Category: Energy

1. BESS in the Netherlands will provide flexibility to the energy system and shift energy to peak demand periods. 2. Challenges in the Dutch energy storage market include grid congestion, fees, and lack of familiarity with energy storage. 3. Falling BESS prices have improved the business case for energy storage, with Fluence being a key…

– NREL researchers developed Sup3rCC, an open-source generative machine learning model for simulating future energy-climate impacts – The model enhances climate data resolution to understand climate change effects on wind, solar, and energy demand – Sup3rCC overcomes computational challenges by using generative AI to generate detailed climate data 40 times faster than traditional methods, aiding…

– Sinopec completed drilling China’s deepest geothermal exploration well – Milestone reveals mechanism of deep geothermal formation in South China – Sinopec to establish platform for research, education, and experimentation on deep geothermal resources in South China China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (Sinopec) has achieved a significant milestone by completing the drilling of China’s deepest…

1. Follow CleanTechnica on Google News or sign up for daily news updates via email. 2. Scientists at Lehigh University have developed a quantum material that can double the efficiency of solar panels. 3. The new technology has the potential to significantly increase the output of solar farms and rooftop solar installations, contributing to a…

1. ZEN Energy plans to convert Sydney’s biggest water storage facility into a pumped hydro station to provide stability to the local grid. 2. The Western Sydney Pumped Hydro project will be able to supply up to 1GW of clean energy on demand and support the local electric grid for eight continuous hours. 3. The…

– Final rules published by BLM will reduce rents and fees for renewable energy projects through 2035 – Lease terms for renewable projects will be extended to 50 years – Competitive leasing requirements will be removed in priority development areas, making it easier to develop energy storage projects on public lands The U.S. Bureau of…

1. Equinor is developing two BESS projects in Texas: Sunset Ridge and Citrus Flatts. 2. Sunset Ridge will connect to STEC’s distribution network in 2024, while Citrus Flatts is expected to be operational on AEP’s network in 2026. 3. Both projects will operate on a fully merchant basis with Danske Commodities providing optimisation services, and…

1. SolidRoam from Helsinki has developed an EV roaming hub to simplify charging and management of EV fleets. 2. The technology utilizes the most recent roaming protocol versions and charging technologies, like OCPI 2.2.1, to democratize the charge hub and connect EV charging providers. 3. Plans to support Plug&Charge and Autocharge protocols are in place…

– RWE and Haltermann Carless signed an MoU to develop a green hydrogen plant in Harwich, UK – The plant would be built on land at the Haltermann Carless industrial site, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and produce sustainable products – The project aligns with the UK’s net-zero ambitions and supports economic and employment opportunities…

1. Tesla maintains an impressive 87% brand retention rate, leading competitors like Lexus and Toyota. 2. 81% of prospective US Tesla drivers are new customers drawn from other EV brands, showing a trend towards Tesla’s cutting-edge technology. 3. Despite challenges like charging infrastructure and affordability, Bloomberg Intelligence predicts US battery electric vehicle (BEV) penetration to…