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– Scientists are working on improving solar cells’ efficiency by concentrating more solar light onto them – This approach was found to be difficult, so researchers are considering alternative ways to capture more solar energy – Suggestions include creating flexible, semi-transparent solar panels that can be easily installed in various locations, as well as optimizing…

1. Amazon signed a power purchase agreement with Iberdrola for 159MW of clean power from the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm. 2. The deal will generate over 77,000 gigawatt-hours of clean power annually and the wind farm is expected to power 1.3 million UK homes. 3. Amazon has signed multiple PPAs with Iberdrola for…

1. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola signed a €700 million green loan to expand the electricity distribution grid in Spain. 2. The loan will fund smart power grid development and expansion to integrate renewable energy sources and clean tech assets. 3. The project will create economic growth, job opportunities, and safeguard 10,000 jobs…

– Statkraft provides support to UHI for skills report on pumped storage hydro project in the Highlands – Project, originally named Red John, now Loch na Cathrach, aims to capture excess renewable energy – Funding will enable UHI to identify workforce requirements, inform education delivery, and address skills gaps through training and partnerships Statkraft has…

1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News. 2. Autocar reports the Tesla “Model 2” will enter production next year in Germany. 3. The Model 2 is anticipated to start at $25,000 or less, utilize a radical new production process, and potentially include high-pressure castings for chassis…

– Iberdrola plans to invest €41bn in electrification and grid upgrades in various countries – The investment will focus on global electricity infrastructure to support decarbonisation and the growth of new sectors – The company aims to increase offshore wind, solar, and onshore wind capacity, with a target of 100GW renewables pipeline by 2030 Spanish…

1. Community solar projects require active management to connect subscribers, integrate with utilities, and handle billing data. 2. Management services like Ampion help subscribers access community solar projects and reduce their energy costs through energy credits on their utility bill. 3. Marketing, education, and advocacy efforts are necessary to promote community solar projects and ensure…

1. EU’s new network code on cybersecurity for the electricity sector aims to improve cyber resilience of critical energy infrastructure and services. 2. Digitalization of energy system brings new demands for cybersecurity covering whole value chain, from production to distribution. 3. Network code establishes governance model for cybersecurity risk assessments, common electricity cybersecurity framework, and…