
Renewable Energy Development Boom in Louisiana
Entergy Louisiana is calling for a record expansion of renewable solar energy to meet Louisiana’s sustainability needs.
Entergy Louisiana is calling for a record expansion of renewable solar energy to meet Louisiana’s sustainability needs.
SOLARCYCLE raises $25 million to reinvent solar panel recycling and build a sustainable supply chain for the solar industry.
The United States is investing heavily in hydrogen, a competitive and storable renewable energy source. Thanks to a series of initiatives, the industry is being revived to catch up and allow for increased production of green and blue hydrogen.
Shell Offshore Inc. announced its commitment to a new offshore project in the Gulf of Mexico. The Dover project, which will be attached to Shell’s Appomattox production hub, is expected to begin production by the end of 2024 and produce up to 21,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day at its peak.
The U.S. government has given its approval for the Willow oil project. The environmental associations have announced their intention to take the government to court for not considering alternatives to mitigate the negative effects of the project.
German automaker Volkswagen is continuing its transition to electric mobility by announcing the opening of its first battery plant in North America, in Canada. This decision comes against a backdrop of competition with world leader Tesla and the race for subsidies on both sides of the Atlantic.
The U.S. government has given the green light to the Willow oil project in Alaska, much to the dismay of environmental groups who denounce the devastating effects of the project on wildlife and the climate. To address these concerns, the government is also announcing additional environmental protections in the area.
U.S. and European leaders discussed the energy transition at a meeting in Washington, seeking to avoid unhealthy competition. Negotiations have been announced for a targeted agreement on strategic metals, while Joe Biden has promised to work to avoid a zero-sum competition in government support.
OCI Solar Power recently upgraded its Alamo 2 solar farm to maximize the performance and reliability of its installations.
Joe Biden’s decision on the Willow oil project in Alaska is highly anticipated. The economic stakes are enormous, but environmental groups are campaigning to prevent it, pointing to the environmental consequences and the climate commitments of the Biden administration.