Category: Electric Light and Power

US Solar Panel Makers Try to Catch China With a Big Leap in Technology

The New York Times – Business:
Manufacturers say they are close to perfecting a new, more efficient solar panel that could help the United States reclaim ground it lost.
The World Needs Better Power Grids. Why Smaller May Be Better.

The New York Times – Business:
Jonas Birgersson, a Swedish entrepreneur, wants to use decentralized networks modeled on the internet to transform how electricity is distributed.
Iran War Will Make Winter More Expensive for Some Americans

The New York Times – Business:
The cost of heating oil, which is similar to diesel and used extensively in Northeastern states, has climbed sharply because of the war in Iran.
Court Strikes Down Trump Order to Keep an Aging Coal-Burning Plant Running

The New York Times – Business:
The 64-year-old Michigan power plant was set to retire. Then the Trump administration intervened in a way that overstepped its authority, a court ruled.
California, an Environmental Bastion, Warms to Nuclear Energy

The New York Times – Business:
The state is considering extending the life of its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, and allowing construction of new reactors to help meet its clean energy goals.
California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill

The New York Times – Business:
Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their rising electricity costs.
The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.
‘It’s Been Terrible’: Thousands in Indiana Remain Without Power

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Gov. Mike Braun called on the local utility to “match the urgency” of Gary area residents who have had to endure an outage approaching its second week.
How ‘Harry Potter’ Fans Protected Dobby’s Grave From the Path of a U.K.-Ireland Power Line

The New York Times – Movies:
Here lies Dobby, a free elf. There will be no electricity cables in sight.
Trump’s Push for More A.I. Data Centers Will Mean Major Air Pollution

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards

The New York Times – Business:
Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.
Energy Department Orders Data Centers to Tap Backup Power

The New York Times – Business:
As triple-digit heat engulfs much of the United States, the Trump administration wants grid managers to require the use of backup power that often goes unused.