Category: Energy
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Entech and Eiffage collaborate on battery energy storage system connected to transmission network.
1. The JV between Eiffage Énergie Systèmes and Entech is focusing on BESS projects connected to the 50-400kV high-voltage network in France. 2. Eiffage Énergie Systèmes will own 60% of the entity, while Entech will own 40%, with governance being equally shared between the two companies. 3. Both companies already have a presence in the…
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Addressing water leaks intelligently
1. Pipelife has launched SmartProbe, a modular sensor-based solution for water leakage detection from cracked water pipes. 2. SmartProbe can be easily installed in non-trafficable and hard-to-reach points in the water network and offers various plug-and-play sensors for measuring pressure, temperature, pH, conductivity, and turbidity. 3. The solution is battery powered, can be installed in…
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Three companies team up to operate and develop biogas plants: Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, KK Invest, and Danish Bio Commodities.
1. CIP and current owners to invest in expanding sustainable bioenergy sector in Hjørring, Denmark. 2. CIP’s investment made through CI Advanced Bioenergy Fund I aligned with green energy goals. 3. Sindal Biogas plant to be expanded to process biomass and produce upgraded biogas for the gas grid. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and the current…
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Lilium Plans Expansion of High-Volume Production Facilities in France
1. Lilium is expanding into high-volume production facilities in France. 2. The company is looking to create 850 new direct jobs in France through this expansion. 3. Lilium has a current order log of over 780 electric jets and is the only manufacturer with certification basis for eVTOL aircraft in both Europe and the United…
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The Netherlands’ new government advocates for increased offshore gas extraction and nuclear power
1. The incoming Dutch coalition government plans to expand offshore natural gas extraction and nuclear energy production to reduce dependence on unreliable countries. 2. The government aims to stick to international climate goals without adding national restrictions, focusing on building reserves of gas and critical commodities. 3. Plans include increasing offshore wind and scaling up…
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Alaska legislation concerning community solar is pending approval by the governor
– Senate Bill 152, “Saving Alaskans Money with Voluntary Community Energy,” has passed the Alaska State Legislature and awaits Governor Dunleavy’s signature. – The bipartisan bill allows Alaskans to subscribe to community-owned solar arrays, benefiting those in rental housing and below the Federal poverty level. – The bill aims to provide 10 to 20% savings…
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Incident rate of BESS failures decreased by 97% from 2018 to 2023.
– The report is an analysis of BESS failures based on EPRI’s database, aiming to identify root causes and improve performance and safety. – Failure incidents decreased by 97% between 2018 and 2023, but lack of transparency around root causes still hinders understanding and prevention of failures. – Classifying failure events by cause is recommended…
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DN100 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter
1. Cubic DN100 flow meter uses ultrasonic technology for accurate natural gas flow measurement. 2. The multipath design eliminates turbulence and asymmetric gas flow impact, ensuring reliable operation and redundancy capability. 3. Incorporates pressure and temperature sensors for precise measurement, wireless communication module for remote monitoring, and automatic shut down feature for safety. The Cubic…
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Global Energy Transformation: The Winds of Change
1. The potential of floating offshore wind as a critical player in producing clean, renewable energy. 2. Projections show promising growth in the floating wind industry, with countries like the UK, Spain, and Japan leading the way. 3. Collaboration between the maritime industry and floating offshore wind developers is essential for overcoming challenges and maximizing…
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Higher Refining Costs Could Lead to an Increase in US Summer Gasoline Prices
1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News. 2. Average monthly prices for regular-grade retail gasoline in the United States could increase by more than 10 cents per gallon if refinery output is lower than expected. 3. Contact CleanTechnica for tips, advertising, or podcast guest suggestions. The…