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The Trump administration paid Duke Energy millions to scrap its plans for an offshore wind project in North Carolina
ENERGY HIGHLIGHTS
STEEL
RIVER: GOOGLE BREAKS GROUND ON US’ S LARGEST SOLAR FARM
Construction officially began on Steel River Energy Centre, which will become the largest solar facility in the US upon its completion in 2029, capable of generating 2.5GW at peak performance.

The name may evolve, but the people, passion and purpose behind it will remain stronger than ever”
( on Siemens Energy’ s rebrand)
Maria Ferraro CFO and Chief Inclusion & Belonging Officer Siemens Energy
WHAT
SIZEWELL B’ S NEW LIFELINE MEANS FOR UK’ S NUCLEAR ENERGY
EDF and the UK Government agreed to extend the life of the Sizewell B nuclear plant until 2055, securing 900 jobs and a supply of clean energy for the local area.

US $ 129m

The Trump administration paid Duke Energy millions to scrap its plans for an offshore wind project in North Carolina
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