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Hershey’s to procure Texas solar power under 140-MW deal with National Grid
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Hershey’s to procure Texas solar power under 140-MW deal with National Grid

Veselina Petrova reports for Renewables Now on Hershey’s bid to purchase solar power. “The Copperhead solar park will be equipped with First Solar’s Series 6 thin-film PV modules, while the integrated battery storage system will be supplied by Fluence Energy Inc. The complex will be installed by engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm TIC—The Industrial...

Global Nuclear Fuel and TerraPower Announce Natrium Fuel Facility
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Global Nuclear Fuel and TerraPower Announce Natrium Fuel Facility

"The Natrium Fuel Facility will be jointly funded by TerraPower and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, which aims to speed the demonstration of advanced reactors through cost-shared partnerships with U.S. industry. The facility represents an investment of more than $200 million."

UK Forbids Fracking After One Week
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UK Forbids Fracking After One Week

"Additional energy development would lower electricity and gasoline bills, giving people more income. It would give the UK independence from friendly energy producers, such as the United States, and unfriendly ones, such as Russia and OPEC. As the UK moves to reduce its budget deficit by cutting spending and increasing growth, using its existing energy resources should be an important part of the package."

Putin Is Onto Us
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Putin Is Onto Us

Thomas L. Friedman writes about Putin’s energy war for The New York Times. “If Biden wants America to be the arsenal of democracy to protect us and our democratic allies — and not leave us begging Saudi Arabia, Russia, Venezuela or Iran to produce more oil and gas — we need a robust energy arsenal...

Samsara Eco raises $54M AUD for its ‘infinite plastic recycling’ tech
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Samsara Eco raises $54M AUD for its ‘infinite plastic recycling’ tech

Catherine Shu of TechCrunch reports on a new plastic recycling technology. “Samsara’s tech is capable of breaking down plastic into its core molecules in minutes, regardless of color, type and state, said Riley. Its Melbourne facility will first recycle PET plastic and polyester, which Riley says accounts for about a fifth of plastic created annually....

Ascend Elements raises $200 million to recycle EV batteries
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Ascend Elements raises $200 million to recycle EV batteries

"A study by UC Davis researchers found that recycling could meet up to 11% of lithium demand by 2035. Plus up to 18% for cobalt and 17% for nickel. Another white paper, from the International Council on Clean Transportation, concluded that 90% of critical materials needed for EV batteries could be sourced via recycling by 2040."

Bret Stephens’ Climate Conversion
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Bret Stephens’ Climate Conversion

New York Times columnist Bret Stephens’ recent essay on climate change following his trip to Greenland, and his rejection of climate agnosticism and alarmism, is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand where the climate and energy debate will head after the mid-term elections. In short, Stephens arrives at a place currently occupied by...

This startup seals your leaky home so you waste less energy and reduce your bill
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This startup seals your leaky home so you waste less energy and reduce your bill

"The system is relatively simple, and akin to fixing a flat tire. It first pressurizes the ducts or building envelope with a fan, then injects micron-sized particles, which, as they try to escape the building or any space, automatically adhere to the gaps and seals them. The particles are made of a non-toxic, non-flammable emulsion of water and vinyl acetate, according to the company, which adds that these are some of the same ingredients found in pacifiers and chewing gum."

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