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New U.S. Generating Capacity Expected to Double in Second Half of 2022

The United States is projected to add 29.4GW of new generation capacity to the grid in the second half of 2022, nearly double the 15.1GW added in the first half, reports Utility Dive. While more efficient, cleaner forms of power are added, grid operators are also expected to retire 15.1GW of production, 76% of which will…

August 15, 20220Comments 85Views

Business Renewable Energy Solar Energy

Ford to Purchase 650MW of Solar Energy to Power Michigan Plants

Ford Motor Co. is set to purchase 600MW of solar energy from DTE Energy to power manufacturing facilities in Michigan, reports The Detroit News. The power purchase will allow all of Ford's vehicle manufacturing in the state to be powered entirely by renewable energy, contributing to the company's goal to power all of its global facilities…

August 12, 20220Comments 104Views

Energy Storage

U.S. Leads the Way Globally in Energy Storage Development

Despite hiccups in early March, the U.S. is poised to continue leading the way globally in energy storage development, with 600 GWh of storage expected to come online by 2031, reports Natural Gas Intelligence. Trailing closely behind in development is China, with more than 420 GWh in predicted installations by 2031. Read More

August 9, 20220Comments 70Views

Economy

Economic Value of Transmission Growth is Understated, Study Finds

A recent study by the Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory has revealed that, while many agree expansion of transmission infrastructure is necessary to keep energy costs down, the economic benefits are understated and under-appreciated by grid planners, reports Utility Dive. “Many existing transmission planning approaches are likely understating the economic value of new transmission infrastructure,” LBNL researchers said…

August 5, 20220Comments 83Views

Business Hydrogen Nuclear Renewable Energy

Nuclear, Hydrogen Companies Form New Coalition

The Nuclear Hydrogen Initiative, a 40-member coalition of nuclear energy and hydrogen energy companies, will collaborate to develop hydrogen energy production powered by nuclear facilities, reports E&E News. “This is an opportunity to bring together these two industries that have the potential to catalyze decarbonization at the scale and the speed this really needs to have,”…

August 2, 20220Comments 91Views

Business Electric Vehicles

Volkswagen to Manufacture EVs in Tennessee

siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia/germany - 29 07 19: vw car sign in siegen germany Production of Volkswagen's first American-built electric vehicle has kicked off in Tennessee, with the automaker announcing plans to bump production at the factory to 7,000 cars per month, reports the Associated Press. The Chattanooga factory, which employs more than 4,000 people, will mainly rely on…

August 1, 20220Comments 94Views

Energy Storage

Texas Grid Concerns Highlight Need for Energy Storage

Energy experts are emphasizing that ongoing concerns about the reliability of Texas' electric grid highlight the need for expanded energy storage capacity, reports Utility Dive. While thermal and renewable generation have collaborated this summer to keep the grid online, long-term energy storage can store excess electricity produced by renewables to deploy as needed, ensuring Texans will…

July 27, 20220Comments 78Views

Business Oil and Gas Pipelines Refining

Pipeline Developers Shifting Focus from Crude to Natural Gas

Pipeline developers are shifting away from new crude oil projects in favor of natural gas pipeline and export terminals, reports Reuters. Demand for natural gas is expected to grow in the coming years as European countries search for an alternative to Russian gas, and Asian countries continue to boost imports of LNG. Currently, crude oil pipeline…

July 25, 20220Comments 79Views

Renewable Energy Solar Energy

U.S. Army’s Floating Solar Array Showcases Potential for New Projects

The U.S. Army's recently installed floating solar array highlights the untapped potential of installing solar farms on human-made reservoirs, reports The Hill. Floating solar farms hold unique advantages over land-based solar farms, such as the ability to be installed in coordination with existing hydropower facilities, eliminating the need to build new transmission lines for the site.…

July 21, 20220Comments 106Views

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New U.S. Generating Capacity Expected to Double in Second Half of 2022

Ford to Purchase 650MW of Solar Energy to Power Michigan Plants

U.S. Leads the Way Globally in Energy Storage Development

Economic Value of Transmission Growth is Understated, Study Finds

Nuclear, Hydrogen Companies Form New Coalition

Volkswagen to Manufacture EVs in Tennessee

Texas Grid Concerns Highlight Need for Energy Storage

Pipeline Developers Shifting Focus from Crude to Natural Gas

U.S. Army’s Floating Solar Array Showcases Potential for New Projects

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