Category Archives: Energy

Baltic grid divorce will further isolate Russian exclave in the EU

Kaliningrad faces new isolation within Europe as the Baltic States have opted for the European electricity grid over Russia’s. When the Soviets won Königsberg in 1946, the fortress-like slice of land between Poland and Lithuania was their bulwark in the … Continue reading

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Possum Point powers up for data centers

By Peter Cary Contributing Writer: Prince William Times, Jan 15, 2025 Some hoped the Possum Point power plant, located on scenic bluffs above the Potomac River, might shutter over the next several years as Virginia weaned itself from fossil fuels, … Continue reading

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‘Monumental’ solar project unveiled

North Stafford High School’s rooftop array will save system $2.8M CATHY DYSON – The Free Lance–Star Stafford County officials and high school students joined with state senators and a White House economist Thursday to unveil Virginia’s largest school solar array. … Continue reading

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“BYD is launching its next-gen Blade EV battery soon with more range and even lower cost”

BYD is expected to launch its next-gen Blade EV battery later this year. The battery will promote more range at an even lower cost. Will the new battery be BYD’s X-factor in its “liberation battle” over gas-powered vehicles? FinDreams, BYD’s … Continue reading

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Toyota’s development of solid state EV batteries

Toyota says it is close to being able to manufacture next-generation solid-state batteries at the same rate as existing batteries for electric vehicles, marking a milestone in the global race to commercialise the technology. Its headway in manufacturing technology follows … Continue reading

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“Europe seems to have adapted to life without Russian gas”

European countries dealing with recent transportation issues in the Middle East have not experienced an increase in gas prices, which may indicate their success in weaning themselves off Russian gas. Although the dangers of shipping through the Red Sea have … Continue reading

Posted in Energy, Europe, Russia, TTG, Ukraine Crisis | 23 Comments

Europe Swears Off Russian Gas. The Unexpected Price.

Last year at this time, Europeans worried about freezing without natural gas imports from Russia. That didn’t happen, and won’t this year. The European Union enters the winter of 2023-2024 with gas storage tanks nearly 95% full. Germany and its … Continue reading

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“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity”

China has refused to invest in Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline and demanded more gas discounts, The South China Morning Post writes. China is unwilling to invest in the new pipeline, offering Russia to pay the multibillion-dollar construction bill … Continue reading

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Nuclear energy in Europe

Poland is starting to build a fleet of large reactors TODAY, immediately after signing contracts. They have this one great chance to bury Germany economically. Germany’s economy was based on large and middle-sized industrial companies running on cheap energy. Where … Continue reading

Posted in Energy, Europe, TTG | 33 Comments