Category: Energy

– Two hydroelectric power plants in Ukraine decommissioned after major attack by Russian forces – Attack on May 8 targeted energy infrastructure in several regions of Ukraine – Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, under Russian control, has been repeatedly targeted and damaged Russian forces have recently attacked two hydroelectric power plants in Ukraine, resulting in their…

1. Clearloop, a Silicon Ranch company, partnered with Intuit and REI Co-op to launch a new 2.8-MWDC White Pine Solar Farm in Tennessee. 2. Intuit and REI each supported 1.4 MWDC of the solar project, with additional support from the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Dispersed Power Program and local power companies. 3. Intuit is donating renewable…

1. Battery storage contracts range from 9MW to 390MW, with a minimum delivery requirement of energy for four consecutive hours. 2. Procurement aims to address electricity demand growth and prepare for a projected 60% increase in demand over the next 25 years. 3. The LT1 procurement follows a predecessor Expedited LT1 RFP, with contracts awarded…

– MISO and PJM will collaborate on an informational interregional transfer capability study in the second half of 2024. – The study aims to identify potential opportunities for near-term transmission enhancements along the shared seam of PJM and MISO. – Increasing transfer capability between regions may support greater grid resilience, particularly after extreme weather events…

– Nexergy Holdings PLC partners with Lorentz for green hydrogen production – Green hydrogen production expected to start in 2024 – Collaboration aims to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional fuel sources Nexergy Holdings PLC has partnered with Lorentz to produce green hydrogen, a sustainable fuel source that utilizes water and solar energy. This collaboration…

1. Sales of electric vehicles in South Africa have been slow but are showing signs of growth, with 931 battery-electric vehicles sold in 2023. 2. The limited variety of electric vehicle models and high import duties and taxes have contributed to the slow adoption of EVs in South Africa. 3. BYD has introduced the Dolphin,…

1. A new report recommends revising electricity market arrangements in Great Britain to adapt to the demands of decarbonizing the power sector by 2035. 2. The report suggests that transitioning to a market with varying pricing across different zones may hold promise in the long run, but an enhanced market with a single national price…

1. York County zoning board reverses decision to allow Silfab Solar to establish solar cell manufacturing operations in Fort Mill. 2. Community pushback leads to concerns about potential use of harmful chemicals in solar panel production. 3. Silfab had plans to create 800 new jobs and contribute $17 million in property taxes to Fort Mill…

– The report, Energy Transition Readiness Index (ETRI), ranks European countries on their progress in embracing renewable energy and fostering flexibility in their energy markets. – Nordic countries such as Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden lead in transition readiness due to their fair, transparent, and accessible flexibility markets, while countries like Greece, Switzerland, and Poland…

– Solus Power signs MoU with QinetiQ to develop advanced EV charging solutions for fleet charging and infrastructure – Solus Power’s mobile charging solution ‘Kratos’ technology offers ruggedised Lithium-ion power units for ultrafast charging – QinetiQ supports Solus Power in understanding the needs of defence and security customers globally for flexible EV charging solutions Solus…