Category: Energy

  • Demonstration Grants for Aluminum & Metals Could Revitalize the Marketplace

    1. Aluminum demand is growing rapidly due to its properties like high strength-to-weight ratio and formability. 2. Aluminum production is energy-intensive and contributes to 40% of industrial greenhouse gas emissions. 3. Several projects in the US aim to decarbonize the aluminum and other metallurgy industries by implementing low carbon technologies and reducing emissions. Aluminum production…

  • Running a Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell

    – Hydrogen fuel cells identified as a key innovation area for FuelCell Energy – Recently granted patent discloses method for operating molten carbonate fuel cell with lithium-containing electrolyte – Patent specifies various parameters for operation, including cathode input stream CO2 content, cathode exhaust CO2 level, and electrolyte composition requirements GlobalData’s company profile on FuelCell Energy…

  • CPS America announces latest product releases and updates

    1. CPS America announces updates on recent product launches for the U.S. market. 2. The 350-kW, 800-VAC three-phase string solution is now in stock and available for U.S. projects from 2 MW to 2 GW. 3. CPS America also provides utility bundle discounts and starts shipping its 5-MWh battery containers for integration with an ESS…

  • EIB Global provides $125m in funding to support interconnection project between Ecuador and Peru

    1. The loan agreement of $125 million was signed in Quito by various officials for the implementation of a power interconnection system between Ecuador and Peru. 2. The project aims to improve power supply security, reduce generation costs, and foster regional power trade between the two countries. 3. The interconnector is part of the Sistema…

  • “EIA approval granted for the 7SeasMed floating offshore wind project”

    – 7SeasMed floating offshore wind project receives EIA approval from Italian Ministry for Environment and Energy Security – Project led by Copenhagen Offshore Partners owned by GreenIT, CDP Equity, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners – 250 MW wind farm located off the coast of Marsala, Sicily to contribute to clean energy generation, job creation, and economic…

  • Colorado Unveils New Easy E-Bike Credit Initiative

    1. Sign up for CleanTechnica’s daily news updates via email or follow on Google News. 2. EV tax credits can be confusing, so it’s important to understand eligibility, refundability, application to specific EVs, and point-of-sale vs. tax credit claim. 3. Colorado offers a $450 credit for e-bike purchases, but participation by bike shops may be…

  • Apparatus for Extinguishing Arcs in Air Circuit Breakers

    – LS Electric’s key innovation area identified from patents is battery management systems – LS Electric’s grant share as of January 2024 is 52% – The granted patent (Publication Number: US11887799B2) discloses an arc-extinguishing apparatus for an air circuit breaker. GlobalData’s analysis of LS Electric highlighted battery management systems as a key innovation area based…

  • The clean energy transition hinges on rural Americans

    – Rural Americans need accurate and compelling messages from reliable messengers to support clean energy projects – Residents have concerns about the aesthetic impact, economic benefits, and feasibility of wind and solar projects in their communities – Messages from trusted local messengers, such as farmers and school superintendents, are more effective in promoting clean energy…

  • Initial smart meter receives certification for private LTE in 900MHz spectrum in the United States

    1. EASYMETERING’s smart meters have been approved by the FCC for use on Private LTE with Anterix 900MHz spectrum. 2. The technology allows for deployment on private wireless networks throughout the mainland US, as well as in Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. 3. The smart network interface card (NIC) for the Smart Meter offers multi-interface…

  • Vestas awarded 37 MW project in Poland

    – Vestas receives firm order from Energa Green Development for Szybowice project in Poland – Order includes 17 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines in 2.2 MW power mode – Vestas to provide supply, delivery, commissioning, and 25-year service agreement for the turbines Vestas has secured an order from Energa Green Development for the Szybowice project in…