Category: Energy
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Tata Power secures firm, dispatchable energy from wind, solar and storage with PPA in India
1. TPREL will deliver renewable energy to the grid during peak demand hours under a contract awarded by SJVN. 2. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but TPREL must deliver the energy to commercial operations within 24 months of the signing of the PPA. 3. FDRE tenders, such as the one…
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Executives from TenneT and Elia appointed to Litgrid board
– Meyerjürgens and D’haene join Litgrid as independent board members – They will focus on technology, digitization solutions, and business development management – Litgrid is preparing for the synchronisation with Europe’s continental grid by February 2025 Lithuanian TSO Litgrid is preparing for the upcoming synchronisation with Europe’s continental grid by February 2025 by appointing TenneT…
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EnergyRe secures funding for solar and storage project in South Carolina
– EnergyRe secured US$155 million in project financing and a US$85 million tax equity commitment for the Lone Star Solar project in South Carolina. – The project will include a 108 MWdc solar facility and a 198 MWh Battery Energy Storage System and is expected to be operational by 3Q24. – The project has received…
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Electric Vehicles Account for 24.3% of Market Share in France, with Battery Electric Vehicles Seeing a 45% Year-Over-Year Growth in Volume
1. In April 2024, plugin EVs held a 24.3% share of the auto market in France, with BEVs growing by 45% year on year. 2. The Peugeot e-208 was the best-selling BEV in April, followed by the Peugeot e-2008 and the Renault Twingo. 3. The growth of BEVs in France is partly attributed to a…
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Smart Grids: The Crucial Role of the Four ‘Ds’ – Tech Talk
– Democratisation is the most important factor for shaping public support for smart grids – Awareness and expectations drive support for the energy transition – Support for the four Ds (decarbonisation, decentralisation, digitalisation, democratisation) is high, with democratisation playing a key role in shaping overall support The focus on democratisation is crucial in shaping public…
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Renewables Matrix and Hyundai Establish Solar Power Purchase Agreement
1. Matrix Renewables signed a renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hyundai Motor Group for 147 MWac from its Stillhouse Solar project in Texas. 2. The Stillhouse Solar project is a 284 MWdc / 210 MWac total solar photovoltaic project expected to begin operations in 2025. 3. The agreement will contribute to Hyundai Motor…
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Some Cities Are Combatting Pollution with Zero-Emission Zones
1. Some cities are implementing zero-emission zones to reduce harmful pollution and emissions from vehicles. 2. Early adopters of zero-emission zones are targeting trucks first to reduce emissions and stimulate the growth of zero-emission vehicles. 3. Cities implementing zero-emission zones are also providing support measures for small businesses and combining additional benefits like congestion relief…
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Panelists at the World Energy Congress (WEC) assert that collaboration is essential for advancing AI in the energy sector.
– Artificial intelligence was a central theme of the discussion at the World Energy Council’s 26th Congress in Rotterdam – Jason Li, Global President of Huawei’s Electric Power Digitalisation Business Unit, emphasized the need for AI in solution development for automation and control – Panelists discussed how AI can support the energy transition and tackle…
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First Solar secures order for 547 MW of solar modules
– First Solar to supply Birch Creek Energy with 547 MW of Series 6 Plus Bifacial PV modules for US projects – Birch Creek CEO Dan Siegel expresses confidence in the partnership with First Solar – Energy Global magazine features technical articles on renewables, electrical infrastructure, and battery storage technology in its Spring 2024 issue…
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Using Water to Store Energy for Extended Periods: Harnessing Power From the Air
1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News 2. Cyprus making progress towards renewable energy goals with innovative long duration energy storage systems 3. Cyprus aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2030 with the help of underwater compressed air energy storage technology. Progress towards carbon neutrality in…