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A Florida utility ditches coal, doubles its solar, and leaves out a big part of its story

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Florida utility Tampa Electric Co. has announced it will retire three coal units and double its solar output within two years. more… The post A Florida utility ditches coal, doubles its solar, and leaves out a big part of its story appeared first on Electrek.

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NREL researchers point toward building energy efficiency instead of long-term storage

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Incorporating energy efficiency measures can reduce the amount of storage needed to power the nation’s buildings entirely with renewable energy, according to analysis conducted by researchers at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). —William Livingood, co-author.

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SpaceX Cargo Dragon returns from International Space Station after 36-day stay

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After 36 days docked to the International Space Station, a SpaceX Cargo Dragon successfully splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Tampa, Florida. In all, the Cargo Dragon, C209, spent 39 days in space after launching from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on March 21st.

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US DOE Awarding Up To $62M for Concentrating Solar Power Research and Development

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The US Department of Energy has selected 13 projects for investment of up to $62 million over five years to research, develop, and demonstrate Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) systems capable of providing low-cost electrical power. These selections include: Abengoa Solar, Inc. Lakewood, CO – up to $10.6 million. .

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NDEW wrap-up (Part II)

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The presence of the Sunseeker solar car racing team from Western Michigan University was another popular attraction, the squad bringing its latest racing car for display. Check out more photos from Tampa here. This encouraged many families with school-aged children to attend. Check out the local TV news report. Email Address.

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DOE NETL selects 12 fossil-fuel power systems projects for funding

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The US Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has selected 12 projects to receive funding through its Crosscutting Research Program’s Transitional Technology Development to Enable Highly Efficient Power Systems with Carbon Management initiative. Alstom Power Inc. Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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The new ARPA-E selections focus on accelerating innovations in clean technology while increasing US competitiveness in rare earth alternatives and breakthroughs in biofuels, thermal storage, grid controls, and solar power electronics. Solar ADEPT: Solar Agile Delivery of Electrical Power Technology ($14.7

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