Interlochen Public Radio

Local power and foreign mussels

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As Michigan continues its push for clean energy, how does nuclear power factor into that? Northern Michigan could soon get some of its electricity from a restarted nuclear plant several hours south of here. We’ll explore the debate. Also, a journey to the bottom of the Great Lakes … by robot.

Clean Technica Research

Solar, Wind, & Batteries Providing Texas with Tens of Billions of Dollars in Tax Revenue

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There’s a growing war on renewable energy, particularly in “red” districts and states in the USA. One of the things that is often bewilderingly forgotten by those attacking renewable energy is the enormous tax revenue (and overall economic benefits) solar, wind, and battery storage projects provide. A new report focused … [continued]

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New Solar Plants Expected to Support Most U.S. Electric Generation Growth

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In our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we expect that U.S. renewable capacity additions—especially solar—will continue to drive the growth of U.S. power generation over the next two years. We expect U.S. utilities and independent power producers will add 26 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity to the U.S. electric power sector in … [continued]

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Electro-Driven Direct Lithium Extraction from Geothermal Brines to Generate Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide

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Lithium extraction from alternate sources is crucial for the renewable energy transition and resource independence in countries such as the United States. Researchers continue to discover methods to obtain efficient and ecologically sound lithium. In partnership with other organizations, researchers at George Washington University have created a novel technique for … [continued]

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Rivian & Lucid Expectations & Needs in 2025 — Video Chat

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In this latest video for CleanTechnica YouTube, David Havasi and I talk about expectations for Rivian and Lucid in 2025, with more of a focus on Rivian. We also get into a long side discussion about real versus expected needs for EV range, driver-assist features, and Tesla Full Self Driving … [continued]

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