Category: Energy

– Dominion Energy launched the US’ first Jones Act-compliant offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) named Charybdis – The vessel was constructed using domestically-sourced steel at the Brownsville, Texas shipyard of Seatrium – The vessel launch marked a historical achievement as the world’s largest completed lift totaling 23,000 tons Dominion Energy has successfully launched Charybdis,…

– Sign up for CleanTechnica’s daily news updates via email – Follow CleanTechnica on Google News for more updates – Explore the Guadalupe Rim area in the Lincoln National Forest, including views of the mountains and forests along the rough roads. The journey continues from Part 1 as the road moves from the desert into…

1. Goldman Sachs and Lazard top the financial advisers in the power sector for M&A deals in terms of deal value and volume respectively. 2. Goldman Sachs advised on transactions worth $6.3bn, securing the top position in deal value. 3. Lazard led in deal volume with eight transactions and secured the second spot in deal…

– Utility-scale solar is experiencing significant growth, with 22.5 GWDC of capacity added in 2023 – Bombard Electric stands out from competitors by utilizing IBEW labor for renewable installations since 2004 – Technology improvements in solar design software have made installations more efficient and accurate The utility-scale solar sector is experiencing significant growth, with SEIA…

1. Pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) and compressed air energy storage (CAES) are the most commercially mature technologies for LDES. 2. Corre designs large-scale projects using CAES technology and salt caverns, with Siemens Energy as its main design partner and EPC arranger. 3. Corre is Europe’s largest energy storage developer with projects in the Netherlands…

1. SUEZ and Vodafone partner to accelerate global delivery of smart water meters. 2. Partnership combines SUEZ’s water solutions expertise with Vodafone’s communications technologies. 3. Remote reading of water meters using NB-IoT technology enables early leak detection and consumption monitoring. SUEZ and Vodafone have formed a partnership to expedite the implementation of smart water meters…

1. Far North Solar Farm ltd (FNSF) obtains resource consent for 40.8 MWp solar farm near Marton, New Zealand. 2. FNSF now has five consented solar farms, with the first one under construction. 3. Energy Global Magazine’s Spring 2024 issue features articles on battery storage, renewables in Europe, electrical infrastructure, and more. Far North Solar…

1. Use mechanochemistry to extract lithium at low temperatures, diversifying the supply chain. 2. MELLT process involves ball milling solid spodumene and reactant chemicals to create water-soluble lithium compounds. 3. MELLT streamlines hard-rock mineral extraction, uses less energy, and eliminates toxic waste, offering a more sustainable approach to lithium extraction. The U.S. Department of Energy’s…

1. EnergySage releases results of eighth annual Electrification Contractor Survey, first to expand to include professionals in solar-adjacent, whole-home electrification fields 2. Majority of solar installers and clean energy contractors predict growth in solar installations, battery storage, and heat pump installations 3. Financing options identified as biggest barrier to growing business, with lack of desirable…

1. Enel X Global Retail and Digital Realty collaborate to use data centre batteries to balance the Irish power grid 2. Digital Realty enhances its UPS systems with integrated batteries to support grid stability and allow for more renewable energy on the grid 3. The partnership helps reduce carbon emissions, save CO₂, and increase the…