AvatarJamael JohnsonWind energy gives American farmers a new crop to sell in tough timesverified_publisherUSA TODAY - Elizabeth WeiseCLOUD COUNTY, Kan. – Across this central northern county, wind turbine blades slowly slice the cold air over winter-brown fields. The 67 wind turbines of the Meridian Way Wind Farm straddle dozens of farms and ranches, following the contours of the land and the eddies of the wind above it. The …
AvatarJamael JohnsonPower agency weighs building Northwest’s second nuclear reactor in eastern Washingtonoregonlive.com - Annette CaryEnergy Northwest is considering whether there is a need and regional interest for adding a small modular nuclear reactor system near the …
AvatarJamael JohnsonThe power switch: tracking Britain's record coal-free runverified_publisherThe Guardian - Niko KommendaBritain has set a new record for going without coal-powered energy, but how long will it last and when will we ditch the dirty fuel entirely?
AvatarJamael JohnsonElon Musk makes incredible claims about Tesla Model 3 longevity, will offer battery module replacementverified_publisherElectrek - Fred LambertElon Musk is making some fairly incredible claims about the longevity of the Tesla Model 3. The CEO now says that a Model 3’s body and drive unit can last up to 1 million miles while the battery can last up to 500,000 miles and he says that battery module replacements will be made available. Much …
AvatarJamael JohnsonNew Chinese Solar Plant Undercuts Cost Of Coal PowerForbes - John ParnellTwo 500MW solar power plants were connected to the grid in China on Saturday with one of them boasting a very special landmark. One of the projects in Golmud and developed by the China Three Gorges Group, will sell its power for 0.316 yuan per kWh, around five U.S. cents. That is less than the 0.325 …
AvatarJamael JohnsonCharging Up: Battery Storage Investments To Reach $620 Billion By 2040Forbes - Ariel CohenThe market for energy storage is rapidly gaining momentum around the world. The growing cost-competitiveness of carbon-free energy sources, coupled with improving technology and more environmentally conscious government policies are driving a demand boom for batteries in both the transportation and …