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US wind generation fell in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s

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Annual US power generation from wind turbines declined in 2023 for the first time since the mid-1990s – here’s why. gigawatts (GW) of new wind capacity last year, but data from the US Energy Information Administration’s “ Power Plant Operations Report ” show that US wind generation in 2023 totaled 425,235 gigawatt-hours (GWh) – 2.1%

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Altairnano Selected by Hawaii Natural Energy Institute for Wind Energy Integration Demonstration Project

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has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hawai’i Natural Energy Institute (HNEI) of the University of Hawai’i at Manoa and the Hawai’i Electric Light Company to supply a one-megawatt ALTI-ESS energy storage system for a test of wind energy integration. Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc.

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Molycorp’s rare earth reserves at Mountain Pass increase by 36%

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Rare earths and rare metals are critical inputs in existing and emerging applications including hybrid and electric vehicles and wind power turbines. The updated estimate, based on the SEC’s “Industry Guide 7” definition of proven and probable mineral reserves, expands Molycorp’s reserves to 18.4 million short tons.

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China-Based Holding Company to Invest $48.9M in Altair Nanotechnologies for 51%; China Battery Deals

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recently reached a definitive agreement whereby China-based Canon Investment Holdings Limited would purchase newly issued common shares of Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. Altair’s board intends to implement the reverse stock split as previously approved by shareholders, by 15 November 2010. Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc.

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BP Energy Outlook 2030 sees emerging economies leading energy growth to 2030; global CO2 emissions from energy well above IEA 450 scenario

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Between 2010 to 2030 the contribution to energy growth of renewables (solar, wind, geothermal and biofuels) is seen to increase from 5% to 18%. The BP Energy Outlook 2030 is the first of BP’s forward-looking analyses to be published, after 60 years of producing definitive historical data in the BP Statistical Review of World Energy.

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Researchers fully characterize reaction that affects ground-level ozone formation; a small but significant impact on predictive models

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While neither experiment in isolation provided definitive results, by combining the two data sets, the parameters needed for air quality models could be precisely determined. Carter (2010) Rate of Gas Phase Association of Hydroxyl Radical and Nitrogen Dioxide. This work was the synthesis of two very different and difficult experiments.

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Mercedes-Benz outlines synergies between F1 motorsport and production car engineering

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While there is definitely a technology transfer between race and road car engineering, said Paddy Lowe, Executive Director (Technical) at Mercedes AMG Petronas, “ it’s a more subtle process than bolting bits from one car onto another. ”. Since 2010, they have developed together more than 50 engine, transmission and hydraulic oils.

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