Category: Energy

1. Habitat Energy is one of the largest BESS optimisers in the ERCOT market with 1GW contracted, totaling 2GW globally. 2. ERCOT is a primarily merchant market where BESS projects earn revenue from ancillary services and wholesale energy trading. 3. UBS Asset Management is launching four BESS projects in partnership with Captona, recognizing Habitat Energy’s…

1. Proposal to incentivize Bitcoin mining with low-carbon energy sources through cryptoeconomic rewards. 2. Use of Energy Web’s ‘Green proofs for Bitcoin’ clean energy validation platform to permit miners to obtain low-carbon accreditation. 3. Energy Web plans to develop a platform for miners to register themselves and share their green keys for participation in the…

– Halliburton has introduced GeoESP® lifting pumps for geothermal energy applications – GeoESP pumps are efficient, safe, and can operate at temperatures up to 220°C – Halliburton also offers the IntelevateTM data science-driven platform for geothermal well management. Halliburton Company has introduced GeoESP® lifting pumps, an advanced submersible borehole and surface pump technology specifically designed…

1. Plugin EVs took a 56.9% share in Sweden in April, with BEVs at 30.9% and PHEVs at 26.0%. 2. BEVs are underperforming due to absent incentives, weak consumer economy, and overpriced models, particularly from Stellantis. 3. The Volvo EX30 was the best-selling BEV in March, with 698 units sold, followed by the Tesla Model…

– US appeals court overturns injunction on Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line – Developers ITC Midwest and Dairyland Power Co-operative can move forward with project – Environmental groups concerned about project impact on wildlife habitats and floodplains are seeking further legal action A US appeals court has overturned an injunction that had halted the development of…

– Large-scale solar energy involves navigating categories such as commercial & industrial (C&I), commercial, and utility-scale projects – Each category serves a unique role in harnessing solar power – Understanding the differences between these categories is crucial for industry professionals and renewable energy enthusiasts to appreciate solar energy’s versatility and potential. Large-scale solar energy projects…

1. Factors to consider when deploying lithium-ion technology in stationary energy storage projects include fire safety, limited lifespan, and costly augmentation scenarios. 2. Metal-hydrogen technology, such as Enervenue Energy Storage Vessels, offers a longer lifespan and proven reliability compared to lithium-ion batteries. 3. The webinar discusses the benefits of metal-hydrogen batteries, including improved safety, revenue…

1. SSEN Distribution has partnered with Electron to use the ElectronConnect platform for procuring flexibility services. 2. The partnership will streamline entry into the market for Flexibility Service Providers and open up new opportunities for both long-term and short-term flexibility. 3. The platform will help SSEN expand its flexibility portfolio and accelerate its net zero…

– Agreement reached for construction of first offshore direct current platforms and onshore converter stations for Normandy and Oléron Island offshore wind farms – Unprecedented scale contract accelerates development of offshore farms in France – Chantiers de l’Atlantique and Hitachi Energy consortium selected for execution of offshore and onshore conversion stations, marking a major step…

1. The history of solar energy in the United States is a success story dating back to the creation of the first silicon solar cell in 1954. 2. Solar energy has grown to account for over 50% of new electricity generating capacity added to the grid in 2023, employing over 260,000 Americans. 3. The Solar…