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New York Times
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- New York Times
Nuclear Power Needs Influencers?
'You have to go see the waste — did you see the waste?' Isabelle Boemeke shouted into the wind, which whipped her long, dark braid behind her as she stood on the California shoreline in San Luis Obispo. The waste in question was the leftover uranium rods from producing nuclear energy, which are stored in thick casks of steel and concrete to keep them, at least theoretically, safely away from human beings. (Those who oppose the plant have their doubts.) Ms. Boemeke once kissed one of these casks. In the distance behind her, occasionally visible behind the thick sea fog, was Diablo Canyon Power Plant, a nuclear power facility situated on a cartoonishly beautiful stretch of coastline. Dressed in a blazer with sharp pointed shoulders and asymmetrical silver earrings, Ms. Boemeke looked like the heroine of a dystopian novel set sometime in the future. (A future where Prada is still making loafers — more than slightly impractical for the rocky terrain.) Several of the plant's employees looked on, alert. In 2020, Ms. Boemeke, a Brazilian model who has posed for brands including Cult Gaia, began posting on social media as Isodope, a persona she created for her nuclear advocacy work. On Isodope's Instagram and TikTok pages, Ms. Boemeke uses familiar influencer tropes like 'get ready with me' videos, fitness regimens and beauty routines. The point is to make nuclear energy appear cool while rendering high-level concepts digestible for a mainstream, very online audience. Ms. Boemeke has explained fusion and fission using Legos, and compared uranium pellets (which she also calls 'magic spicy rocks') to gummy bears, for scale. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sabanci Renewables Deepens U.S. Presence with Latest Acquisition of Texas Solar Project
New investment shows Sabanci on track to meet 2030 goal of 3,000 MWdc renewables portfolio, signaling strong execution track record in U.S. clean energy market. McLennan County, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2025) - Sabanci Renewables, the U.S.-based renewables platform of Sabanci Group, has acquired the 156 MWdc Pepper Solar Power Plant in McLennan County, Texas, from OCI Energy. The transaction marks Sabanci Renewables' third utility-scale solar project in the U.S. and further solidifies its growing footprint in the ERCOT market. Image caption: Sabanci Renewables deepens U.S. presence with latest acquisition of Texas solar projectTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: With this latest addition, Sabanci Renewables now holds 660 MWdc of solar capacity either operational or under construction, building toward its long-term goal of a 3,000 MWdc renewable portfolio by 2030. The Pepper Solar Power Plant is expected to begin construction in December 2025 and, once operational, will produce 292 GWh of clean energy annually, which is enough to power 28,000 homes, whilst preventing 133,000 tons of CO₂ emissions each year. "Pepper Solar is an exciting next step that reflects both our growing confidence in the U.S. renewables space as well as proving our ability to execute at scale," said Tolga Kaan Doğancıoğlu, CEO of Sabanci Climate Technologies. "Pepper SPP will strengthen our position as a long-term, reliable player in the market." Image caption: Tolga Kaan Doğancıoglu, CEO of Sabanci Climate TechnologiesTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: High-quality projects backed by strong financial structures Sabanci Renewables has adopted a consistent approach to its U.S. expansion: focusing on high-quality projects, working with proven local and international partners, and implementing strong financial structures, including tax equity financing. All three of Sabanci's projects, Cutlass II, Oriana, and Pepper, are located within ERCOT, underscoring its strategic commitment to the Texas energy market. "We focus on the right projects delivered in the right way, and that's been our approach from day one," Doğancıoğlu added. "We see each project as an opportunity to earn the trust of our partners and stakeholders through consistent, disciplined execution. This latest acquisition is a proud reflection of our enduring commitment to renewable energy transformation and our dedication to bridging today with a better tomorrow." The acquisition aligns with Sabanci Group's 100-year legacy of responsible growth and long-term value creation. With roots in Türkiye, the Group has built a global reputation across energy, financial services, industrials, and building materials. Sabanci Renewables is its dedicated vehicle for clean energy growth in the U.S. About Sabanci Renewables Sabanci Renewables is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sabancı Holding, one of Türkiye's leading conglomerates, founded in 1925. Sabancı Holding is engaged in a wide variety of business activities through its subsidiaries and affiliates, in energy, banking, financial services, industrials, building materials, digital, and retail sectors. Sabanci Renewables is targeting to establish 3 GW of renewable portfolio in the U.S. by the end of 2030. With Cutlass II and Oriana Solar, Sabanci Renewables owns 504 MW of capacity. Learn more at Contact:Emrah Anabaleanabal@ To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Arab Times
23-06-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
PM Chairs Meeting On Power And Water Projects Progress
KUWAIT CITY, June 23: His Highness the Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah, presided over a high-level meeting at Bayan Palace on Monday to review progress on upcoming national projects focused on power generation and water distillation. The meeting addressed updates on key energy initiatives, including the Shagaya and Abdaliya renewable energy projects; Phases II and III of the Al-Zour North Power Plant; Phase I of both the Khairan and Nuwaiseeb Power Plants; as well as Phase II of the Subiya Power Plant enhancement and Phase IV of its expansion. These projects aim to boost the country's electricity generation capacity from the current 19,000 megawatts to 33,050 megawatts by 2031—an increase of 14,050 megawatts. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of mobilizing all available resources and removing obstacles to ensure these critical development projects are completed within the scheduled timeline. He also highlighted the need to revise existing legislation to enable private companies to participate in electricity generation. Additionally, he expressed appreciation for the dedicated efforts of the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy and other relevant agencies, urging them to maintain the highest standards of quality in execution. The meeting was attended by Abdulaziz Dakhil Al-Dakhil, Head of the Prime Minister's Office; Dr. Subaih Abdulaziz Al-Mukhaizeem, Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy; along with several senior ministry officials.
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Daily Express
17-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Don't protest energy projects: Pangi plant not behind Beaufort floods
Published on: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025 By: Crystal E Hermenegildus Text Size: Yaakob (right) during the interview. Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Electricity Chairman Datuk Seri Madius Tangau said the support of all stakeholders is essential to ensure that efforts to increase the state's power supply can move forward smoothly. He said this is needed to meet the increasing demand, the Energy Commission has, in principle, approved for another run-off river scheme at the Pangi Hydroelectric Power Plant site. Advertisement He urged the public to avoid protesting or resisting energy projects that are critical to strengthening Sabah's power supply. 'This development (Pangi) could boost power generation to over 400kW (kilowatt), approaching 500kW,' Madius said during the official relaunch of the Pangi Hydroelectric Plant's operations in Tenom on Wednesday. Responding to concerns from the public, especially those in Beaufort, he clarified that the Pangi plant is not the cause of flooding in the district, despite frequent claims. 'We've been briefed that the Pangi plant isn't responsible for the floods in Beaufort, so we hope there won't be any further objections from the local communities,' Madius said. Advertisement He explained that the flooding and landslide at the plant site in 2022 were partly due to human activities, while the ongoing floods in Beaufort and surrounding areas are unrelated. 'The Pangi plant isn't a dam and doesn't release water, so it doesn't contribute to flooding downstream,' Madius said. With several major projects underway, including the 100MW (megawatt) Battery Energy Storage System in Lahad Datu, the Rental Gas Project in Kimanis, and the Kimanis Power Plant, Madius expressed confidence that Sabah is on track to reach its goal of 20 per cent power reserve by the end of this year. Meanwhile, Sabah is still waiting for Sarawak to complete its part of the much-anticipated Sabah-Sarawak 275kV transmission grid interconnection project, which is essential for both states to move forward with plans to strengthen their power supply systems. Sabah Electricity Chief Executive Officer, Mohd Yaakob Jaafar, said that while Sabah finished its portion of the project last year, Sarawak is currently facing construction delays. 'There are indications that Sarawak aims to complete their side within this year, but based on our assessment, it may take a bit longer,' he said during a visit to the hydroelectric plant in Tenom on Wednesday. Once the entire project is completed, Sabah expects an immediate boost of about 30MW to its power reserves, with the potential to scale up to 300MW. Yaakob also said Sabah is currently preparing a feasibility study for a separate interconnection linking Tawau to North Kalimantan, and consultants have already been appointed for the task. However, he said, a grant initially provided by the United States for this study had been withdrawn due to recent shifts in the US administration. 'We now need to consult with our international partners to determine the best way to move forward with the study,' he said. Yaakob added that a meeting was set to take place in Jakarta on Thursday, led by the Asean Centre for Energy, with participation from Indonesia's Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) and Sabah Electricity, to address this and other related issues. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Associated Press
09-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Optimus Energy Launches emsys VPP-powered Virtual Power Plant to Trade Renewable Energy in Greece
OLDENBURG, LOWER SAXONY, GERMANY, April 9, 2025 / / -- Optimus Energy has contracted the German service provider emsys VPP to supply its Virtual Power Plant (VPP) for trading renewable energy in Greece's wholesale electricity and balancing market. With a portfolio of nearly 4 GW of solar and wind power, Optimus Energy holds a leading market position in Greece, representing 50 % of the renewable energy capacity traded under the Feed-in Premium (FiP) scheme or through direct merchant participation, nationally . The collaboration enables Optimus Energy to leverage a proven Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, widely used by aggregators and utilities across Europe, to maximize the value of their renewable energy portfolios in short-term energy markets. emsys VPP has already commenced setting up its Virtual Power Plant for the wholesale electricity market and is customizing the software to meet Optimus Energy's specific requirements. This process includes connecting over 3,500 solar and wind power plants to the VPP, enabling real-time data retrieval and dynamic control of variable electricity production. Contracted by Optimus Energy, emsys VPP's partner company, energy & meteo systems, provides accurate solar and wind power forecasts for the connected assets, which will be integrated into the VPP. This complete software suite allows Optimus Energy to efficiently manage its portfolio including reduction of power generation during periods of negative electricity prices. Additionally, emsys VPP is supplying a tailored Virtual Power Plant for providing balancing energy services, a strategic expansion of Optimus Energy's services in the evolving Greek energy market, driven by the constantly increasing penetration of renewable energy sources (RES). Balancing services will benefit both the renewable assets, by creating an additional revenue stream, and the grid, by delivering greater flexibility in line with energy transition objectives. As part of the service, emsys VPP will enable the qualification of renewable assets for participation in the balancing services market. This qualification process includes remote-control tests to ensure that renewable plants connected to the VPP comply immediately with dispatch instructions from IPTO, the Greek transmission system operator. 'Our collaboration with emsys VPP leverages their industry-leading software solutions and extensive international expertise, which are instrumental in optimizing the market potential of our RES portfolio,' says Stella Zacharia, CEO of Optimus Energy. 'We're excited to play a pivotal role in enhancing power system stability in Greece, while also accessing the emerging ancillary services market as a valuable additional revenue stream for our expanding renewable energy portfolio.' 'Our Virtual Power Plant and power forecasts already support several Greek partners in managing their renewable energy portfolios. Providing our Virtual Power Plant for the wholesale and ancillary services market to Optimus Energy marks a significant milestone in bolstering our market presence,' says Dr. Ulrich Focken, Managing Director of emsys VPP and energy & meteo systems. About Optimus Energy Optimus Energy is the leading renewable energy aggregator and demand response services provider in Greece, managing an extensive portfolio of almost 4 GW of installed renewable capacity and more than 250 MW of flexible load. The company provides market access solutions and insights to maximize the value and performance of renewable energy assets, flexible consumption sites and energy storage systems, navigating the everchanging energy landscape. With a strong focus on innovation and customer success, Optimus Energy is driving the transition, optimizing our sustainable energy future. For more information please visit: About energy & meteo systems GmbH energy & meteo systems was founded in 2004 in Oldenburg, Germany, and offers cutting-edge power forecasting services as well as differentiated consulting services for a smooth grid and market integration of variable renewable energies. The company is an international provider of accurate wind and solar power predictions for grid operators, aggregators, power traders and plant operators. The forecasting services are provided to more than 600 GW of installed solar and wind power capacity in around 60 countries. About emsys VPP GmbH emsys VPP is a pioneer in the development of Virtual Power Plants and ranks as a leading international provider. The sophisticated technology is offered as a Software-as-a-Service solution and digitally connects decentralized power generators, storage facilities and controllable consumers via a common control room. The Virtual Power Plant is used by numerous energy suppliers and aggregators to monitor, remotely control and profitably market aggregated electricity production. Ulrich Kaltenbach emsys VPP GmbH Instagram YouTube Legal Disclaimer:
