2016 n power news

Here are some of the top news stories from 2016 related to power and energy:

  1. Renewable Energy Boom: 2016 saw a significant increase in the adoption of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), renewable energy accounted for 23% of global electricity generation in 2016, up from 21% in 2015.
  2. Duke Energy's Coal Ash Spill: In February 2016, Duke Energy's coal ash spill in North Carolina's Dan River released over 39,000 tons of toxic coal ash into the river, contaminating the water and soil.
  3. Exelon's Nuclear Power Plant Closures: In 2016, Exelon announced plans to close several of its nuclear power plants in the United States, citing low electricity prices and increased competition from natural gas and renewable energy sources.
  4. Tesla's Powerwall and SolarCity Acquisition: In 2016, Tesla acquired SolarCity, a solar panel manufacturing company, and launched its Powerwall home battery system, which allows homeowners to store excess energy generated by solar panels.
  5. India's Renewable Energy Push: India set a goal to generate 40% of its electricity from non-fossil fuels by 2030 and launched several initiatives to promote the adoption of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.
  6. California's Energy Storage Mandate: In 2016, California passed a law requiring utilities to generate 1.3 gigawatts of energy storage capacity by 2020, in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve grid reliability.
  7. Nuclear Power Plant Cybersecurity Concerns: In 2016, several nuclear power plants in the United States and abroad reported cybersecurity breaches, highlighting the need for increased security measures to protect against cyber threats.
  8. China's Coal Consumption Decline: For the first time in decades, China's coal consumption declined in 2016, as the country shifted towards cleaner energy sources such as natural gas and renewable energy.
  9. Vattenfall's Nuclear Power Plant Closure: In 2016, Vattenfall, a Swedish energy company, announced plans to close its nuclear power plant in Germany, citing low electricity prices and increased competition from renewable energy sources.
  10. Energy Storage Breakthroughs: 2016 saw several breakthroughs in energy storage technology, including the development of new battery chemistries and the launch of commercial energy storage systems.

These are just a few of the top news stories from 2016 related to power and energy. The year was marked by significant advancements in renewable energy, energy storage, and grid modernization, as well as challenges and controversies in the traditional energy sector.