Category: Energy

1. Industry focuses on mitigating fire and explosion risk in battery energy storage systems through safety testing and compliance with industry standards. 2. Increasing use of modular designs and higher energy density solutions in energy storage projects requires products to be more reliable than ever before. 3. Education and collaboration with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs)…

1. UK Power Networks’ Technical Limits scheme sees 1GW of projects accept fast-track offers to connect to the electricity network. 2. The scheme cuts years off the time to connect for projects initially facing long wait times of up to a decade. 3. Projects in the East of England and Kent, Surrey, and Sussex totaling…

– Turner & Townsend and JUMBO Consulting Group establish a strategic partnership in the clean energy sector – Turner & Townsend acquires a majority 70% share in JUMBO Consulting Group – The new combined team, Turner & Townsend JUMBO, will offer end-to-end services for offshore wind projects and other energy-related initiatives, leveraging expertise to support…

1. ESB Networks has 1,000MW of electricity storage connected to the Irish power grid, including 731.5MW of battery storage projects and 292MW from Turlough Hill pumped storage power station. 2. The energy storage facilities are connected across both the transmission and distribution systems in Ireland. 3. The 1GW of energy storage is crucial for providing…

– Eurobank A.E. and the Greek Public State are financing the Enipeas solar project with a total investment of €395.15 million. – Lightsource bp, a global leader in solar energy projects, is leading the development of the Enipeas project in Greece. – The Enipeas solar project will have a nominal capacity of 560 MWp and…

1. StoreDot demonstrated its silicon-dominant EV battery technology in a prototype Polestar electric car, achieving charging rates of over 310 kW. 2. StoreDot’s XFC cells can be integrated into existing EV designs, paving the way for extreme fast charging using available charging infrastructure. 3. The silicon-based lithium-ion battery chemistry used by StoreDot can reduce weight,…

– China holds an influential position in the supply chains of rare earths needed for green technologies – Japan needs to broaden its energy security concept to include green technologies and critical minerals – China has a strong grip on the supply chains of critical minerals, with control in extraction and processing, especially in EVs…

1. Martin Roofing & Solar’s hidden-fastening solar mount received UL certification without penetrating shingles. 2. The design saves shingles from holes by attaching underneath and sealing over the top of the mount. 3. The company aims to integrate the mount into new homes as “Solar-Ready Homes” and has gained interest from other solar and shingle…

1. California’s battery energy storage system (BESS) resources exceeded contributions from renewables, natural gas, large-scale hydroelectric, and energy imports on April 25, 2024. 2. Grid-connected storage in California has grown 1,250% since 2019, reaching a capacity of 6,177MW. The state aims to achieve 52GW of energy storage to support its goal of 100% renewable energy…

1. RheinEnergie has partnered with The Mobility House to integrate vehicle to grid (V2G) technology into the energy and e-mobility sectors. 2. The partnership includes an investment from RheinEnergie into The Mobility House and aims to offer reduced charging costs for electric vehicles through a special electricity tariff. 3. The Mobility House focuses on transforming…