Category: Energy

1. Skyline Smart Energy achieved a 10% cost savings and a 10-15% labor savings by implementing a solar ERP and sunsetting 4 legacy systems. 2. The close process for the business went from 6 weeks to just 2 weeks after implementing new systems and tools. 3. Kevin Burke, CFO of Skyline Smart Energy, shares their…

– Coal-fired power plant in South Korea switching to natural gas by 2027 – 500-MW project using GE Vernova’s gas turbine and generator – Project part of country’s goal to increase renewable energy and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 A coal-fired power plant in South Korea will transition to burning natural gas by 2027, with…

– Blackstone Strategic Partners lead investment in Valley of Fire fund, now owns 51% of Gemini project – Valley of Fire portfolio consists of seven projects with 2.65GW of solar PV capacity – Quinbrook’s subsidiary Primergy Solar collaborating with CATL and signed PPA with San Diego Community Power Blackstone Strategic Partners, the lead investors in…

1. The energy and utilities sector is increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats due to growing reliance on digital technology and interconnected systems. 2. Energy and utilities companies are struggling to manage file and email data communication risks, with the majority using multiple separate communication tools. 3. Implementing a Private Content Network could help protect sensitive…

– AREG and Aberdeen City Council have partnered to launch the Enhancing Offshore Wind Renewables through Digital Innovation project. – The project aims to provide tailored expert advice, leadership support, and networking opportunities for digital technology SMEs looking to transition into the offshore wind sector. – The project has received financial support from the UK…

– Plugin EVs took a 27.9% share in France’s auto market in March, with a growth in full electric volume and plugin hybrid volume – The Peugeot e-208 remained the bestselling full electric vehicle for the third consecutive month in France – The French economy is not in great shape, affecting the auto market health…

1. Japanese companies are exporting carbon dioxide emissions to Southeast Asian nations for storage underground. 2. The Japanese government aims to promote carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to store 120-240 million tonnes of CO₂ by 2050. 3. Despite government support, CCS projects face high costs and opposition from environmental groups concerned about climate justice.…

1. In 2016, Minnesota passed the Pollinator-Friendly Solar Act, establishing ground cover standards for solar facilities to provide habitat for pollinators, songbirds, and game birds. 2. The program is successful but lacks dedicated funding, despite an increase in solar projects following new renewable energy requirements in the state. 3. Legislative leaders and organizations have proposed…

1. Grid operators in the U.S. are prepared for the total solar eclipse on April 8, monitoring for any shifts in power generation or demand. 2. The eclipse will pass over Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, causing a temporary reduction in solar power output. 3. The most significant impacts are expected in ERCOT and PJM,…

1. Noise has become a significant concern for customers in the energy storage industry, with a noticeable increase in awareness over the past six months. 2. Energy-dense BESS solutions are requiring additional cooling, resulting in the need for more sophisticated noise suppression systems to mitigate noise emissions. 3. The Energy Storage Summit Asia and Energy…