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November 19, 2024
Nuclear plant operator rejects ideas to restart Germany’s reactors on economical grounds
Restarting Germany’s decommissioned nuclear power plants is not a viable option, former plant operator E.ON has said. The company insisted that plans to fully dismantle all plants remain unchanged.
November 08, 2024
Developers urge 2025 FiT inclusion as Taiwan's floating offshore wind plans face delays
The Ministry of Economic Affairs had initially planned to release a draft for its floating offshore wind farm demonstration program by year's end. However, the timeline may face further delays as discussions over incentive mechanisms continue internally.
November 05, 2024
Amazon's nuclear power agreement faces setback with FERC rejection
U.S. energy regulators have rejected an amended interconnection agreement that would have linked an Amazon data center in Pennsylvania directly to a nuclear power plant, a move that could have significant implications for the revival of nuclear energy.
October 30, 2024
Japan projects CCS costs to be lower than carbon prices by 2040
Japan is set to incorporate Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) into its national energy development framework, aiming for commercial operation by 2030.
October 30, 2024
German chancellor calls on Volkswagen management to protect domestic jobs in restructuring plans
Warnings by the works council at carmaker Volkswagen that the company plans to make significant cuts to its production sites and workforce in Germany have led policymakers to call for the protection of jobs and local economies.
October 11, 2024
China set to lead global electrolyser installations in 2024
China is set to lead global electrolyser installations with nearly 70% of projected capacity this year, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Global Hydrogen Review 2024.
October 09, 2024
AI's rising energy demands propel tech giants into nuclear investments
As major tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft explore nuclear energy to address the surging electricity demands of data centers, Google executives recently indicated that the company is also assessing the feasibility of using nuclear power.
October 06, 2024
Beyond solar and wind: How bioenergy is quietly fueling green revolution
Compared to wind and solar, bioenergy receives relatively little attention but is the largest renewable energy source globally, serving as fuel, heat, electricity, and even integrating with carbon capture technologies. Here’s a foundational look at bioene
September 23, 2024
Microsoft’s nuclear power deal propels Three Mile Island restart
Constellation Energy recently announced a power purchase agreement with Microsoft to prepare for the restart of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant. However, the plan has not yet received approval from federal, state, and local governments.
September 23, 2024
Climate targets on the rise, but not include Berkshire Hathaway, Tesla, says survey
The latest annual report from the international Net Zero Tracker indicates that the number of entities setting net-zero targets continues to rise at regional, city, and corporate levels. However, over 40% of entities have not taken any action, including e