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The Largest Solar Power Plant In The World Just Got Switched On

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TerraPower, of which Bill Gates is chairman, has begun the construction of a modern nuclear power plant, the Natrium reactor and energy storage system, in Kemmerer, Wyoming.This project, which utilizes sodium-cooling technology instead of traditional water, aims to offer a new generation of affordable, sustainable energy. Associated Press says Gates told the assembled crowd present at the groundbreaking, which included TerraPower leaders, government officials, Natrium project partners, industry champions and community supporters, that they were “standing on what will soon be the bedrock of America’s energy future.” Microsoft’s co-founder added, “This is a big step toward safe, abundant, zero-carbon energy, and...

Company backed by Bill Gates has begun construction of an revolutionary, 'affordable' nuclear power station — TerraPower's Natrium reactor uses sodium which could be key to quenching AI's energy thirst

Five more wind turbines just came online at Vineyard Wind 1, making it the largest operating offshore wind farm in the US. Sustainable energy company Avangrid and green investors Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners today announced that the Vineyard Wind 1 project is now delivering more than 136 megawatts (MW) to the electric grid in Massachusetts. (New York’s South Fork Wind, the US’s first complete utility-scale offshore wind farm, is 132 MW.)

Vineyard Wind 1 just became the US’s largest operating offshore wind farm

Humans have used cement for thousands of years, with the earliest known use dating back around 12,000 years ago. Likewise, carbon black has been around for millennia—the Dead Sea Scrolls of the 3rd Century B.C.E. were written using ink made from the substance. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers...

Electrifying Cement: MIT Supercapacitor Could Power the Future

To start immediately. Tesla selected as battery energy storage system supplier, the first Megapack 2 XL project in. . The battery system will discharge stored energy at a split second to significantly improve security of energy supply to New Zealanders. The project will be operational by. March 2026. . Contact...

Contact to develop a grid-scale 100 MW battery in Auckland

Bechtel celebrates the official groundbreaking of the Natrium Demonstration Project. Bechtel is TerraPower's engineering, procurement, and construction partner on this first-of-a-kind project in Kemmerer, Wyoming. The project is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program. Natrium is an advanced nuclear reactor that uses a sodium-based technology...

Next nuclear power plant in U.S. begins construction

A water-cooled air conditioning system differs from a traditional air-cooled unit in that it uses a constant water flow over the condenser coil to transfer heat into the water. Once the AC unit transfers heat to the water, you can dump the heated water into a drain or recirculate the water by using a cooling tower for less waste. These AC units require a connection to your home’s water supply, but by using water instead of air to cool your home, water-cooled air conditioners are generally more energy-efficient than their air-cooling counterparts. There are pros and cons to both water-cooled and air-cooled AC units, so in this article, I’ll show you all the ins and outs of water-cooled air conditioners and why they might be the best fit for your home.

What Is a Water-Cooled Air Conditioner?

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Commercial solar panels span over six feet, but WAVJA's Photon Energy Systems could provide 20 times more power while being 30 times smaller.

The next generation of solar power could fit in the palm of your hand

Government incentives and environmental mandates are expected to attract investors to nuclear energy, and the technological advances and infrastructure upgrades needed to support it. Nano Nuclear Energy’s Jay Yu, founder, executive chairman and president, and James Walker, CEO and board member, join the podcast to talk about areas of opportunity in the sector and what’s ahead for nuclear energy development. Read a transcript of the podcast below.

Talking Nuclear Infrastructure Investment with Nano Nuclear

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Any pundits and politicians predicting a quick, painful end to the electric vehicle trend are in for another disappointment. Ford Motor Company issued its mid-year sales report this week. To the surprise of no-one who is actually counting, EV sales are up. There is one surprise, though, and it has something to do with Ford CEO Jim Farley’s widely reported hopes for a small car renaissance in the US.

Ford Electric Vehicle Sales Report: Take That, Haters!

Advance Market Analytics published a new research publication on “Portable Solar Power Generator Panel Market Insights, to 2030” with 232 pages and enriched with self-explained Tables and charts in presentable format. In the Study you will find new evolving Trends, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities generated by targeting market associated stakeholders. The growth of the Portable Solar Power Generator Panel market was mainly driven by the increasing R&D spending across the world.

Portable Solar Power Generator Panel Market to enjoy ‘explosive growth’ to 2030

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Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. The lunatics in the fossil fuel industry — the ones who are destroying the environment in their quest for obscene profits — have banded together to do a full frontal assault on CARB, the California Air Resources Board that for decades has been working to lower emissions from the cars and trucks on California roads. The Environmental Protection Agency was given authority to set tailpipe emissions standards by the Clean Air Act of 1970, which was signed into law by then-president Richard Nixon. The supremacy clause in the US Constitution says that state laws which conflict with federal law are not enforceable, which has led to what is known as the preemption doctrine, which says that in any contest between state and federal law, courts must give federal law priority.

Fossil Fuel Crazies Ask Supreme Court To Protect Them From CARB

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Researchers found a motherlode of around 230 million metric tons of minerals on the seabed off a remote island nearly 2,000km from Tokyo, per Nikkei.

Japan found enough minerals off a remote Pacific island to fuel its EV plans for over a decade

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Shell Halts Biofuels Facility Construction Amid European Market Slowdown. Disclaimer: The following article provides a comprehensive analysis of Shell's decision to pause the construction of its biofuels facility in Rotterdam. The information presented is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as investment advice or an endorsement of any specific company or product.

Shell Shuts Down Biofuels Facility Construction Over European Market

Shell has lost its fondness for biofuels, though it isn’t saying why. We think it’s because the market really stinks, though it’s still an important one. The oil giant announced on Tuesday that it’s hitting pause on a major biofuel project in the Netherlands, one of the biggest in Europe. Shell said it’s just taking a minute to think about the plant, which broke ground in 2021, in order to “address project delivery and ensure future competitiveness given current market conditions.” Exactly what market conditions it means, it’s being coy about.

Shell Pulls Back on Big Biofuel Plant

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CALIFORNIA – The Department of Labor (DOL) published, June 13, an unemployment insurance weekly claims advance report showing 90,000 California workers lost their job in the last two weeks.

Department of Labor reports over 90,000 California workers lost their job in the last two weeks

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Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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Quitman, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Many small Georgia towns have areas like this one on South Washington Street that were once vibrant commercial areas, now abandoned to the elements. Most of these buildings are just shells, with the roofs long gone. One can only imagine what businesses were located here at this point. They’re located on South Washington Street near […]

Abandoned Storefronts, Quitman

A new study from climate consultancy Carbon Tracker suggests that the CO2 emissions from natural gas-based "blue" hydrogen could be up to two times higher than expected - not because of the underlying carbon capture technology, but because of upstream emissions, which may be outside of the H2 producer's control.

Study: Blue Hydrogen's Emissions Could be Doubled By Upstream Gas Leaks

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Shell is to pause building work on one of Europe’s largest biofuel plants following a slowdown in demand growth for the low-carbon fuelling method.The site in Rotterdam in the Netherlands is due to produce 820,000 tonnes of biofuels per year when it is complete.It is the latest low-carbon energy project to be shelved by an energy giant in recent times as firms increasingly pivot back towards their most lucrative operations – oil and gas – to boost profits.Last week, BP said it would pause two biofuel projects in Germany and the US.Wael Sawan, Shell’s chief executive since January 2023, has...

Shell pauses construction on major biofuels plant in Netherlands

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World’s First Large-Scale Semi-Solid-State BESS Power Plant

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. In June 2024, the world’s first set of in-situ cured...

World’s First Large-Scale Semi-Solid-State BESS Power Plant

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