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CorPower Ocean to Develop UK’s Largest Wave Energy Array at EMEC
The wave energy developer, CorPower Ocean, has signed a berth agreement to build a 5 MW wave energy project at the European Marine Energy Center in Orkney, Scotland. Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, made the announcement in her keynote address at the All-Energy Conference in Glasgow on May 14.
Reliability in Extreme Latitude: Sungrow Deploys 60 MWh Battery Storage Project Near Arctic Circle
Sungrow, global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, has successfully deployed a 60 MWh battery storage project in Simo, Finland. This project, one of the northernmost battery power plants in the world, supports Finland’s renewable energy grid and is part of the FRV AmpTank joint venture.
Scientists at WSU Discover New Method for Converting Corn Waste Into Sugar for Biofuel
Scientists at Washington State University have found a new way to produce sugar from corn stalks and other crop waste, potentially opening a new pathway to sustainable biofuels.
An Underground Lab in South Dakota Could be Key in Advancing Geothermal Energy
With a total depth of 8000 feet, the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) is a one-of-a-kind location for experiments that are pioneering new ways to harness heat stored deep inside the earth.
Renewable Power Capital and Danske Commodities sign agreement for 300 MW wind
Energy trading company Danske Commodities has announced it has signed a balancing agreement with renewable energy company Renewable Power Capital for two Swedish wind farms with a combined capacity of 300 MW.
Great British Energy legislation passes through Parliament
The legislation establishing Great British Energy has passed through the UK Parliament, aimed at the acceleration of renewable power in the country, benefitting people through investment in clean power projects as part of the Government’s Plan for Change.
New Poll Shows Support for Federal Investments in U.S. Biogas
A new poll released by the American Biogas Council shows 3 out of 4 voters support increasing government investment for U.S. biogas production. Biogas is energy captured from organic materials like manure, food waste and wastewater solids as they break down.
Robertson Geo Captures Vital Geotechnical Data for £1.5B Hydroelectric Scheme
Located on the banks of Loch Lochy, near Inverness in Scotland, Coire Glas will be the first hydro storage project of its size to be constructed in the UK since Dinorwig Power Station in the 1980s.
BMW and Solid Power testing all-solid-state battery cells in a BMW i7
The BMW Group is bringing large-format, pure ASSB cells from Solid Power to its test vehicle, a BMW i7, being operated in the Munich area, introducing the potential benefits of ASSB technology – higher energy density in a very compact storage system compared to current technologies.
Sustenic and Quidos to Develop and Maintain the Home Energy Model Core Engine
Sustenic, in partnership with Quidos, has been awarded a high-profile contract by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to develop and maintain the core software engine for the Home Energy Model, the new government calculation methodology for assessing the energy performance of homes in the UK.
DNV supports record $510M financing for Chile’s solar-storage hybrid project
Independent energy expert and assurance provider DNV has been playing a key role in providing advisory services to Atlas Renewable Energy to secure $510 million in financing for the Estepa hybrid solar and battery storage project in Chile.
The Robot Revolution: Will Solar Installers Be Left Behind?
As renewable energy technologies race toward a cleaner, more efficient future, the rise of robotics in solar panel installation has sparked a critical question — where do human workers fit in? The fear that robots will replace people is understandable, but in the solar industry, the reality is more collaborative than competitive.
Neste Begins Supplying SAF to FedEx at Los Angeles International Airport
Neste and FedEx, the world’s largest express cargo airline, have agreed on the supply of 8,800 metric tons (more than three million gallons) of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to FedEx at Los Angeles International Airport.
