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Wind on Oʻahu: A Modest but Valuable Complement to Solar

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Any serious discussion of renewable energy on Oʻahu should begin with a clear understanding of how much electricity the island actually needs once fossil fuel end uses are electrified. Earlier analysis constructed a fully electrified civilian energy Sankey for Oʻahu that removed overseas aviation fuel, international maritime bunkering, and military … [continued]

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While Hinkley Nuclear Was Being Built, The UK Grid Decarbonized

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The latest announcement about Hinkley Point C was predictable. The first reactor at the plant in Somerset is now expected to begin generating electricity in 2030. The cost estimate has climbed again, now reaching roughly £35B in 2015 pounds or about £49B in current money according to Electricité de France. … [continued]

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VinEnergo Moves Offshore With 10 GW Pipeline & A Target That Will Take Some Proving

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VinGroup is on the move again. Its energy arm, VinEnergo, is asking the market to take a longer view of energy production as it disclosed an initial 10 GW international portfolio by signing development agreements across the Philippines, Denmark, and Sweden. In the course of three years, the company will … [continued]

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Asia-Pacific Takes The Lead In Global Wind Expansion As The Philippines Moves Into The Investment Spotlight

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The global wind industry’s next growth phase is being written in Asia-Pacific, and the shift is happening faster than many expected. The Global Wind Energy Council’s latest market signals show that the region is no longer an emerging contributor but the central driver of record installations, new supply chains and … [continued]

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