Category: Energy
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E-REDES in Portugal introduces innovative smart grid street lighting initiative
1. E-REDES is implementing an automation project to vary street lighting intensity and enable remote monitoring with the Luxifer project using the FlexIP system. 2. The Luxifer project, led by two Master’s students in Electrical Engineering, aims to understand the impact of synchronism in fast actions of IP LED luminaire controllers on the electrical network.…
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ABO Wind completes construction of 50 MW solar farm in Spain
– ABO Wind is constructing a 50 MW solar farm in central Spain at the site of a dismantled nuclear power plant – The Valdezorita solar farm is the company’s first turnkey project in Spain, located in Yebra municipality – The project is expected to be completed and commissioned by early 2025, benefiting the local…
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Presentation Slides and Transcript from the Green Builder Sustainability Symposium
– Carbon capture and sequestration is not feasible due to safety concerns, economic factors, and alternative solutions. – Electrification is a more cost-effective and safe alternative to carbon capture for many industries. – Alternative solutions such as electrochemistry and drone-based agriculture are more viable options for decarbonization. In mid-2023, CleanTechnica’s Michael Barnard presented at Green…
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Device for Producing Conductive Aqueous Solutions
– Kurita Water Industries identified reverse osmosis and nano-filtration as key innovation areas – Grant share for Kurita Water Industries as of January 2024 was 20% – A patented device by Kurita Water Industries efficiently produces a high-quality conductive aqueous solution with minimal metal ion contamination GlobalData’s company profile on Kurita Water Industries highlights the…
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RES selected to oversee operations and maintenance for a major solar project in the United States
– RES selected to provide O&M services at Repsol’s 637-MWDC Frye Solar facility in Texas – Partnership focused on maximizing performance and sustainability of the solar project – RES leveraging experience and innovative technologies to enhance project performance and reliability RES has been selected by Repsol to provide operations and maintenance services at the Frye…
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Australia trials flexible demand aggregation in residential settings
– ARENA and SA Power Networks are conducting a project in South Australia to trial smart home energy management in 500 households – The project, called Energy Masters, aims to demonstrate the value of flexible demand in residential settings with the use of consumer energy resources and smart appliances – The Government of South Australia…
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Ocean Winds receives feasibility license for offshore wind project in Australia
– Ocean Winds granted feasibility license for offshore wind farm in waters off Gippsland, Victoria – Project will have an installed capacity of 1.3 GW, equivalent to electricity for 1 million households – ENGIE and EDP Renewables joint venture Ocean Winds leading the project, with support from local footprint of ENGIE in Australia Ocean Winds,…
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European Commission intensifies investigation into Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles
1. European Commission opened inquiry into Chinese automakers benefiting from significant subsidies by Chinese government. 2. Chinese government provides massive support to automotive sector, giving Chinese companies competitive advantage. 3. European Commission may impose higher import tariffs on Chinese EV manufacturers to protect European automakers. The European Commission has launched an inquiry into whether Chinese…
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Plasma Processing Systems Bias Supply
– Advanced Energy Industries identified smart grids as a key innovation area from patents, with a grant share of 46% – A granted patent by Advanced Energy Industries discloses a bias supply system for plasma processing systems with periodic voltage application – The patent details a system involving inductors, switches, and a controller to regulate…
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Cypress Creek completes 208-MW solar + storage project for ERCOT
1. Cypress Creek Renewables completes construction of 208 MW Zier facility in Brackettville, Texas with 80 MWh of battery storage 2. Facility will provide power for over 41,600 Texas homes annually and help ease supply strain on ERCOT grid during peak demand 3. Project will bring in $11.5 million in tax revenue for Kinney County…