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EDF power solutions has commissioned the 261 MW Serra das Almas wind farm in the state of Bahia, Brazil, which consists of 58 wind turbines and will provide low-carbon and competitive electricity to a local energy-intensive company.

The wind farm will generate the equivalent of the electricity consumption of over 600,000 households. The energy will mainly be used to meet the needs of an energy intensive industrial company through a 20-year power purchase agreement. This contract guarantees the client competitive, low-carbon energy at a stable and predictable cost.

Located in the northeast of Brazil, the wind farm generated significant local economic activity, creating up to 1,300 jobs during the peak of construction phase, with workers primarily coming from surrounding communities. During the operation phase, around 30 persons are working on the site.

Terra-Gen Expands Clean Energy Portfolio with Monte Cristo I Windpower Project in Texas

Terra-Gen, an independent, integrated renewable energy producer, jointly owned by Masdar and Igneo Infrastructure Partners, announced  the commissioning of the Monte Cristo I Windpower Project.

The 238.5-megawatt facility, located in Hidalgo County, Texas, will generate more than 850 gigawatt-hours of clean electricity annually, equivalent to powering approximately 81,000 homes a year. The facility’s capacity has been contracted to two corporate buyers through long-term power purchase agreements.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the site marked the milestone, bringing together companies’ representatives, local officials, and members of the community.

“It is an honor to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the hundreds of men and women who made the commissioning of the Monte Cristo wind project possible,” said John O’Connor, Chief Financial Officer for Terra-Gen. “This project underscores Terra-Gen’s commitment to expanding access to renewable energy across Texas and the U.S. and providing clean, sustainable power, and investing in our local communities.”

“We are thankful to Terra-Gen for its investment in Hidalgo County. Projects like this represent real progress for our community,” said Edinburg Mayor Omar Ochoa. “This community has a lot to offer, and we are confident that we have a bright future ahead.”

Winners Announced for the 2025 Gussies The winners of the 2025 Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating (The Gussies), have been announced.

Now in their sixth year, the world’s only international awards dedicated exclusively to electric boats, continue to highlight the most innovative electric vessels across the globe, celebrating design, engineering achievement, and the rapid evolution of clean marine propulsion.

This year’s awards drew 5,000+ public votes from around the world and the expert judgement of a 35-member international panel, combining into a weighted voting system that determines the final results. From 42 finalists, 12 winners were selected across 10 categories, reflecting the accelerating growth, diversity, and sophistication of the electric boating sector.

Notably, two new countries join the Gussies “Atlas of Winners” for the first time: Türkiye and Bulgaria, with Bulgaria earning two winners in 2025. Two categories resulted in a tie, with the top entries separated by less than 1 percent of combined votes, and in one case, by a single vote.

Air Liquide’s Technology Converts Ammonia into Hydrogen at Industrial Scale Air Liquide has announced the successful start-up of the world’s first industrial-scale ammonia cracking pilot unit with a 30 tons per day ammonia to hydrogen conversion capacity at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium.

This groundbreaking innovation demonstrates a key missing technology brick to a viable pathway for converting ammonia into hydrogen, and unlocks challenges of transportation of hydrogen.

This technology proven at the industrial scale for the development of world scale ammonia cracking plants enables access to low-carbon and renewable hydrogen for the decarbonization of industry and mobility.

The ability to efficiently transport hydrogen over long distances is a persistent challenge in developing a robust global hydrogen economy. Ammonia (NH3), formed by hydrogen and nitrogen molecules, emerges as a valuable hydrogen carrier.

It can be cost-effectively produced in regions rich in renewable energy sources, such as solar, hydro, and wind or other low-carbon power. A well-established global infrastructure already exists for the large-scale production, transportation, and utilization of ammonia. This allows for the export of ammonia from energy-abundant regions to end-users worldwide, where it can then be “cracked” back into hydrogen, providing a crucial component for decarbonizing industry and mobility.

Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe to showcase pioneering energy storage technologies

Taking place on 8th and 9th September 2026 in Barcelona, Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe will showcase pioneering energy storage technologies across the full battery value chain, with particular focus on stationary and industrial battery applications including data centres, ports, rail, microgrids, commercial and industrial facilities, and long-duration energy storage.

As Europe races to triple its data centre capacity over the next five to seven years to meet surging demand from artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital transformation, the continent faces a critical infrastructure challenge: ensuring uninterrupted power supply through resilient battery backup systems. The urgency of this challenge was starkly demonstrated by the Iberian Peninsula blackout on 28th April 2025, which left millions without power for up to ten hours and exposed vulnerabilities in grid stability.

With Europe’s data centre energy storage market projected to grow from 585 million euros in 2024 to 1.2 billion euros by 2034, Battery & Energy Storage Europe in Barcelona is positioning the region to seize leadership in this rapidly expanding sector.

Europe’s data centres consumed over 90 terawatt hours of electricity in 2024, with consumption expected to rise substantially as AI and big data workloads expand. This explosive growth, combined with stringent EU Green Deal objectives and the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact, is driving unprecedented investment in advanced battery-backed systems that reduce downtime, optimise peak load management and align with sustainability targets.

USDA Announces Availability of $7M for Advanced Biofuel Production U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is making $7 million in payments available to advanced biofuel producers nationwide through the Advanced Biofuel Producer Payment Program.

The funding will support eligible producers by providing quarterly payments based on the actual production of finished advanced biofuels.

“President Trump is supporting and expanding American biofuel production through bold programs like this one, securing our Nation’s energy dominance by investing in producers,” said Secretary Rollins. “This home-grown biofuel production results in lower prices at the pumps, creates jobs, and puts Farmers First.”

The Advanced Biofuel Production Payment Program supports expanding the production of advanced biofuels by paying advanced biofuel producers for finished advanced biofuel products. Eligible producers are paid on a quarterly basis for the actual quantity of eligible advanced biofuel produced during the quarter. Advanced biofuels are defined in 7 CFR Part 4288 and 102. The Program Enrollment Period for this opportunity is October 1, 2025, through December 15, 2025.

Mazama Energy Unveils the World’s Hottest Enhanced Geothermal System Mazama Energy, Inc. announced a technologically significant leap for clean energy: the creation of the world’s hottest Enhanced Geothermal System at its pilot site in Newberry, Oregon – at an unprecedented 629 °F (331 °C) bottomhole temperature

This breakthrough sets a new global benchmark for geothermal technology and marks a critical step towards delivering low-cost, carbon-free baseload power at terawatt-scale, targeting less than 5 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

A New Era for Data Center Energy: Always-On, Anywhere, Carbon-Free As data centers and AI workloads surge, the world faces an unprecedented demand for continuous, high-density power. Traditional renewables such as solar and wind are intermittent, while natural gas and coal are carbon intensive. By developing geothermal resources at temperatures above 300 °C, Mazama can deliver power 24/7 from virtually anywhere in the world, regardless of weather or time of day. This makes Mazama’s geothermal platform the ideal solution for hyperscale data centers and industrial electrification. “With geothermal, you get global, round-the-clock energy that is carbon-free, cost-stable, and grid-independent,” said Sriram Vasantharajan, CEO of Mazama Energy.

Methanol Reformer To Deliver 1st Autonomous eMethanol Power Generation Container for Ferries in Europe

Methanol Reformer, a Catalan company specialized in sustainable energy solutions, will deliver to Baleària the first autonomous e-methanol power generation container in Europe. This initiative positions Baleària as the first ferry operator on the continent to trial this technology on an electric ferry.

 

 

 

 

Global Progress on Energy Efficiency Picks Up in 2025

A key measure of global progress on energy efficiency is set to accelerate in 2025, according to the latest annual update from the IEA, a sign of improving momentum in an important area for strengthening energy security and economic competitiveness while reducing energy costs and emissions.

 

 

 

 

 

How to Navigate the Energy Labyrinth Centrica Business Solutions

From vast energy solutions to rapidly evolving regulations, building a compelling business case for green energy investment can be tough. But with net zero targets looming, how can you overcome stretched budgets and justify spending?

We surveyed 500 energy-intensive organisations across Europe to explore how they’re tackling the next phase of strategic investment and overcoming the barriers to net zero. We uncovered a wide range of key insights to help you better navigate today’s energy labyrinth.

 Newstorage November 28th

In this last edition of the year, we delve into the latest trends in energy storage: investment opportunities, internationally projects and how sustainability and efficiency are redefining the sector. 

UNITED STATES:

• Batteries are set to surge onto the US grid. Register now
• Over the past year, US solar electricity grew 37% while battery storage expanded by 64%. Get more information
• How energy storage is defying the clean energy slowdown. Learn more

EUROPE: 

• Spain allocates €840 million funds for storage projects, passes grid resilience decree. Learn more
• Implications of the urgent measures that redefine the architecture of the electricity system in Spain. Read full article
• Poland raises capacity threshold for permit-free energy storage under new regulation. Learn more
• European solar generation breaks records and strengthens its role in system stability. Read on

AROUND THE GLOBE & ANALYSES:

• What Spain’s blackout means for the US grid and its energy storage future. Learn more
• Sodium-ion battery storage for ultra-low temperatures. Read on
• Europe’s energy storage capacity to reach 100 GW this year, more than double by 2030. Learn More
• Facts about Battery Energy Storage. Continue reading

FACE-TO-FACE EVENTS:

RENMAD DATACENTERS | February 18–19 | Zaragoza, Spain | The key event to explore synergies between the data center and energy sectors. In its second edition, it will bring together industry leaders to discuss energy efficiency, sustainability, connectivity, AI, and new investment opportunities. Download the brochure

RENMAD Almacenamiento | March 17–18 | Seville, Spain | The 7th edition of the leading energy storage event returns to Spain. Analyze, identify, and lead new business opportunities in energy storage. Download the brochure

RENMAD Storage Italia | April 15-16 | Bologna, Italy | Returning for its third edition, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore the current landscape of the energy storage industry in Italy and optimize your projects. With over 60 top-level speakers, the event will provide valuable strategies and practical insights to drive your initiatives in this growing sector. Don ’t miss out! Find more information