Energy
The race to build renewable energy infrastructure, governments pivoting to alternative sources, and the potential decline of the oil and gas industry—this page covers the trends and news that will influence the future of energy.
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Kampala — The Insurance Consortium for Oil and Gas Uganda (ICOGU) has emerged as a critical player in Uganda's rapidly evolving energy sector, providing tailored insurance solutions to address the unique risks associated with oil and gas exploration and production. This was highlighted during the 2025 ICOGU Energy Symposium held in Kampala on March 19, themed "The Role of Insurance in the Energy Transition." The event brought together key stakeholders, including regulators, insurers, and energy developers, to discuss the sector's challenges and opportunities.
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https://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/letters/letter-heat-from-solar-panels-a-cause-for-concern-3169517/
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The Bureau of Land Management wants to build solar panel farms on 12 million acres of Nevada land. The main concerns are overwhelming rural county employees, draining already-strained aquifers and disrupting desert habitat. I have another concern: How much heat will be emitted into the atmosphere from these panels?
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https://www.solardaily.com/reports/US_solar_tariffs_could_drive_Asia_transition_boom_999.html
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Solardaily
Massive planned US duties on solar panels made in Southeast Asia could be a chance for the region to ramp up its own long-stalled energy transition, experts say. Earlier this month, Washington announced plans for hefty duties on solar panels made in Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. The levies follow an investigation, launched before US President Donald Trump took office, into "unfair practices" in the countries, particularly by Chinese-headquartered firms.
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https://tech.eu/2024/11/28/volter-raises-32m-to-accelerate-solar-energy-generation-for-real-estate/
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Volter, a provider of an operating system for rooftop solar products, has raised $3.2M in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Transition, with participation from Seedcamp as well as Neptunia, a prominent real estate investor. It will be used to build out Volter's product offerings, expand its customer base, and to launch operations in a new European market.
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https://www.africanews.com/2024/03/08/imf-to-assess-impact-of-drought-on-zambias-economy/
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Africanews
The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that it will visit Zambia, tentatively mid-April, to assess the adverse impact of the ongoing drought on growth and the country's budget.
Zambia is experiencing drought conditions in 84 of its 116 districts. The rainy season, that usually runs from...
Zambia is experiencing drought conditions in 84 of its 116 districts. The rainy season, that usually runs from...
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/currents-energy-industry-insights-v-8-7570570/
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Jdsupra
Welcome to the second 2024 issue of Currents - our e-newsletter focused on energy topics.
Business today is characterized by relentless change. To assist our clients in navigating this dynamic landscape, we pride ourselves on our ever-evolving practice. For 2024, we developed our report titled...
Business today is characterized by relentless change. To assist our clients in navigating this dynamic landscape, we pride ourselves on our ever-evolving practice. For 2024, we developed our report titled...
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https://www.pv-tech.org/acen-australia-seeks-approval-600mw-solar-plus-storage-project-new-south-wales/
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Acen Australia said the project will incorporate a centralised battery energy storage system (BESS) of up to 600MW/1,200MWh for a 2-hour duration. This will enable excess electricity generated by the PV facilities to be captured and released during periods of high demand. The system will also provide grid stability services and backup capacity to ensure the security of supply.
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https://www.fxstreet.com/news/natural-gas-flirts-with-breakdown-ahead-of-us-cpi-release-202407111133
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Fxstreet
Natural Gas dips again on Thursday, testing vital support before a steep decline.
Traders see demand slumping with inventories growing quick.
The US Dollar index falls to 104.00 in a very soft CPI print.
Natural Gas price (XNG/USD) falls near 1% on Thursday despite help from a very soft US...
Traders see demand slumping with inventories growing quick.
The US Dollar index falls to 104.00 in a very soft CPI print.
Natural Gas price (XNG/USD) falls near 1% on Thursday despite help from a very soft US...
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https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2024/05/20/aps-power-energy-manufacturing-data-center-grid.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
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Bizjournals
One of the state's largest utilities, Arizona Public Service, reached its peak demand for power last summer at 8,200 megawatts, or enough to power more than 1 million homes.It took about 140 years to reach these levels of demand, said Ted Geisler, the president of APS, speaking at a May 17 Valley...
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/massachusetts-energy-facilities-siting-9482807/
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Jdsupra
On May 11, 2023, the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board ("EFSB") dismissed the Petition of Medway Grid, LLC to construct a 250-megawatt, 500-megawatt hour battery energy storage system ("BESS") in Medway, Massachusetts for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. In its detailed decision, the EFSB concluded that "[g]iven the lack of explicit authority, and different energy processes involved in generating and storing energy, the [EFSB] finds that the Legislature did not grant jurisdiction over BESS to the Siting Board." The deadline for supplemental briefs in this closely watched proceeding is May 26, 2023.
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https://www.energy-pedia.com/news/united-kingdom/boost-for-offshore-wind-as-government-raises-maximum-prices-in-renewable-energy-auction-193296
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Energy-pedia
News listings. United Kingdom. This will help ensure projects are sustainably priced and economically viable to compete in AR6, building on the success of previous CfD auctions. These have so far awarded contracts totalling around 30GW of new renewable capacity across all technologies since 2014. .
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https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=331397
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Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has selected the company s project to build a gigawatt-class mass production system for electrolyte membranes used in water electrolyzer for the Green Transformation Supply Chain Development Support Program. That initiative furthers the aims of a national policy to decarbonize Japan while promoting economic growth.
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https://californiacurated.com/2025/01/17/how-a-california-company-is-giving-old-ev-batteries-a-second-life-on-the-grid-in-lancaster/
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Californiacurated
Solar array in the Mojave desert (Erik Olsen)
As the world pivots toward renewable energy sources, the challenge of energy storage looms ever larger. The sun doesn't always shine, and the wind doesn't always blow — but the demand for electricity never stops. Currently, natural gas and coal are...
As the world pivots toward renewable energy sources, the challenge of energy storage looms ever larger. The sun doesn't always shine, and the wind doesn't always blow — but the demand for electricity never stops. Currently, natural gas and coal are...
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https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/05/factorial-delivers-b-samples-of-lithium-metal-solid-state-battery-cells-to-mercedes-benz/
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Cleantechnica
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! This marks the world's first announced B-sample delivery of solid-state battery cells to a global automaker Factorial's solid-state batteries can significantly improve the range and performance of electric vehicles, while reducing overall vehicle cost The company leverages existing lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes and supply chains to produce its solid-state batteries, which can streamline the B-sample validation phase and accelerate advancement toward series production of passenger EVs.
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https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/08/40506247/ibm-is-doing-a-great-job-jim-cramer-says-but-dont-buy-this-real-estate-stock
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Benzinga
On CNBC's "Mad Money Lightning Round," Jim Cramer recommends holding onto International Business Machines Corporation IBM or buy some.
"I think IBM's doing a great job," the Mad Money host added.
On July 24, IBM reported quarterly earnings of $2.43 per share, which beat the analyst consensus...
"I think IBM's doing a great job," the Mad Money host added.
On July 24, IBM reported quarterly earnings of $2.43 per share, which beat the analyst consensus...
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https://www.biv.com/news/technology/ev-adoption-in-bc-canada-faces-speed-limits-10074440
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Electric vehicle adoption in B.and Canada could be merging from the fast lane to the slow lane, as EV drivers face a number of limitations, from cold weather range anxiety to spotty fast charging infrastructure, according to a new survey by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). And small fleet operators are facing cost challenges in converting trucks and vans to electric, according to the Pembina Institute.
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https://www.democracynow.org/2023/9/1/rhiana_gunn_wright_green_new_deal
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As the cost of the climate crisis continues to rise and climate justice groups demand more government action to halt the heating of the planet, we speak with policy expert Rhiana Gunn-Wright, one of the architects of the Green New Deal. She says the Inflation Reduction Act championed by President Biden, which is the largest climate bill in U.history, has many provisions that "structurally leave out Black people." She urges a more inclusive green transition that centers the needs of communities of color.
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Millions Without Power in West Russia Thanks to Nuke Plant Failure, Record Temps, Kyiv Drone Strikes
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According to a July 16 statement by the Russian nuclear power monopoly, Rosatom, one of four reactors at the Rostov atomic energy station was shut down due to a turbine malfunction. Officials said there was no radiation threat and that technicians were investigating the problem. No timeline for repair was announced.
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https://www.slideshare.net/bagulibibidh/a-case-study-on-hybrid-electric-vehiclespdf
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on Hybrid Electric Vehicles Executive Summary Project Name Case study on Hybrid Electric Vehicles Name Bibidh Baguli Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM), Kolkata Department of Mechanical Engineering Materials IC Engine (Internal Combustion Engine) Lithium-ion battery (Auxiliary) Electric Traction Motor Electric generator Exhaust System Battery Management System (BMS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Transmission (Reduction Gear and Planetary Gear) Thermal Management (Coolant) 10.
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https://electrek.co/2024/03/27/gocycle-unveils-new-images-of-its-premium-lightweight-belt-drive-cargo-electric-bike/
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Electrek
Gocycle, a premium British electric bike maker known for its lightweight commuter e-bikes featuring exotic materials and designs, is now setting its sights on the growing market of cargo e-bikes. And the company has just shared the first photos of its upcoming CXi and CX+ cargo electric...
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https://www.solardaily.com/reports/Scientists_unlock_longer_lasting_perovskite_solar_technology_999.html
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Solardaily
Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a breakthrough approach that could significantly extend the lifespan of perovskite solar cells-by up to ten times. Their findings reveal that embedding aluminium oxide (Al2O3) nanoparticles into the cells helps to improve stability and durability, addressing one of the key limitations hindering the commercialization of perovskite solar technology.
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https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indias-g20-presidency-focuses-on-biofuels-and-green-hydrogen-for-energy-transition-and-climate-action-101689101177408.html
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Hindustantimes
Biofuels and green hydrogen are at the centre of India's energy transition pathway, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Tuesday at a Hindustan Times event on sustainable development goals and biofuels, part of a series of events HT is hosting on India's G20 agenda. In spite of several challenges facing the world today, India as G20 president sees opportunities in them, particularly on energy transition and climate action, he said.