalable source of firm, low carbon electricity that can complement wind and solar. The idea has appeal. The deep heat of the […]
Sodium-ion battery cell cost could drop to $40/kWh, says IRENA
A report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) notes that while it is still uncertain whether sodium-ion batteries will become a disruptive alternative to lithium-ion technology, they could offer significant cost-saving […]
Sodium-Ion Battery Applications Grow
Sodium-ion batteries (SIB) are not just for EVs and home storage. Sodium ion is ideal in rugged environments like farms, and in industry and commerce. Komatsu Japan is partnering with Pret Composites […]
Global Geothermal Investment Enters New High-Growth Era
Global geothermal investment is entering a period of accelerated growth, with capital expenditure (capex) expected to climb about 20% annually through 2030, according to Rystad Energy’s latest geothermal economics model. This momentum […]
I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do) – Angst Over EU’s Methane Regs Heats Up as Phase-In Period Looms
For months, the Trump administration and industry groups have been asserting that EU regulations on methane emissions could result in a sharp decline in — or even an end to — U.S. […]
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