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By Jorge Mercado / Thursday, January 11th, 2024 / Energy, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Transphorm bought out in $339M deal
Goleta-based Transphorm, a spinout from UC Santa Barbara, was purchased by Renesas Electronics Corporation on Jan. 10 in a deal worth approximately $339 million. Tokyo-based Renesas is a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions while Transphorm is a leader in gallium nitride power semiconductors. According to details of the purchase, Renesas will acquire Transphorm for $5.10 Read More →
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By Jorge Mercado / Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 / Energy, Latest news, left, San Luis Obispo County, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Federal regulators accept PG&E’s Diablo Canyon application
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has accepted Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s License Renewal Application to extend the life of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant. Announced on Dec. 19, the NRC’s determination of sufficiency now allows PG&E to continue operating Units 1 and 2 at Diablo Canyon past their current licenses of 2024 and 2025, respectively, Read More →
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By Jorge Mercado / Friday, December 15th, 2023 / Energy, Green Coast, Latest news, left, Small Business, Subscriber content, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Patagonia-backed company, Bureo, closes Series B round
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By Mike Harris / Friday, December 8th, 2023 / Energy, Latest news, left, Subscriber content, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Goleta unveils state’s largest battery energy facility
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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, November 10th, 2023 / Columns, Energy, Latest news, Subscriber content / Comments Off on Dubroff: UCSB celebrates 15 years of innovation in energy efficiency
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By Jorge Mercado / Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 / Energy, Latest news, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on PG&E files extension to keep Diablo Canyon operational
Pacific Gas & Electric has officially filed its relicensing application with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to extend operation at the Diablo Canyon power plant for another 20 years. The multi-year process will not hinder the utility company’s ability to operate the power plant beyond its original decommission date of 2025 as, under federal law, Read More →
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By Jorge Mercado / Saturday, November 4th, 2023 / Energy, Latest news, Regions, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story, Ventura County / Comments Off on United Water sets stage for $300M water treatment facility
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