Headline News:

• “How The World’s Largest Electric Ferry Changes Maritime Electrification” • The launch of the electric ferry China Zorrilla, to operate between Argentina and Uruguay, represents a landmark event in maritime electrification. Commissioned by Buquebus this vessel is the largest battery-electric passenger and vehicle ferry in the world. [CleanTechnica]

Incat-made China Zorilla ferry (Incat image)

• “Oil Prices Drop $2 With Most Asian Markets Closed For Holidays” • Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel after the OPEC+ group of oil producing nations said it plans to increase output by 411,000 barrels per day on June 1. US crude oil is down about 17% for the year and prices are at a point where many producers can no longer turn a profit. [ABC News]
• “Steelwind Rolls Out Its Largest-Ever Monopile” • Steelwind is celebrating a production milestone with the completion of its largest and heaviest monopile. Steelwind announced in February that it would invest €50 million in its Nordenham-Blexen factory in Germany to expand its capacity to meet increasing demand for offshore windpower. [reNews]
• “China Steps Up As US Retreats From Global Green Energy Leadership” • As the world shifts towards cleaner energy, the role of superpowers is getting more visible. While China increases its support for green energy in developing countries, the US is stepping back. This pushes developing countries to choose their energy partners differently. [Microgrid Media]
• “From Blight To Bright: Michigan Explores Solar Power On Brownfield Sites” • Michigan has 24,000 known contaminated sites, called brownfields. Kelly Thayer, senior policy advocate with the state’s Environmental Law & Policy Center, envisions a future where these brownfields are transformed into sites for solar energy projects. [Inside Climate News]

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