Category: Energy

1. Smart thermostats are part of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) that can benefit the grid. 2. Only 30% of eligible customers with smart thermostats participate in load flexibility programmes. 3. To increase mass adoption of grid-beneficial programmes, focus on making energy engagement easy, increasing access to incentives, and coaching customers on positive impacts. The mass…

– Masdar and Bapco Energies signed an agreement to jointly explore wind projects in Bahrain with a capacity of up to 2 GW – This collaboration marks Masdar’s strategic entry into the Bahrain market and will support the Kingdom’s goals of reducing emissions and achieving net-zero by 2060 – Masdar will utilize its expertise in…

1. The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) faces a significant electricity generation shortfall, with only 48GW of available capacity compared to a peak demand of 57GW. 2. The SAPP’s electricity generation mix is dominated by coal, with coal accounting for 59% of the total share, followed by hydro, solar PV, distillate, wind, nuclear, and gas…

– GE Vernova has invested $10.2 million in the Xlinks Morocco – UK power project – The project is expected to supply 8% of Britain’s electricity needs with wind, solar generation, and battery storage – The electricity generation and storage facilities in south Morocco will be connected to Britain via 4,000km HVDC sub-sea cables. GE…

– Mainstream Renewable Power, along with other companies, has been granted a feasibility license for a 2.5 GW offshore wind project in Victoria, Australia. – The project is expected to be one of Australia’s first offshore wind projects to reach commercial operation by 2032. – The wind project could power up to 1.4 million Victorian…

1. Argonne National Laboratory partners with Talon Metals to use mining waste in battery production 2. The partnership aims to increase domestic supply of nickel for lithium-ion battery manufacturing 3. Researchers are developing a process to use iron sulfides from Talon to synthesize LFP cathodes for EV batteries Argonne National Laboratory has partnered with Talon…

1. GlobalData identified lignin derivatives as a key innovation area from IREN’s patents. 2. IREN’s grant share as of February 2024 was 53%. 3. A cutting machine for transversal cutting of paper material logs has been granted a patent by IREN. GlobalData’s company profile on IREN highlights lignin derivatives as a key innovation area identified…

1. DEWA saved AED225 million over the past 10 years with its smart water network. 2. Water network losses reduced to a record low of 4.6% by the end of 2023. 3. DEWA’s smart water infrastructure includes advanced technologies like smart meters, SCADA center, and Hydronet project for efficient management and monitoring. Dubai Electricity and…

– Nordex Group receives order for N149/5.X turbines from the United States, supplying 25 Delta 4000 series models for installation at an undisclosed wind farm in California – Deliveries scheduled for summer 2025 with commissioning by end of the year; contract includes service for ten years – Nordex Group has sold 738 Delta4000 series turbines…

1. Hydrostor plans to construct two massive long-term energy storage facilities in Australia and California. 2. The technology uses air and water to store energy underground, with the ability to discharge electricity for up to eight hours. 3. California has estimated the need for 4 gigawatts of long-term energy storage capacity to meet the goal…