Global wind energy will exceed 1 TW by the end of 2023

  • April 14, 2023
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Global wind energy will pass the 1-terawatt (TW) threshold for installed capacity by the end of 2023, according to the newest market outlook from Wood Mackenzie. Luke Lewandowski, Wood Mackenzie research director, said: After needing more than 40 years to reach one TW of installations, the wind industry will reach the next TW of installations […]

Wind turbines are headed to Antarctica – here’s how that works

  • April 14, 2023
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Three new wind turbines will be installed on Ross Island in Antarctica, where they’ll power stations that belong to New Zealand and the US. Wind turbine maker EWT has signed a contract with Antarctica New Zealand to supply and install three DW54X-1MW turbines. They each have a rotor diameter of 54 meters (177 feet) and […]

US supreme court temporarily blocks ruling limiting abortion pill access

  • April 14, 2023
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US supreme court temporarily blocks ruling limiting abortion pill access Samuel Alito imposes five-day stay after ruling by Texas federal judge that would have imposed restrictions on mifepristone US supreme court justice Samuel Alito has temporarily blocked lower court rulings which would have imposed temporary restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone that were set to […]

Podcast: leaked Tesla Model 3 refresh, Powerwall 3, new EPA rules, and more

  • April 14, 2023
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On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the leaked Tesla Model 3 refresh, the upcoming Powerwall 3, new EPA rules, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel – except for this week, […]

Rivian (RIVN) stock tumbles after bullish analyst drastically cuts price target

  • April 14, 2023
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Rivian (RIVN) shares fell Friday after bullish analyst Alexander Potter of Piper Sandler downgraded the EV maker’s stock. Although Potter is still a fan of Rivian’s Tesla-like strategy, he noted deteriorating market conditions and widening losses as reasons for the lower price target. Rivian stock price target downgraded at Piper Sandler Potter reduced his price […]

Biden administration asks US supreme court to halt abortion pill restrictions

  • April 14, 2023
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Biden administration asks US supreme court to halt abortion pill restrictions Limits slated to go into effect at 12.01am Saturday following lower court’s order revoking the FDA’s approval of mifepristone The Biden administration appealed to the US supreme court on Friday asking it to halt an appellate ruling that adds onerous restrictions to a key […]