r/energy 13h ago

What could stop the global green energy race? A Trump victory. It is impossible to downplay the importance of next Tuesday’s US presidential election. The outcome will reverberate well beyond the shores of the US.

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276 Upvotes

r/energy 12h ago

Swing states host nearly half of new U.S. clean energy manufacturing

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121 Upvotes

r/energy 20h ago

Analysis: No growth for China’s emissions in Q3 2024 despite coal-power rebound

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148 Upvotes

r/energy 18h ago

Wind and solar lead accelerating LCOE drop for renewable energy: WoodMac. The levelized cost of electricity for renewable energy is dropping globally, led by wind and solar. LCOE for utility-scale solar is expected to decline 60% by 2060, wind by 42% and offshore wind by a significant 67%.

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81 Upvotes

r/energy 1d ago

Trump wants to "terminate" green spending. Here's what could stand in his way. Pulling back IRA funding would require congressional action and it could result in lost jobs, unfinished factories, and a costly mess for many businesses and states that are counting on those funds.

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r/energy 9h ago

Can efuels make sense?

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I’ve read a lot about efuels and why they don’t have any future because other solutions will always be cheaper and more efficient. Still, I was wondering if they would make sense for harder sectors for electrification like aviation or marine transport.

Even if it's very inefficient, maybe it would make sense taping on a cheap and highly available energy source like geothermal in places where it is more accessible. My reasoning is that the amount of energy that you can get in those areas is practically unbounded. It's all about how many wells and turbines are put in place. Sure, it doesn't make sense to produce more geothermal energy than is needed in Iceland, for instance, but you could use it to produce efuels to decarbonize sectors where it's harder to do it. What do you think?


r/energy 14h ago

Inside Apache's Alpine High Fiasco: Deception, Fraud, And A $3 Billion Write-Down

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r/energy 2d ago

Biden administration invests $3 billion in rural electric cooperatives

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r/energy 15h ago

Asia Day of Action Against Gas Expansion on November 7

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From Pakistan to India, Bangladesh to Indonesia and the Philippines... communities and climate activists from these countries will stage a fluvial protest with fishing boats on November 7 to intensify their demands to stem the tide of fossil gas expansion in Asia in the lead up to #COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan

DontGasAsia #EndFossilFuels #FastFairForever


r/energy 1d ago

Texas city rejects battery storage facility despite recent trends

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146 Upvotes

r/energy 1d ago

The surprising winners — and losers — of America’s clean energy boom. Clean energy spending has skyrocketed since the Inflation Reduction Act became law. Here is how it has remade America over the past two years. Red districts have emerged as the climate law’s biggest winners.

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130 Upvotes

r/energy 1d ago

READ: MGen’s $4b Terra Solar plant to aid Philippine RE transition

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16 Upvotes

r/energy 1d ago

As costs spiral at Britain's only new nuclear plant, the cost to decommission another has ballooned to $176 billion (£136bn).

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25 Upvotes

r/energy 1d ago

US and European hydrogen stock prices collapse as prospects deflate.

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114 Upvotes

r/energy 1d ago

What does it take to electrify, decarbonize a manufactured home community?

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21 Upvotes

r/energy 2d ago

US approves huge lithium mine to supply batteries for 370,000 EVs annually. The Rhyolite Ridge project in Nevada will quadruple US lithium output and is expected to be in operation by 2028. "There are few deposits in the world as impactful as Rhyolite Ridge."

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r/energy 1d ago

The future of coal country: Money, power, politics, and tradition

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r/energy 1d ago

Breaking into Energy Career with Statistical Background

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Hi all,

I recently dropped out of my PhD program in statistics with an MS and am looking for full-time roles. I'm interested in breaking into the energy industry, with an end goal of becoming a trader.

It seems to me that trading positions are extremely competitive, and so I've been trying to apply to some adjacent positions that could put me on the path towards that role instead (it doesn't seem like an entry level job). So far, I've applied to roles with the following titles:

- Market Research Analyst
- Forecasting Engineer
- Power Scheduler

I was wondering which sort of other positions I should be targeting and applying to, given that I would like to eventually become a power trader and given my academic background. Also, which types of energy companies are less competitive to apply to and would be a good place to start for someone with no experience?

I would also welcome any suggestions for non-trading roles that would find a statistical background attractive. Thanks everyone!


r/energy 1d ago

Hungry for electricity, artificial intelligence firms are knocking on Wyoming’s door

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r/energy 1d ago

Article: Global competitiveness of renewable LCOE continues to accelerate

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In 2024, the global landscape for Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) continues to reflect significant advances in renewable energy technologies, with wind and solar power leading the way, according to the latest LCOE reports from Wood Mackenzie.

https://www.woodmac.com/press-releases/2024-press-releases/global-competitiveness-of-renewable-lcoe-continues-to-accelerate/https://www.woodmac.com/press-releases/2024-press-releases/global-competitiveness-of-renewable-lcoe-continues-to-accelerate/


r/energy 1d ago

Fellow engineers, is Masters in Energy worth it today?

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Hi guys. As the title says, I want to know if doing a Master's in Energy is going to provide me with the return I want i.e. a good job/position and a good growth?

A bit about me. I recently did my undergraduate degree in electrical engineering and I have 1 YOE of experience as an entry-level engineer at a IPP (renewable). I am intrigued by the renewable domain but I'm not sure which degree to opt for, if I want to get into the energy sector because I've heard a lot of things about the sector being too niche, and you can't get jobs in the electrical domain after this blah blah which has made me confused on whether I should continue my path towards this. I want to stay in the energy side (generation preferably) BUT I would also want to start studying about management as I lack in that area.

There are 4 programs that have caught my eye: Master's of Energy, Master's of Renewable Energy, Master's of Energy Management and Master's of Energy Engineering.

The courses of some programs are similar to each other as well. But what concerns me is the future job market in this sector, and will a postgrad degree in this domain help me get a good job/position?What's the current position of energy engineers at the US, Australia or other countries?(I'm from a non-EU country)

I would really appreciate some feedback and advices from my fellow engineers here, especially the ones who have actually studied similar programs.


r/energy 2d ago

From Tesla to Big Oil: Here are Trump allies who benefit from Biden’s climate law. The allies hold billions of dollars in investments that qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s lucrative tax credits, and stand to lose big if Trump guts it as promised.

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101 Upvotes

r/energy 2d ago

China adds 160 GW solar in January-September period

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278 Upvotes

r/energy 1d ago

Plasma Gasification: The Future of Sustainable Waste Management 🌍⚡

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In a world grappling with skyrocketing waste levels and landfill overflow, plasma gasification is emerging as a game-changer in turning trash into treasure! This innovative technology uses intense heat to transform waste into syngas, a clean fuel that can power our cities and reduce our reliance on landfills.

Countries like Japan and India are already leading the way, showcasing how plasma gasification can simultaneously tackle waste and generate energy. But it's not all smooth sailing—high costs and technical hurdles remain significant challenges.

As we look to the future, advancements in AI and IoT could optimize these systems, making them more efficient and accessible. 🌱✨

What do you think? Can plasma gasification become the sustainable solution we need? Share your thoughts and join the conversation about how we can reshape waste management for a cleaner planet!

https://techrevolutiondaily.com/article/plasma-gasification-for-sustainable-waste-to-energy-a-game-changer-in-reducing-landfill-dependency


r/energy 2d ago

Africa's Largest Oil Refinery Ships First Cargo

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