Thursday, 19 September 2024

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Wind turbines at Makara Beach, Wellington, New Zealand. Photo by Nate Watson on Unsplash
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NZ energy crisis: electricity demand will jump as NZ decarbonises – can renewable generation keep up?

New Zealand will need more generation capacity to decarbonise the economy. The question is, can New Zealand do it?

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a G20 event in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 25, 2024. REUTERS/Tita Barros/File Photo
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Yellen warns ending US clean energy tax credits would raise consumer costs

Treasury Secretary Yellen warns that reversing Biden's clean energy tax credits would raise costs, hurt U.S. jobs, and benefit China.

A large tidal power turbine built for Nova Scotia Power is shown in Dartmouth, N.S. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009. The company Occurrent, which developed a separate test project, has recently become the latest in a series of failed efforts to harness the Bay of Fundy's tides. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaugh
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Energy firm Occurrent bidding to produce power from Canada’s Fundy tides files for bankruptcy

Another company, Occurrent, has filed for insolvency after failing to develop tidal power in the Bay of Fundy, raising concerns.

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Competition in South Africa’s electricity market: new law paves the way, but it won’t be a smooth ride

South Africa electricity market reform: It's a process that evolves over years as technologies and markets change. It is not a destination.

FILE PHOTO: Women walk outside the headquarters of Ukrainian state power distributor Ukrenergo in Kiev, Ukraine June 30, 2017. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo
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Two resign from Ukrainian grid’s board to protest chief’s dismissal

Ukrenergo resignations are a protest against the 'politically motivated' termination of Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, as conflict with Russia continues.

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Quantum computers can accelerate the transition to net zero power grids

Quantum computing could revolutionize grid optimization, helping plan and operate net-zero power grids, crucial for the UK's energy transition.

A SunPower SunVault display of the solar power generation company SunPower is seen inside one of their offices in Richmond, California, U.S., July 15, 2021.  REUTERS/Peter DaSilva
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US bankruptcy court approves stalking horse bid for SunPower assets

A U.S. bankruptcy court judge approved on Thursday a $45 million bid for the assets of failed residential solar company SunPower by rival...

Egypt and Sudan have voiced concerns about the operation of Ethiopia's GERD dam without a three-way agreement, fearing it could threaten their access to vital Nile waters (AFP)
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Ethiopia says mega-dam doubles electricity output

Ethiopia said it has more than doubled electricity production from its controversial mega-dam after two more turbines started operations

FILE PHOTO: A person waits to sell snacks, ice cream, and cold beverages during a summer heatwave in New York City, New York, U.S., July 11, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs/File Photo
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US grid operator PJM issues maximum generation alert ahead of hot weather

Hot weather across America set to cause maximum generation across largest power grid operator

The Site C Dam location is seen along the Peace River in Fort St. John, B.C., Tuesday, April 18, 2017. BC Hydro says it has begun filling the reservoir created by the massive Site C dam project in northeastern British Columbia. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
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BC Hydro begins filling reservoir as Site C dam megaproject nears completion

BC Hydro says it has begun filling the reservoir created by the massive Site C dam project in northeastern British Columbia

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