Category: Energy

  • Neoen contemplating sale of 30% share in Australian division

    1. Neoen is considering selling a 30% stake in its Australian subsidiary to raise over €1bn for expansion. 2. The company has signaled a willingness to reduce ownership in certain assets to support growth. 3. Neoen has won contracts to build battery energy storage systems in Australia and secured solar tenders in France. French renewable…

  • Constructing a Solar PV Meteorological Station for Maximum Efficiency

    – Weather conditions greatly impact photovoltaic output, affecting incident solar energy – Monitoring weather parameters is crucial for optimizing PV system performance and maintenance – Important weather parameters for solar PV include solar irradiance, ambient air and module temperatures, wind speed and direction, precipitation, humidity, air pressure, and dew point Monitoring weather conditions is essential…

  • India’s Energy Giant Achieves Record High Electricity Generation Primarily from Coal

    1. NTPC, India’s state-owned energy company, produced a record 422 TWh of electricity in the past fiscal year, with a 6% increase over the previous year. 2. The company owns 76 GW of installed generation capacity across 51 power stations, including 27 coal-fired power plants. 3. NTPC has a goal of reaching 130 GW of…

  • Prevalon Receives First BESS Order Following Mitsubishi Power Spin-Out

    1. Prevalon’s BESS project aims to improve grid resiliency and provide reliable power during peak demand periods for an undisclosed location. 2. Idaho Power is active in Idaho and Oregon and is working towards achieving 100% clean energy by 2045. 3. Prevalon’s BESS offering includes a complete AC solution with battery enclosures, inverters, transformers, and…

  • Britain has installed 34.8 million smart meters

    1. By the end of 2023, 34.8 million smart electricity and gas meters were installed in British homes and small businesses, with 61% of all meters being smart. 2. Approximately 20.2 million were smart electricity meters and 14.5 million were smart gas meters. 3. 30.8 million meters were operating in smart mode, with almost 4…

  • Completion of the WaveFarm Project by AW-Energy in the Energy Global Sector

    1. AW-Energy completes the three-year WaveFarm project funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund. 2. Wave energy has the potential to contribute up to 10% of the EU’s energy by 2050. 3. The WaveFarm project has successfully translated experience into a commercial product family, making wave energy a sustainable and viable solution for global…

  • Impending Insect Decline Threatens Global Food Web Collapse

    1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News. 2. The collapse of the insect population is due to various factors, leading to disastrous effects on the global food web. 3. Insects play a crucial role in pollination, and their decline poses a significant threat to the sustainability…

  • Prevalon to install 328MWh battery storage system in Idaho

    – Prevalon Energy chosen by Idaho Power for a 328 MWh battery energy storage system project – Designed to align with Idaho Power’s strategy to integrate renewable energy sources – Project aims to enhance grid resilience and provide reliable power supply during high demand periods Prevalon Energy, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Power Americas, has been…

  • Introducing a New Era of Lower LCOE for Utility-Scale PV Economics

    1. The solar industry is transforming with advancements in 210mm n-type TOPCon PV technology and low-voltage, high-string-power system design. 2. Trina Solar’s Vertex N modules offer the lowest LCOE, significant CAPEX and BOS savings, and unmatched power production compared to other modules. 3. Vertex N’s superior attributes and system design optimize performance, reduce costs, and…

  • Chinese Companies Maintain Stronghold in Global Wind Turbine Market

    – Chinese wind turbine makers dominate global market, with four out of the top five spots in ranking – Global wind power generation capacity additions reached record 118 GW in 2023 – Goldwind commissions 16.4 GW of new wind projects, with focus on China market (Note: Total commissioned capacity in 2023 was 118 GW. Source:…