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In a milestone, the US exceeds 5 million solar installations

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Photo by RAZE Solar on Unsplash The US has now officially surpassed 5 million solar installations, a significant landmark in its shift toward clean energy, according to data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. Solar arrays have been installed on homes and businesses and as utility-scale solar farms.

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SpaceX moves Super Heavy booster to make room for Mechazilla arm installation

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For the second time, SpaceX has removed the first potentially flightworthy Super Heavy from Starbase’s orbital launch mount – this time to reportedly make room for the installation of a pair of huge ‘Mechazilla’ arms. Finally, the QD arm can then connect Starship to the pad systems. Another rollout.

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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The US Department of Energy is awarding $620 million for projects around the country to demonstrate advanced Smart Grid technologies and integrated systems. Smart grid regional demonstrations involving plug-in vehicles include (ranked by DOE funding): Columbus Southern Power Company (doing business as AEP Ohio).

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DOE to award up to $180M for offshore wind demo projects; targeting lowering levelized cost of energy (LCOE) below 10ยข/kWh

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The US has offshore wind resources estimated at more than 4,000 gigawatts, with strong, consistent winds located in the Atlantic, Pacific, the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico. The primary goals of the Advanced Technology Demonstration Projects are to: Install innovative offshore wind systems in U.S.

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2023

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A Sea-Monster-Proof Internet The initial segment of what will be the first underwater fiber-optic link to skirt the North Pole, connecting Japan and Europe, will light up in early 2023. The components are for startup NuScale , whose design promises to drastically reduce cost and installation time.

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Auto Lobby Wants Input on Government EV Policy Before Changes Are Made

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While it depends on where youโ€™re living, EV sales are slowing down and many electrical grids. However, the proposed solution from many has been to create more toll roads and/or institute a per-mile tax on all vehicles (including EVs) that the government would be able to monitor via vehicular connectivity features.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Enable smart charging and vehicle grid integration through solutions such as demand response, and other energy storage and load management strategies. National Grid. Attract and leverage private, State, and Federal investment in electric vehicle deployment, infrastructure, research and development, and education and outreach.

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