THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 23 Houston Advanced Research Center issued the following news release:
Winter Storm Uri has plainly shown that the state of Texas has developed an electric power system that does not prioritize infrastructure resilience. Rather, it is a race to the bottom by generators to provide the lowest-priced power, improve efficiency, and ensure cost reductions. This is why Texas usually has some of the lowest power prices in the United States. Additionally, the low price of energy and minimal regulations add another arrow to Texas s quiver in its bid to be a business-friendly state. The unfortunate outcome of this race to the bottom is that there is minimal investment in our power infrastructure. The market structure promotes under-investment to ensure a low pricing environment.
February 21, 2021
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Gary Jackson
During recent interviews on the newly launched Project Preparation Facility (PPF) – established by the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) – the host asked an interesting question: “what kind of uptake does the PPF expect in 2021 given the region’s current challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic?”
It is an interesting question because it contains the justification for its own answer.
The PPF anticipates high levels of interest in sustainable energy project development support precisely because of the external pressures the region faces.
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By Dr Gary Jackson, Executive Director, CCREEE
During recent interviews on the newly launched Project Preparation Facility (PPF) – established by the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) – the host asked an interesting question: “what kind of uptake does the PPF expect in 2021 given the region’s current challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic?” It is an interesting question because it contains the justification for its own answer. The PPF anticipates high levels of interest in sustainable energy project development support precisely because of the external pressures the region faces.
Study underway to determine cost of floating windfarm off Hawaii
Federal study is underway to figure out cost of floating windfarm in Oahu waters By Chelsea Davis | February 4, 2021 at 11:06 PM HST - Updated February 5 at 9:57 AM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Floating windfarms can be found in Europe and are being talked about in places like California. Now, they could be a reality in the Hawaiian Islands.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory is studying how much would a floating windfarm cost in waters off Oahu. However, like the turbines on land, some in Hawaii say they wonât be welcome.
âLooking at the beautiful ocean and beautiful Diamond Head and see ugly windmills in the middle of the ocean,â said Ewa Beach state Sen. Kurt Fevella.