Trump’s Biomass Bug Is Coming Back To Bite Fossil Fuels
Despite the sharp U-turn in federal energy policy, the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) movement is growing in the US, with winter camelina among the energy crops playing a role.
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Philippine President Marcos Jr. with US State Department Secretary Marco Rubio. (Photo from Presidential Communications Office)
Op-Ed: Pax Silica Could Complicate Philippine & Regional Sustainable Energy Goals
The US-led Pax Silica initiative was created to strengthen trusted supply chains for semiconductors, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and other strategic technologies among allied nations. The Philippines has signaled its participation but has been confronted with early opposition from non-government agencies. But that is expected. There are two immensely informative and … [continued]
The Elusive Dream Of Solar Powered EVs Is Not So Elusive After All
Built-in solar panels and futuristic aerodynamic styling enable Aptera EVs to run for 40 miles or so on solar energy alone, with batteries filling in for up to 1,000 miles per charge.
The Fast Lane: 3 Ways Geothermal Companies Can Get More Heat
Geothermal Energy Has Enormous Potential. These 3 Technologies Could Help the Industry Dig Deeper, Hotter, and More Profitable Wells. “The Fast Lane” series zooms in on some of the thousands of technologies born in the National Laboratory of the Rockies that companies can license today. This iteration focuses on technologies … [continued]
South African Energy Tech Company Plentify Partners With Deye To Build Africa’s Largest Residential Virtual…
South Africa went through a rough patch a couple of years ago when the country’s available electricity generation capacity was not sufficient to meet demand. This resulted in South Africa’s electric utility company, Eskom, implementing an electricity rationing schedule, infamously known as load shedding. This led to many homes and … [continued]
PJM “Hunger Games” Pits Energy Storage, Solar Against Natural Gas, Nuclear
The sprawling PJM grid region is seeking more details on 715 new power plant proposals, with solar and energy storage leading by number though gas leads in nameplate capacity.
Blocking New Imported Inverters Will Cost America
Last week, the FCC added foreign-produced inverters to its “Covered List.” Effective immediately, new inverter models cannot be imported. This applies “regardless of the nationality of origin” to all foreign countries. Even those countries that are considered allies. So, a new inverter by German company SMA cannot be imported into the … [continued]
Funding for Renewables in Asia & Africa Ready
Ukko Renewable ready to implement long-term ambition to become a leading player in the energy transition across Asia The Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund signed a senior secured debt financing agreement providing up to 50 million dollars to Ukko Renewable. The facility supports the development of renewable energy projects … [continued]
Zambia’s Government Delivers On Its Promise To Ramp Up Electricity Generation Capacity, With Solar Playing…
There may be a lot of denialists around the world, but millions of people are unfortunately bearing the brunt of climate change induced disruptions to their lives. Let’s look at Zambia, a country that made a conscious decision to have an electricity grid powered by renewable energy, mostly hydro. This … [continued]
A 22-megawatt geothermal facility located within the Bacon-Manito, Sorsogon City, Philippines. EDC photo.
Op-Ed: Is Indonesia’s Bid For The Philippines’ Largest Geothermal Company Really About Geothermal?
When news emerged that Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu made an unsolicited, non-binding takeover offer for Energy Development Corporation (EDC), the Philippines’ largest geothermal producer, most coverage focused on the size of the deal. Estimates from initial filings and market disclosures place the transaction at more than $5 billion in equity … [continued]
