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What do 10 billion solar panels weigh and why should we care?
We need to develop a viable strategy to recycle solar panels. Just how large an undertaking will it be. Check out this post.

MD&A Completes Significant Combined-Cycle Inspection and Overhaul
Recently Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) completed a complex, multiple-component combined-cycle major inspection and refurbishment project that successfully brought both turbines and both generators back to full and reliable operations.
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Leaders of the Emerging Energy Markets Analysis, Todd Allen of University of Michigan and Steven Aumeier of Idaho National Laboratory, Join the Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast
Bringing the energy industry into the future cannot be done in a siloed approach, but rather requires a complex, systematic coordination with stakeholders across the sector. And doing so also requires a more forward-looking...

Warren supervisors concerned about proposed battery storage site
A power company renewed its pitch to the Warren County Board of Supervisors to build a battery storage system near Front Royal. Representatives of American Power Ventures LLC presented a land-use plan for the battery energy...

Minnesota approves giant solar energy project near Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota officials on Thursday approved plans for the expansion of a solar energy project that a utility says will be one of the largest in the country with the capability of powering more than 150,000...
Thailand targets carbon neutrality and renewable energy milestones by 2040
Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin called for reforms in international financial systems to facilitate more inclusive development funding. He underscored the importance of three core issues: the role of...

Green energy's tailwinds blow the other way
LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The green energy boom is facing new headwinds. Falling costs, cheap capital and supportive politicians helped propel a headlong rush into renewable power. Now fracturing supply chains...

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DOE Releases New Report on Pathways to Commercial Liftoff for Virtual Power Plants
(VPPs), underscoring the critical role that VPPs need to play in the Nation's affordable, reliable, and clean energy future. The report was announced at RE+, the largest annual gathering of solar and clean energy...

RWE Decides To Build 35-MW Battery Storage For Biomass Plant
RWE plans to invest approximately EUR 24 million in the project. RWE has announced its final investment decision to build a Dutch battery storage project with an installed power capacity of 35 MW and a storage capacity of 41...