Category: Energy
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NGK to provide 230MWh sodium-sulfur battery storage for eco-friendly hydrogen plant in Germany
1. BASF Stationary Energy Storage placed an order for NAS batteries with NGK, marking BASF’s entry into the energy market. 2. The NAS batteries ordered have a maximum output of 18MW and 104.4MWh capacity and are part of a larger supply deal totaling 230MWh. 3. HH2E, a company specializing in CO2-free hydrogen production, is developing…
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Solar and battery project in Puerto Rico aimed at enhancing grid reliability
– Infinigen Renewables and ArcLight Capital Partners announce power and battery infrastructure project in Puerto Rico – Project includes a 15MW storage project paired with a 32MW solar project in Yabucoa municipality – Infinigen partners with FlexGen Power Systems to bring project online, complying with strict grid requirements in Puerto Rico. Infinigen Renewables and ArcLight…
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Fugro Moves Self-Elevating Platform to Aid in Japan’s Expanding Offshore Wind Industry
– Fugro transferred its self-elevating platform (SEP) Amberjack to Japan to meet the country’s growing demand for offshore wind geotechnical services – The Amberjack was reflagged in Japan and is now based in Tokyo, offering geotechnical services for offshore wind farm projects in the country – The move will speed up mobilisation to project sites,…
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International Automakers Sell BEVs in China, But Hesitate to Offer Them to Consumers – Part 2
1. Some European automakers offer exclusive BEV models in the Chinese market. 2. Volkswagen Group, including Audi, offers a variety of BEV models in China, such as the ID.6 and Q5 e-tron. 3. BMW and Renault also have China-exclusive BEV models like the BMW i3 sedan and Renault JMEV Yi. In the second part of…
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Huawei Introduces New Intelligent Distribution Solution at 26th World Energy Congress
– Huawei presents full-scenario solutions for electric power sector at the 26th World Energy Congress – The Intelligent Distribution Solution by Huawei enables power enterprises to shift to a more advanced digitalized power distribution system – The IDS architecture includes cutting-edge technologies to optimize power distribution, enhance grid reliability, and integrate renewable energy sources, with…
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Maine courthouse receives rooftop solar project completion by Verogy
1. Verogy completes 139.5-kW rooftop solar energy project at York Judicial Center in Biddeford, Maine 2. Project is the first solar project for the State of Maine Judicial Branch 3. Maine aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and modernize buildings with renewable energy sources. Verogy, a solar energy developer based in West Hartford, Connecticut, has…
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Global Utility Alliance Advocates for Triple the Capacity of Renewable Energy
– Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) aims to increase renewable energy generation capacity to 749 GW by 2030, a 250% increase over current capacity – UNEZA, led by TAQA, has members such as National Grid, Enel, EDF, and Edison International, focusing on collaboration to address energy transition challenges – Investment of $720 billion annually…
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Local energy storage system manufacturing is ‘more intricate’ than solar manufacturing.
– Company considering battery cell manufacturing for domestic content incentives – Uncertainty surrounding US election prompt close monitoring of developments – Transition to proprietary BESS Solbank DC block platform leading to increased deployments in US market E-Storage is considering manufacturing battery cells in the US as part of its strategy to increase domestic content incentives.…
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Unlocking Energy Investments in Africa: Insights from WEC
– Africa receiving only 3% of global energy investment despite being home to one-fifth of the global population – Challenges in accessing affordable loans and high interest rates in Africa hindering energy investment – Solutions include blended financing, increasing risk appetite for private investors, and ensuring good governance and sustainability in energy projects. The importance…
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Eneco Solar selects GOLDBECK SOLAR to construct new solar park
– Goldbeck Solar contracted to build Kabeljauwbeek ground-mounted solar plant for Eneco Solar in the Netherlands – Solar park will have around 88,000 solar modules and generate 44,500 MWh/y of green electricity – Construction of the 51 MWp solar park began in March 2024 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2024…