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Rio Tinto taps GE Vernova to modernize historic hydropower plant (Thu, 03 Jul 2025)
Rio Tinto is partnering with GE Vernova to modernize eight turbine-alternator units at its nearly century-old Isle-Maligne hydropower plant in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.
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Louisiana is latest state to redefine natural gas — a planet-warming fossil fuel — as green energy (Wed, 02 Jul 2025)
Louisiana’s law orders state agencies and utilities regulators to “prioritize” natural gas, along with nuclear power, on the grounds that it will improve the affordability and reliability of the state's electricity.
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What will the rise of floating solar panels mean for wildlife? (Tue, 01 Jul 2025)
As the market for floatovoltaics explodes, scientists are studying how to make the systems also work for waterbirds and other organisms.
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TVA moves forward with grid stability project at retired coal plant (Mon, 30 Jun 2025)
TVA plans to repurpose its retire Bull Run coal-fired plant with synchronous condensers for grid stability.
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How widespread is the hail problem for solar? (Fri, 27 Jun 2025)
The latest Solar Risk Assessment, led by kWh Analyics, highlights performance, manufacturing and weather-related issues for the industry.
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Factor This finance and development roundup: Adapture, Airloom, Arevon, Prevalon, RWE (Fri, 27 Jun 2025)
Big batteries, next-gen wind turbine tech, and Kentucky's biggest solar project headline this week's roundup.
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Can we meet climate goals without fixing our food? – This Week in Cleantech (Fri, 27 Jun 2025)
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes.
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Do you care about fleet EV charging or advanced line ratings? Don’t miss these sessions at DTECH Midwest (Thu, 26 Jun 2025)
The first-ever DTECH Midwest, presented by OATI, is being held in Minneapolis, Minnesota from July 14 through July 16, 2025.
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Kansas EV manufacturer deploys largest fleet of electric terminal tractors in the Port of LA (Thu, 26 Jun 2025)
Orange EV's initial deployment of electric terminal tractors will replace nearly 30% of Pier 400's diesel fleet.
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Kansas companies share anxiety about potential cuts to federal renewable energy tax incentives (Thu, 26 Jun 2025)
Lobbying is intensifying as the Senate prepares to amend House legislation.
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