Focus on Electricity
How solar geoengineering could disrupt wind and solar power
While potentially buying time for emissions cuts, solar geoengineering could hinder net-zero efforts by reducing wind and solar energy output.
Countries’ renewable energy plans fall short of target, says IRENA
Governments' renewable energy plans fall 34% short of the U.N. goal to triple capacity by 2030, says an IRENA report.
Renewables revolt in Sardinia, Italy’s coal-fired island
Sardinians sabotage wind turbines, resisting renewable projects they say exploit the island, as tensions over green energy rise.
ScottishPower aims £12bn more at UK clean energy after Labour solar farms row
The investment comes alongside £8 billion from Danish energy giant Orsted and £2.5 billion from offshore wind power firm GreenVolt.
On US coast, wind power foes embrace ‘Save the Whales’ argument
Anti-wind power groups along the US East Coast blame whale strandings on offshore projects, despite no scientific evidence.
PJM issues geomagnetic disturbance warning, flags limited risk to grid
PJM warns of possible geomagnetic disturbance affecting the power grid, but no significant impacts are expected until Oct 11.
Big Tech proposes power-rate terms in Ohio data-center fight
Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon propose a new framework for how Ohio data centers pay for power, countering AEP’s May proposal.
Westinghouse and Seaspan Sign MoU for AP1000® and AP300™ Projects
Agreement Supports Deployment of Advanced Reactors in Canada and Globally Peterborough, Ontario, October 10, 2024 — Westinghouse Electric Company and Seaspan ULC announced today...
Paris switches to climate-resilient power cables
Paris is modernizing its 60-year-old underground electric cables to withstand heatwaves, replacing obsolete paper-insulated cables.
Italy eyes Westinghouse, EDF as partners for nuclear-power firm: sources
Italy is considering Westinghouse or EDF as international partners for a state-backed company to build advanced nuclear reactors.
