Category: Energy

– Iberdrola has successfully installed the first of 50 Vestas V174-9.5MW turbines at the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm. – The project is a joint venture between Iberdrola and Masdar and is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2024. – The wind farm is located off the German Baltic coast and will…

– Vermont Senate passed H.289 requiring 100% renewables by 2035 – H.289 passed with veto-proof majorities in both the House and Senate – Vermont on track to become the second state in the nation to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2035 The Vermont Senate passed H.289 on May 7, which would update the state’s Renewable…

1. GEAPP, IndiGrid, and BRPL are collaborating on a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at a BRPL substation in Delhi to increase the uptake of renewable energy. 2. The project marks the first of 1GW of BESS projects targeted in India by 2026 by the GEAPP’s BESS Consortium. 3. GEAPP is providing concessional financing…

1. US-based Evergreen Waste Services has taken delivery of the first of five Mack LR Electric models. 2. The LR Electric will be the first fully electric Class 8 refuse vehicle in operation in the State of Delaware. 3. The vehicle will use bi-directional charging to push power back to the grid during peak hours…

– First wind turbine successfully installed at Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm – Partnership between Iberdrola and Masdar for the project – Project on track to supply renewable energy to around 475,000 households by end of 2024 A joint venture between Iberdrola and Masdar has successfully installed the first of 50 wind turbines at the…

1. Voi donated helmets to Wheels for All in Liverpool to support inclusive cycling activities. 2. Voi is a Swedish micromobility company offering e-scooter and e-bike sharing in partnership with towns and cities. 3. Wheels For All is a national charity promoting inclusive cycling for disabled children and adults using adapted bikes. Voi, an e-scooter…

1. A lawsuit was filed by US Republican attorneys general and industry trade groups against the EPA to prevent a rule mandating carbon emission cuts from coal-fired power plants. 2. The Biden administration implemented a regulation requiring existing coal-fired and new natural gas-fired plants to control 90% of their carbon pollution. 3. The lawsuit argues…

– Nautilus Solar Energy and TurningPoint Energy partner on a 29.3-MW portfolio of community solar projects in Illinois – Projects are qualified under Illinois’ community solar program to support state’s renewable energy goals – Collaboration strengthens Nautilus’ foothold in community solar and TPE’s commitment to invest over $500 million in Illinois Community Solar market Nautilus…

– A 300MW, 4-hour duration battery storage system will be built at Stanwell Power Station. – The project will receive government funding from the Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Job Fund. – The Queensland government plans to transition publicly owned coal plants to clean energy centers and invest in various clean energy technologies. The Queensland…

1. Project led by researchers at the University of Toronto to explore cybersecurity defences for utilities under a quantum threat. 2. Quantum computing poses a new level of threat to cybersecurity for power utilities with its potential to break current data encryption techniques. 3. Goal of the project is to stay ahead of potential attackers…