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                                           Sunset  and Sunrise in Geothermal Plants : Photo Credit Ormat Technologies Inc Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy that is generated by harnessing the heat from the Earth's core. The heat is generated by the decay of radioactive elements in the Earth's crust and is conveyed to the surface through hot water and steam reservoirs. The Sun plays a role in the generation of geothermal energy because it is responsible for the Earth's internal heat. The Sun's energy heats the Earth's surface, which causes water to evaporate and become part of the hydrologic cycle. The water then seeps into the Earth's crust, where it is heated by the Earth's internal heat, and then rises back to the surface as hot water and steam. This process is known as geothermal convection. Additionally, The Sun also plays a role in the potential of the Earth's geothermal resources. The heat flow from the Earth's interior is influen

DOE seal (Image: @energy-gov) Recommendations come in a new report Transforming the US Department of Energy: Paving the Way to Commercialize Advanced Nuclear Energy Are you curious about the future of advanced nuclear technology and its potential to combat climate change? The Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) has released a groundbreaking report that delves into the role of the US Department of Energy (DOE) in driving the commercialization of these cutting-edge technologies. The report reveals a host of intriguing recommendations for the DOE, including the establishment of an Advanced Nuclear Energy Earthshot to establish the United States as a global leader in the field The non-profit think-tank, NIA, has released a report that highlights the need for the Department of Energy (DOE) to transform itself into a better partner for the emerging advanced nuclear energy industry. The report states that the entrepreneurial culture of the industry is a strength, but it requires a well-suited f

image source:(Unsplash.com Zbynek burival) The U.S. Department of Energy's National Community Solar Partnership (NCSP) has taken a significant step forward in promoting the deployment of community solar projects that are equitable and exemplify best practices. The Community Power Accelerator™, along with its $10 million prize, aims to leverage $5 billion in private-sector financing commitments to assist community-based organizations and other mission-aligned project developers in securing financing and constructing community solar projects, particularly in disadvantaged and underrepresented communities. This innovative program brings together a diverse group of stakeholders including investors, philanthropic organizations, developers, community-based organizations, and technical experts, all working together to increase the number of equitable community solar projects that are financed and deployed. Developers will receive technical assistance and access to a Learning Lab, which wi

Photo Credit :Wikipedia  Occidental Petroleum Headquarters Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: OXY) is securing drilling permits in Colorado with unprecedented regularity, a trend that has the energy giant's CEO envisioning ambitious carbon capture and enhanced oil recovery projects in the state. The Houston-based company, which is Colorado's largest oil and gas producer, may have faced a rare setback in March, but has since grown comfortable enough with the state's stringent regulations to consider Colorado as a key player in the company's low-carbon oil vision, on par with its larger operations in Texas - as long as regulatory predictability can be maintained, according to Occidental CEO Vicki Hollub in an exclusive interview with the Denver Business Journal. Hollub's ambitious vision for the future includes investing in Colorado plants that capture carbon dioxide from the air and use it to enhance oil well production, as well as in new natural gas-burning power pla

Photo Credit: World Oil WildFire Energy has made a significant acquisition in the Brazos Valley region of its Eagle Ford asset from Chesapeake Energy Corporation.  The acquisition includes approximately 377,000 net acres and 1,350 wells, positioning WildFire as a leading operator in the Eastern Eagle Ford basin with a total of 2,000 gross wells on 600,000 contiguous net acres.  The acreage acquired had an average net daily production of 27,700 boe (85% liquid) during Q3 2022 and as of December 31, 2021, had net proved reserves of 96.8 MMboe. This acquisition is highly synergistic with WildFire's existing assets and the consolidation of 600,000 contiguous acres is transformative for the company. It will drive economies of scale and deliver more high-margin barrels to the advantageous Gulf Coast market.  WildFire Energy is an independent energy platform company formed to acquire and optimize production-weighted oil and gas assets, and is led by CEO Anthony Bahr, President and COO Ste

The Mochovce nuclear power plant (Image: Slovenské elektrárne) The Nuclear Regulatory Authority of Slovakia has granted approval for the next phase of the Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant, the energy start-up phase, which will see the reactor's power increased to 5%. The phase will involve a series of rigorous tests, including simulations of scenarios that are unlikely to occur during normal operation. The power of the reactor will be gradually increased, with tests conducted at each stage, and when the reactor reaches 20% power and sufficient steam is produced, the first turbine-generator will be connected to the electricity system of the Slovak Republic, marking the beginning of low-carbon electricity flowing into the grid. Construction on the first two units of the 471 MWe VVER began in 1982, and units 3 and 4 were slated to begin construction in 1986, but were put on hold in 1992. The first two units were completed and began operation in 1998 and 1999, with the completion of units

© shutterstock/Scharfsinn Are you ready to revolutionize the future of energy? The Clean Hydrogen Partnership has launched a €195m research call for projects that will push the boundaries of hydrogen technology and help society achieve net zero emissions.  This massive funding opportunity is focused on essential priorities outlined in the Strategic Research Agenda, with the goal of directly and quantitatively impacting the objectives of the Clean Hydrogen JU. But hurry, the call ends on April 18th! The European Union is making big moves in the hydrogen game. The REPowerEU directive has set the ambitious target of producing and importing 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen by 2030, bringing the total to a staggering 20 million tonnes annually by the end of the decade. But what exactly is the Clean Hydrogen Partnership? It's a public-private initiative supporting research and innovation in hydrogen technologies throughout Europe. The project will receive €1bn from the EU between