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US wind generation fell in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s

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Annual US power generation from wind turbines declined in 2023 for the first time since the mid-1990s – here’s why. gigawatts (GW) of new wind capacity last year, but data from the US Energy Information Administration’s “ Power Plant Operations Report ” show that US wind generation in 2023 totaled 425,235 gigawatt-hours (GWh) – 2.1%

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The size of Washington State’s largest wind farm just got cut by 50%

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Washington State’s energy board cut the size of what would have been the state’s largest wind farm in half yesterday – here’s why. Wind farm controversy in Washington State The $1.7 billion, 1,150-megawatt (MW) Horse Heaven Clean Energy Center combines wind, solar, and battery storage.

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2025 Ford Ranger Raptor Review -- Golden Retriever Boyfriend

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So will Chevy, and its Colorado ZR2 will functionally go anywhere anyone might need it to for around the $60,000 mark. Plus the super cool and free Shelter Green paint, which is now in my personal running for the best color Ford makes on any of its current lineup. Here, the Golden Retriever Boyfriend personality is on full display.

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USA Rare Earth acquires US rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing capability from Hitachi; mine-to-magnet

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Demand for rare earth magnets is being driven by electric vehicles (electric motors and batteries), wind generators (direct drive generators), medical devices (personal “vital signs” monitors and medical imaging machines), smart phones, and aerospace/defense applications, where high-performance in extreme conditions is important.

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The US government opens 22 million acres of federal lands to solar

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The plan is an update of the Bureau of Land Management’s 2012 Western Solar Plan , which originally identified areas for solar development in six states – Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. BLM’s proposal is a big step in the right direction and recognizes the key role solar plays in our energy economy.

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The World’s Most Popular EVs Aren’t Cars, Trucks, or Motorcycles

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They've been a boon to hard-working delivery persons during the pandemic (and their impatient customers), and commuters who don't care to be a sweaty mess when they arrive. Battery Range vs. Reality A big issue with e-bike range claims is that there are so many variables: Rider weight, wind and tire resistance, varying terrain and topography.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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for High Power Wind Generators The University of Houston will develop a new, low-cost. superconducting wire that can be used in future advanced wind turbine generators. used to make a wind turbine generator lighter, more powerful, and more efficient. has traditionally been too expensive to use in wind generators.

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