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Renewable Energy https://energydigital.com/articles/google-cip-partner-on-taiwan-offshore-wind-power-deal?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter
Google’s Wind PPA: Growing Renewable Energy in Taiwan
Google teams up with CIP on its first offshore wind PPA in APAC, backing Taiwan’s clean energy push with the 495MW Fengmiao I project due in 2027.
Asia, like the rest of the world, must transition rapidly to renewable energy, but renewable sources generate 34% of electricity, lagging behind the global average of 41%.
Google has taken a significant step towards its 2030 carbon-free energy ambition by signing its first offshore wind power purchase agreement (PPA) in the Asia-Pacific region.
The agreement is with the 495MW Fengmiao I offshore wind project in Taiwan, developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP).
Technology & AI – Google & TAE: Could Viable Nuclear Fusion Energy be Near? https://energydigital.com/articles/google-tae-could-nuclear-fusion-solve-energy-problems?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter
Google has invested in TAE Technologies’ latest funding round after years of collaboration, aiming to commercialise energy from nuclear fusion.
Top 10: Smart Cities https://energydigital.com
The top smart cities using innovative technologies to boost energy efficiency and become more sustainable include Singapore, Seoul and Dubai.
Digital technologies are everywhere, from roads and street lights to smart meters and grids.
Urban areas account for more than two thirds of global energy consumption according to the European Commission.
Making cities smarter is not only benefitting the lives of those living in them, but also helping to simplify energy demand and meet sustainability targets.
Energy Digital has ranked 10 of the top smart cities in the world.
Top 10: Wave and Tidal Projects https://energydigital.Newsletter
The top wave and tidal projects creating renewable energy include K-Water’s Sihwa Lake plant, EDF’s La Rance facility and Menter Môn’s Morlais project.
Harnessing the power of oceans is not a new idea, but it has yet to reach its full potential.
In the first century AD, Romans used tidal mills to grind grain and this energy source looks to be making a comeback.
Tides and waves are highly predictable and renewable, making them an ideal energy source to transition grids away from fossil fuels.
These installations are built to withstand storms and rough seas, so they are often able to outlast other renewable projects like solar parks or wind farms.
Energy Digital has ranked 10 of the top wave and tidal energy projects.
Octopus Energy & Enfuce: Powering Up the UK’s EV Fleets – https://evmagazine.c_source=Newsletter
Enfuce and Octopus Energy’s Electroverse launch a smart EV fleet card to simplify charging costs and help accelerate the UK’s electric mobility transition.
As EVs become central to the UK’s net zero ambitions, enabling infrastructure and seamless user experiences are critical to accelerating adoption.
Enfuce, a leader in issuer processing, has partnered with Octopus Energy’s Electroverse, Europe’s largest EV charging network, to launch the Electroverse Business Payments Card, a dedicated solution aimed at simplifying fleet operations and reducing barriers to EV transition.
The new fleet payment card is designed to streamline expense management across EV fleets, supporting UK businesses in scaling electrification efforts with minimal friction.
Top 10: Autonomous Vehicle Companies –
https://evmagazine.com/articles
The top autonomous vehicle companies reshaping mobility include Waymo, NVIDIA, Tesla and Mercedes-Benz Group.
The push to develop autonomous vehicle (AV) technology is changing the transport industry.
Major companies, traditional carmakers and startups are investing heavily to change how people and goods get around.
This shift isn’t just about automation — it’s about improving safety, scaling up operations and making vehicles more connected.
Progress ranges from Level 4 robotaxis to advanced driver assistance systems (Levels 2 and 3 ADAS).
EV Magazine has ranked 10 of the top autonomous vehicle companies.