Author: bigboss
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Primergy secures Power Purchase Agreement for 400MWac/1,600MWh solar-plus-storage project with California Community Choice Aggregator (CCA)
1. Primergy has experience in the space, with previous projects like the Gemini solar-plus-storage project in Nevada. 2. The latest project involves key industry players like Maxeon and CATL and has a power generation capacity of 690MWac and a BESS capacity of 1.4GWh. 3. The deal with SDCP will help meet growing energy demand, with…
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Stanhope secures $2.3 million funding for AI technology that enables machines to emulate human decision-making
– Stanhope AI raised £2.3m in seed funding led by the UCL Technology Fund – The company was founded by neuroscience and AI research experts, focusing on agentic AI technology – The technology is being tested with delivery drones and autonomous machines for real-world applications, with potential in manufacturing, industrial robotics, and embodied AI. Stanhope…
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Photon Energy secures 315MW demand response capacity in successful bid at Polish auction
– Photon Energy’s subsidiary Lerta JRM succeeded in the 2025 Polish capacity auction with 315MW of demand side response capacity and 1.088MW of renewable generation. – The company’s total capacity obligation for 2025 is 316.088MW, ensuring EUR 13 million in capacity market revenues. – Photon Energy’s deliberate strategy to decrease contracted volumes during the auctions…
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Colombia’s First Agrivoltaic Projects Rolled Out by Unergy
– Unergy implements first agrivoltaic projects in Colombia – Unergy’s mini-solar farms are small scale projects in Latin America – Unergy’s mini-farms benefit agricultural activities and have social impact in rural communities Unergy, a Latin American CleanTech and FinTech company, has implemented its first agrivoltaic projects in Colombia, offering a solution to agricultural problems caused…
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The High Cost of Tourbillon Watches: Explained
– Tourbillon watches are high-end timepieces built with a centuries-old mechanism for improved accuracy – They are considered works of fine art by collectors due to their complex design and limited production – Prices for tourbillon watches can range from $30,000 for entry-level models to several million dollars for prestigious brands. A tourbillon is a…
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Leaked: iPhone 16 to Feature Three Major Upgrades Primarily for AI Capabilities
– Rumors suggest iPhone 16 may have additional RAM and storage capacity for AI processing – A18 Pro chipset may power the phone’s on-device AI – Changes to the chipset could lead to design flaws, energy efficiency issues, and heat dissipation concerns Rumors about the iPhone 16 suggest that Apple may be adding extra hardware…
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Battery-Powered Train Sets New Distance Record — Embarking on a Era of Rapid Charging Technology
1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News 2. Battery trains are the future of sustainable transportation, offering hope for reducing emissions in the railway sector. 3. Regenerative braking and advancements in battery technology play a key role in the efficiency and viability of battery trains, with…
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Transmission grids in Europe endanger the energy transition, warns Ember
1. Ember study finds transmission grid plans are out of step with national plans in several countries. 2. Solar and wind capacities are underestimated in grid plans for multiple countries. 3. Recommendations include prioritizing grid investments, revising regulatory frameworks, and incorporating clean power in grid planning. A new study from UK energy think tank Ember…
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Low Chicago Primary Voter Turnout Sends a Signal to Biden Campaign
1. President Biden will be accepting the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago in August. 2. Biden will need to focus on engaging young voters in order to win reelection against former President Trump. 3. Democratic strongholds like Cook County will be critical for Biden’s reelection, and low voter turnout in Chicago could indicate potential…
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Eksfin to provide loan financing for Ørsted’s Hornsea 3
– Export Finance Norway (Eksfin) provides €525 million loan financing to Ørsted for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm project in the UK – Hornsea 3 will be the world’s largest wind farm, generating a minimum of 2.9 GW of electricity – Eksfin’s financing aims to promote Norwegian exports in the offshore wind industry, with…