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Eco Wave Power and Bharat Petroleum to Tap into India’s 40,000 MW Wave Energy Potential
Eco Wave Power announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) during India Energy Week 2025 on February 13, 2025. This agreement marks a pivotal step in introducing wave energy as a key component of India’s renewable energy strategy.
px Group Wins O & M Contract For Teesside Biomass Power Plant
px Group, the operator of several critical infrastructure sites in the UK and Europe, has announced it has secured an Operations and Maintenance contract for Tees Renewable Energy Plant (Tees REP). The contract marks px Group’s further expansion into the biomass power generation industry.
How Can Energy-Efficient Homes Improve the Power Grid?
Interest in renewables and sustainability continues to grow as more people recognize the environmental and financial benefits of reducing consumption. Energy-efficient homes ease the strain on the power grid by using less electricity through better insulation, high-efficiency appliances and smart technology.
Europe needs an energy security strategy based on clean electrification says Eurelectric
Given that Europe’s energy system is being challenged like never before, as energy needs evolve, so should Europe’s energy security strategy , finds a new study by Compass Lexecon, commissioned by Eurelectric, demonstrating the need for a new approach to energy security based on clean electrification.
Norsk E-Fuel Partners With Prime Capital And RES To Produce SAF in Sweden
Norsk e-Fuel , a leading Norwegian project development company specializing in e-Fuels, has announced a collaboration with Prime Capital to produce SAF in Sweden. Supported by the renewable energy company RES , the companies will develop “Project Alby,” an industrial-scale e-Fuel plant that will play a vital role in reducing the emissions of the European aviation sector.
Biofuels Company POET and Tallgrass Announce Collaboration on Carbon Capture Project
POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, and Tallgrass, a leading infrastructure company, announced they have entered into definitive agreements to connect POET’s Fairmont, Nebraska bioprocessing facility to the Tallgrass Trailblazer carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline.
Joint Venture for Production and Sale of Bioethanol from Woody Biomass
On February 3, 2023, Nippon Paper, Sumitomo Corporation and GEI announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on “Collaboration for the First Commercial Production of Cellulosic Bioethanol from Woody Biomass in Japan and Its Development into Bio-chemical Products.”
TotalEnergies and Air Liquide Partner to Decarbonize Refineries With Green Hydrogen
In line with its 2030 ambition to decarbonize the hydrogen used in its European refineries, TotalEnergies has signed agreements with Air Liquide to develop two projects in the Netherlands, for the production and delivery of some 45,000 tons a year of green hydrogen produced using renewable power, generated mostly by the OranjeWind offshore wind farm, developed by TotalEnergies (50%) and RWE (50%).
Elemental Energies and Iceland Drilling Launch Global Geothermal JV
Subsurface, well engineering and well management specialist, Elemental Energies, and geothermal drilling services contractor, Iceland Drilling Company (Iceland Drilling), have announced a joint venture providing integrated well engineering and project delivery solutions for the global geothermal market.
Geothermal Power: Cornerstone of the Energy Transition
As the world seeks sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, geothermal power is emerging as a critical pillar of the global energy transition. With the urgency to achieve Net-Zero emissions in line with the Paris Agreement’s 2050 target, renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are at the forefront of energy development, comprising a combined 8% of global energy consumption in 2023 according to The Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy.
Aiming for Sustainable Urban Growth Using Low-Emission Construction Equipment
Sustainable urban growth focuses on smart land use, energy-efficient infrastructure and eco-friendly policies to support long-term development. Construction becomes crucial as cities expand to accommodate growing populations, but traditional equipment powered by diesel engines is a hidden source of pollution. Excavators, bulldozers, and cranes release carbon dioxide and other harmful emissions, contributing to climate change and poor air quality.
BESS and renewables in the Dominican Republic – a winning combination
March 5th at 11h Dominican Republic / 16h CET | Duration: 1h
Renewable energy is booming in the Dominican Republic, with solar photovoltaic systems and energy storage playing leading roles. In 2024, the country reached 20% renewable energy generation, edging closer to its goal of meeting 25% of electricity demand with renewables by 2025 and 30% by 2030. Recent regulations now require large-scale solar PV power plants to include battery energy storage systems (BESS) capable of storing at least half of their generated energy for four hours.
As an island nation without significant domestic fossil fuel resources, the Dominican Republic relies heavily on imported fuels for electricity generation. In this context, combining solar power with battery storage offers a powerful solution: clean electricity generation paired with the flexibility to balance supply and demand. Despite this promising outlook, challenges remain, including the high cost of integrating battery storage (estimated to increase project CAPEX by 30%) and regulatory uncertainty surrounding the remuneration mechanism for BESS.
Pulse returns for a third groundbreaking edition
After two successful editions, RatedPower’s Pulse is returning for its biggest and most impactful year yet. With over 400 attendees in previous editions, the 2025 event is set to elevate the experience even further.
Taking place on April 3rd and 4th at Espacio COAM, Madrid’s vibrant architectural hub, Pulse will gather key players across the renewable energy value chain—from leading utilities and developers to EPC specialists and asset managers—to tackle industry challenges and uncover new business opportunities.
- Date: 3 – 4 April 2025 – Location: Espacio COAM (C/ de Hortaleza, 63, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain)