Current news on power
Here are some current news articles and updates on power:
Renewable Energy
- Solar Power: The cost of solar power has fallen by 70% over the past decade, making it more competitive with fossil fuels. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Wind Power: The US has seen a surge in wind power installations, with 13.3 gigawatts of new capacity added in 2020. (Source: American Wind Energy Association)
- Hydrokinetic Power: A new tidal power project has been launched in Scotland, which could generate enough electricity to power 1,000 homes. (Source: The Guardian)
Grid and Infrastructure
- Smart Grids: The US Department of Energy has announced a $100 million investment in smart grid technologies to improve grid resilience and efficiency. (Source: Energy.gov)
- Grid Modernization: A new report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory highlights the need for grid modernization to accommodate increasing levels of renewable energy. (Source: NREL)
- Power Transmission: A new high-voltage power transmission line has been approved in the US, which will help to connect renewable energy sources to major cities. (Source: Utility Dive)
Energy Storage
- Battery Storage: The cost of battery storage has fallen by 80% over the past decade, making it more viable for widespread adoption. (Source: BloombergNEF)
- Grid-Scale Energy Storage: A new report from the International Energy Agency highlights the importance of grid-scale energy storage in enabling the transition to a low-carbon economy. (Source: IEA)
- Flow Batteries: A new type of flow battery has been developed, which could provide long-duration energy storage for the grid. (Source: Energy Storage News)
Electric Vehicles
- EV Adoption: Electric vehicle sales have surged in 2020, with over 2 million EVs sold worldwide. (Source: BloombergNEF)
- Charging Infrastructure: A new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation highlights the need for widespread charging infrastructure to support EV adoption. (Source: ICCT)
- Autonomous Electric Vehicles: A new pilot project has been launched in the US, which will test autonomous electric vehicles on public roads. (Source: The Verge)
Power Generation
- Natural Gas: The US has seen a surge in natural gas production, which has led to a decline in coal-fired power generation. (Source: EIA)
- Nuclear Power: A new report from the World Nuclear Association highlights the importance of nuclear power in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: WNA)
- Carbon Capture: A new carbon capture project has been launched in the US, which aims to reduce emissions from industrial sources. (Source: Carbon Capture and Storage Association)
These are just a few examples of current news articles and updates on power. If you have any specific topics or areas of interest, I'd be happy to provide more information!