Category: Energy
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RWE secures land option for green hydrogen project in the UK
– RWE is progressing with plans for a green hydrogen plant at Teeside, announcing the acquisition of land at Wilton International. – The company aims to develop a large-scale green hydrogen production plant at the site, with initial capacity for 260MWe electrolyser and up to 5 tphr of green hydrogen. – The project in Teeside…
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University of Pennsylvania is at the forefront of the Ivy League’s switch to solar energy
1. University of Pennsylvania partners with AES to purchase solar power from two large solar farms. 2. Solar installations help move the university and healthcare facilities closer to their goal of being 100% carbon neutral by 2042. 3. Land previously used for agriculture is now home to the solar farms, providing educational opportunities and promoting…
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Parkwind sells 30% stake in Northwind wind farm to Aspiravi
1. Aspiravi Offshore acquired a 30% stake in the Northwind offshore wind farm, increasing its ownership to 70%. 2. Sumitomo owns the remaining 30% stake in the Northwind wind farm. 3. Aspiravi Group also holds shares in other offshore wind projects like Rentel and SeaMade, reflecting its commitment to sustainable energy generation. Aspiravi Offshore, a…
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In 2023, the US installs a record amount of grid-scale energy storage
– U.S. energy storage market reached a new deployment high in Q4 of 2023 with 4,236 MW installed – Grid-scale energy storage deployment exceeded 3 GW in one quarter for the first time – Total deployments in 2023 across all segments reached 8,735 MW and 25,978 MWh, representing an 89% increase over 2022 The U.S.…
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Merging Digital and Personal Approaches in CCPP Maintenance
1. Planned predictive maintenance (PPM) in combined cycle power plants (CCPPs) has huge potential in the era of cloud computing. 2. Machine learning and analytics do not guarantee actionable insights for maintenance without effective implementation in real-world scenarios. 3. IMI Insyt, a digital engineering service, leverages historical data to identify potential issues like cracking in…
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Engie Chile launches commercial operations for 139MW/638MWh BESS
1. Engie Chile is building its largest BESS project in the country, along with two other BESS projects co-located with solar PV plants. 2. The utility recently started construction on a 48MW/264MWh BESS in Antofagasta, and is adding a 68MW/418MWh BESS to the Tamaya solar project. 3. The Energy Storage Summit Latin America will be…
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Terna reveals plans for €16.5bn investment in Italy spanning 2024-2028
– Terna plans to invest up to €16.5 billion for decarbonisation in Italy, focusing on the twin transition of digital and energy. – The investment plan covers the period 2024 to 2028, with €2.6 billion to be invested this year. – The plan includes investments in grid development, cross-border interconnections, defence plan, and asset renewal…
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Enfinity Global finishes sale of minority stake in US operating portfolio
– Enfinity Global Inc. completes minority sale of 400 MW US operating portfolio to Kyushu Electric Power Co. Inc. – Kyushu Electric now holds a 40% equity interest in the portfolio, with Enfinity Global retaining 60% and serving as the long-term asset manager. – Enfinity Global plans to build a 11.6 GW pipeline in the…
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Tesla Cybertruck Unable to Charge While Powering a Camper with Level 2 Charger
1. Watch the Butter_EV YouTube Channel to see how large EV batteries can power an RV’s air conditioning and other systems while boondocking 2. Tesla Cybertruck may have limitations when using its power to charge an RV and run the air conditioning at the same time 3. Consider plugging both the truck and the RV…
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EDPR NA partners with Volt Energy to build 110MW solar plant in Illinois, US
1. Microsoft to purchase electricity and renewable energy credits from the 110MW Hickory Solar Park in Illinois. 2. Partnership between EDP Renewables North America and Volt Energy Utility to develop the solar project. 3. Focus on environmental justice, job creation, and engaging women and minority-owned enterprises in the project. EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA)…