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US Renewable energy sources surpass coal generation

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Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed that the United States generated more electricity from renewable energy sources than coal last year. However, renewable power capacity will vary depending on resource availability. Meanwhile, natural gas, coal, and nuclear generation shares have declined. Data from the U.S.

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China Regulators Approve Acquisition of Australian Coal Company

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China’s National Development and Reform Commission has approved the takeover of Australian coal company Felix Resources Ltd. by the state-owned Yanzhou Coal Mining Co Ltd, China’s fourth-largest coal producer. Felix Resources Mine Locations. Source: Felix. Click to enlarge. Source: Felix. Click to enlarge.

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India enters Argentina’s lithium market with INR 200 cr investment, eyes on rich lithium reserves – ET Auto

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Argentina is part of the “Lithium Triangle” along with Chile and Bolivia with more than half of the world’s total lithium resources and having the distinction of having 2nd largest lithium resources. Ruben Dusso, Catamarca’s Minister of Mines Marcelo Murua, and the Indian High Commissioner to Argentina Dinesh Bhatia.

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This utility in the US Midwest is going to add 3.6 GW of wind and solar

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GW of “always-available resources” by 2030 as backup power during peak demand. It only says that the resources “will only run when needed, meaning they’ll have very low emissions.” However, the utility says it’s still on track to close all its coal plants by 2030. GW of wind and solar appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Tesla’s solar neighborhood in Austin could help TX learn if renewables are viable

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Tesla Energy takes a stand against coal and gas generators in Australia. Elon Musk announced Tesla’s solar neighborhood a few days after Texas Governor Greg Abbott released directives that included streamlining incentives to foster and maintain power sources like natural gas, coal, and nuclear power.

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IEEE’s Plan To Help Combat Climate Change

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Efforts include the work done by societies such as the IEEE Power & Energy Society , to which I belong; conferences such as the IEEE Sustainable Power and Energy Conference ; publications including IEEE Electrification ; and technical standards, like IEEE 1547 for connecting distributed energy resources to the grid. Carbon sequestration.

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Elon Musk discusses potential Tesla investment with Magnolia’s PM

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Mongolia possesses large deposits of coal, copper, gold, silver, and other metallic ores. In February 2023, China Mining Resources Group Co., Mongolia’s New Recovery Policy hopes to boost investment opportunities in the country. . The Asian country’s growth was mainly driven by mining revenue.