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Supply Chain Issues Delaying US Grid Batteries' Installation

Falling prices have made grid-scale storage batteries more attractive, reports Bloomberg. But after decades of stagnant investment, America's grids "are racing to make the upgrades needed to plug them…

  • Supply chain delays cause grid battery installation setbacks in US
  • 750 GW of storage projects await grid connections nationwide
  • California's PG&E faces 4-year lead times for specialized equipment

Transport Minister Rules Out Second Runway at Alicante-Elche Airport

Spain’s Transport Minister has rejected renewed calls for a second runway at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, insisting that investment should instead focus on expanding the terminal and…

  • Transport Minister Óscar Puente opposes second runway at Alicante-Elche Airport.
  • He favors terminal expansion and improved passenger facilities instead.
  • Alicante handles 19.9 million passengers annually, up 8.5% from previous year.

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