Category: Energy

1. Britain’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) will produce two key energy plans: a strategic spatial energy plan and a centralised strategic network plan. 2. The NESO will have a whole energy system role, encompassing electricity and gas, to plan system security and resilience towards achieving a net-zero energy system. 3. The NESO is intended…

– Collins Aerospace and Common Energy are partnering to support four new community solar projects in the greater Portland area – The projects will have a capacity of 12 MW and generate 17 million KWh of clean energy annually, reducing carbon emissions – The projects will have a mix of commercial, residential, and low-income subscribers…

1. RMI has developed the Pegasus Guidelines with leading global banks to measure and disclose emissions from aviation lending portfolios. 2. The aviation industry contributes 2.5% of global CO2 emissions and needs to transition to low-carbon solutions. 3. The Pegasus Guidelines will help financial institutions assess and disclose their aviation portfolio emissions intensity and alignment…

1. Ten entities, including oil majors Shell and ExxonMobil, are responsible for 40% of historic fossil fuel CO₂ emissions. 2. These entities have produced approximately 700 gigatonnes of CO₂ since the start of the Industrial Revolution. 3. The top three groups contributing to emissions include investor-owned companies, state-owned companies, and nation-states, with emissions almost evenly…

– LG Energy Solution is constructing two new battery manufacturing facilities in Arizona for EVs and energy storage systems – The company is investing $5.5 billion in the construction of the facilities, with completion expected in two years – Once operational, the complex will have an annual production capacity of 53 GWh and is projected…

1. Cell imbalances in BESS lead to efficiency losses, safety concerns, and revenue impacts. 2. Battery analytics help identify and mitigate cell imbalances, improving BESS performance and reliability. 3. Battery analytics also enhance state of charge accuracy, ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory requirements. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) face challenges due to cell imbalances…

1. The AEMC has issued a draft rule to accelerate the deployment of smart meters from July 2024. 2. The draft rule aims to achieve a full rollout of smart meters across the national electricity market by 2030. 3. The proposed rule includes reforms to provide cost savings, better energy system management, network access to…

– Whitebark Energy Ltd expanded geothermal potential with new permit, EPG2049, in Cooper Basin. – EPG2049 covers 3875 km2 area for geothermal development and green hydrogen production. – Company focused on strategic asset development and acquisition for renewable energy market. Whitebark Energy Ltd has recently been granted an additional geothermal exploration permit, EPG2049, in the…

1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica via email or follow on Google News. 2. Tesla experienced a tough first quarter with disappointing delivery numbers despite significant price drops on their Model Y. 3. Hyundai’s EV sales jumped 62% in the first quarter, while Toyota had a great quarter with electrified car sales…

– RWE secures electricity business license for Seohae offshore wind project in South Korea – The project will be located 45km offshore Taean County in Chungcheongnam province – RWE to collaborate with local stakeholders and partners to advance the project and support Korea’s renewable energy goals German utility RWE has obtained an electricity business license…