U.S. scientists reportedly have carried out the first nuclear fusion experiment to achieve a net energy gain. The Department Dept. of Energy (DOE) is expected to announce the breakthrough on Dec. 13, according to news reports late Sunday.
https://www.powermag.com/u-s-officials-set-to-announce-fusion-energy-breakthrough/
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In 2021, Americans used 5% more energy than in 2020, according to the most recent energy flow charts released by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Last year, Each year, LLNL releases flow charts that illustrate the nation’s consumption and use of energy. In 2021, Americans used 97.3 quads (quadrillion BTU) of energy, which is 4.4 quads more than last year’s 92.9 quads – quads, equivalent to a 5% increase.
https://solarindustrymag.com/solar-energy-production-increased-by-20-percent-in-2021-national-laboratory-finds
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