Electricity News in March 2021

Shanghai Electric Signs Agreement to Launch PEM Hydrogen Production Technology R&D Center, Empowering Green Hydrogen Development in China

Shanghai Electric PEM Hydrogen R&D Center advances green hydrogen via PEM electrolysis, modular megawatt electrolyzers,…
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Mercury in $3 billion takeover bid for Tilt Renewables

Mercury Energy Tilt Renewables acquisition signals a trans-Tasman energy push as PowAR and Mercury split…
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GE to create 300 new jobs at French offshore wind blade factory

LM Wind Power Cherbourg Recruitment 2021 targets 300 new hires for offshore wind manufacturing, wind…
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German steel powerhouse turns to 'green' hydrogen produced using huge wind turbines

Green Hydrogen for Steelmaking enables decarbonization in Germany by powering electrolyzers with wind turbines at…
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More Polar Vortex 2021 Fallout (and Texas Two-Step): Monitor For ERCOT Identifies Improper Payments For Ancillary Services

ERCOT Ancillary Services Clawback and VOLL Pricing summarize PUCT and IMM actions on load shed,…
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Westinghouse AP1000 Nuclear Plant Breaks A First Refueling Outage Record

AP1000 Refueling Outage Record showcases Westinghouse nuclear power excellence as Sanmen Unit 2 completes its…
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Whooping cranes steer clear of wind turbines when selecting stopover sites

Whooping crane migration near wind turbines shows strong avoidance of stopover habitat within 5 km,…
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Renewables Are Ready to Deliver a Renewable World - Time for Action for 100% Renewable Energy Globally

100% Renewable Energy Transition unites solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, and bioenergy with storage, smart grids,…
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Biden's interior dept. acts quickly on Vineyard Wind

Vineyard Wind I advances as BOEM issues a final environmental impact statement for the 800…
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CALIFORNIA: Why your electricity prices are soaring

California Electricity Prices are surging across PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E territories, driven by fixed grid…
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Major investments by Canada and Quebec in electric vehicle battery assembly

Lion Electric Battery Plant Quebec secures near $100M public investment for an automated battery-pack assembly…
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Why Canada should invest in "macrogrids" for greener, more reliable electricity

Canadian electricity transmission enables grid resilience, long-distance power trade, and decarbonization by integrating renewables, hydroelectric…
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Canada, Germany to work together on clean energy

Clean Energy Transition spans hydrogen strategies, offshore wind and undersea cables, decarbonization pledges, and net-zero…
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COVID-19 pandemic zaps electricity usage in Ontario as people stay home

Ontario Electricity Demand 2020 shows a rare decline amid COVID-19, with higher residential peak load,…
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Site C mega dam billions over budget but will go ahead: B.C. premier

Site C Dam Update outlines hydroelectric budget overruns, geotechnical risks, COVID-19 construction delays, BC Hydro…
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