Category: Energy

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1. RWE Clean Energy acquired a 599MW portfolio of three solar and battery energy storage systems projects in the US. 2. The projects are located in Idaho, Washington State, and New York, and are at various stages of development. 3. The projects include a 300MW solar facility with a 150MW/600MWh energy storage system, a 199MW…

1. The insurance industry has seen record-breaking losses due to natural disasters in 2023, with hailstorms being a significant contributor to insurance claims. 2. Hailstorms are becoming more powerful due to climate change, potentially impacting the financial viability of PV systems located in hail-prone regions like Hail Alley. 3. LONGi Solar has developed the Ice-Shield…

1. BW ESS partners with local developers in global markets to invest in battery energy storage projects. 2. The company has entered the energy storage space in the UK, Sweden, Italy, and Australia. 3. BW ESS focuses on efficient pricing through relationships with Tier 1 BESS suppliers and utilizes the wider BW Group for financing…

1. SA Power Networks is the first utility in Australia to use low earth orbit satellite technology for field worker connectivity, specifically the SpaceX Starlink system. 2. The new system provides consistent high-speed internet for field crews working in regional and remote areas, improving accessibility and safety for power restoration and maintenance tasks. 3. By…

– FRV, part of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, has entered the Finnish photovoltaic market with local operator Will & Must to develop 600 MW of PV projects. – The move into Finland is FRV’s first in a Nordic country, coinciding with Will & Must’s plan to develop 1000 ha. of solar land by 2027. –…

1. In 2023, light-duty vehicles in the US consumed 7,596 GWh of electricity, with EV sales making up 16% of total LDV sales. 2. The electricity generated in Uganda in 2023 was 6,032.3 GWh, with 93.4% coming from hydropower plants. 3. Uganda needs to double its electricity generation capacity to meet the needs of its…

– Ambient Photonics CEO believes solar cells can revolutionize electronics by replacing batteries – Solar cells address environmental issues and practical flaws of batteries – Ambient Photonics’ DSSC technology offers high power and low cost compared to other solar cell technologies Ambient Photonics CEO, Bates Marshall, believes that solar cells can revolutionize electronics by providing…

1. Solar MAP now available for affordable multifamily properties in Connecticut, with informational webinar on June 6. 2. Program offers no-cost technical assistance, financing, and incentives for solar energy and battery storage projects. 3. Participation in the program allows affordable multifamily properties to access greater benefits and incentives, including increased resilience in the event of…

1. Acoustical consultants are essential for mitigating noise from Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installations to comply with local regulations and prevent community annoyance, especially since BESS facilities are typically located close to residential properties. 2. Noise issues from data centers and bitcoin mining facilities without specific noise regulations have led to public negativity, highlighting…