Category: Energy

1. Japan commits Y120bn to advance floating wind technology. 2. Japan partners with the US to reduce costs of offshore floating wind projects. 3. US and Japan collaborate to accelerate advancements in engineering and manufacturing for floating wind farms. Japan has committed Y120bn ($784m) to advance floating wind technology in partnership with the US. This…

1. GRID Alternatives earns IREC accreditation for its Installation Basics Training 200 Program, offering hands-on training for entry-level solar installers. 2. IREC accreditation is a nationally recognized mark of quality training in the clean energy industry, ensuring safety and industry alignment. 3. GRID’s IBT 200 program provides accessible training for diverse communities, with an emphasis…

1. Project includes 96MW of wind power and 20MW battery energy storage system co-located to maximize grid connection use. 2. Construction to start in 2026 for commercial operation date in 2027. 3. Battery storage will reduce energy curtailment, provide grid stability, and help smooth out wind power generation peaks and troughs. A project combining 96MW…

– Climate Fund Managers (CFM) uses a blended model for transmission financing – The Regional Transmission Infrastructure Financing Facility (RTIFF) is a $1.3 billion initiative focused on interconnecting Southern African transmission – Blended financing involves using public capital to balance risk and enable private capital to enter the transmission sector Yusuf Latief of Smart Energy…

– East Point Energy, an Equinor Company, has started the construction of Sunset Ridge Energy Centre in Frio County, Texas. – They have also made the final investment decision for the Citrus Flatts Energy Centre in Cameron County, Texas. – Sunset Ridge is a 10 MW/20 MWh battery storage project, while Citrus Flatts will be…

1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News 2. New research shows a link between car exhaust and Alzheimer’s 3. Burning fossil fuels is linked to Alzheimer’s, with magnetite particles from pollution causing neurodegeneration New research has linked car exhaust to Alzheimer’s disease, sparking a new argument…

– Amprion’s investment in its five-year plan for the power transmission network will reach €27.5bn through to 2028, a 25% increase from the previous plan. – The company’s investment surge aims to facilitate the transition towards renewable energy, with an expected investment of €3.9bn in 2024. – Amprion is one of four transmission system operators…

1. CATL unveils TENER, a 6.25-MWh energy storage system with zero degradation in the first five years of use. 2. TENER uses biomimetic SEI and self-assembled electrolyte technologies to achieve zero degradation in both power and capacity, creating an “ageless” energy storage system. 3. CATL has established a quality management system to ensure ultimate safety…

1. The energy storage market in Australia had a record-breaking year in 2023, with a majority of battery installations coming from the residential sector. 2. The potential for distributed energy resources (DERs) to be aggregated into virtual power plants (VPPs) is gaining traction and could offer significant benefits in managing peak demand on the grid.…

– AEMO granted Generator Performance Standard approval for the Waratah Super Battery, the largest battery storage project in the southern hemisphere. – The super battery is anticipated to be 850MW/1,680MWh and will help ensure stability and reliability of the electrical grid in Australia. – Akaysha Energy is developing the project, which is on track to…