nuclear-news

Science and Technology:

¶ One potential power source covers 71% of the Earth. Startup Columbia Power is the latest company to dream of harnessing the ocean for electricity. It’s building a wave generator called StingRAY that will float on the ocean’s surface, turning each passing wave to usable power. [CNN]

Columbia wave power.

World:

¶ The latest news from VW is that the company is now considering investing $11 billion into the development of a dedicated battery factory in Salzgitter – which would presumably support the production of the company’s previously hinted at future electric vehicle offerings. [CleanTechnica]

¶ Rongke Power, an affiliate of UniEnergy Technologies, will deploy the world’s largest battery, rated at 800 MWh. The vanadium flow battery will provide peak-shaving and enhance grid stabilization in northern China. More large batteries will no doubt be installed to support renewables. [PennEnergy]

UniEnergy Technologies…