Category: Energy
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Potential Arrival of Dacia Spring’s Rivals from China to Europe: Part 2
1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News 2. The Dacia Spring is the most affordable battery-electric vehicle in Europe, competing with models like the Dongfeng Nano Box, BYD Seagull, and Leapmotor T03 in China 3. Other affordable BEV models in the 4,000 mm segment include the…
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“SolarEdge Technologies Inc. Files Patent for Protection of Distributed Power Systems”
– Smart energy management systems was a key innovation area identified from patents by SolarEdge Technologies – SolarEdge Technologies’s grant share as of January 2024 was 47% – A recently granted patent discloses a method and apparatus for efficiently controlling power converters in response to communication signals GlobalData’s company profile on SolarEdge Technologies highlights the…
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Streamlining the process of large-scale solar design through automation
1. Utility scale solar projects are breaking capacity records annually, requiring a significant amount of worktime for construction and design. 2. PVcase, a software as a service company, provides design services for utility-scale solar projects globally, automating processes and reducing work hours. 3. PVcase helps developers and EPCs by providing a platform that connects GIS…
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Rimac Energy introduces new UK facility for producing initial BESS units
1. Rimac will serve as a hub for technological innovation and manufacture the SineStack battery energy storage system. 2. The first units of the SineStack will go to projects for Croatian renewable energy developer ENNA. 3. Rimac aims to become one of Europe’s largest BESS manufacturers by 2030 and will launch a manufacturing facility at…
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Electricity North West partners with Piclo and Electron to expand in flexibility markets
1. Electricity North West is using two platforms, ElectronConnect and Piclo Max, to maximize routes for providers to participate in flexibility markets. 2. ElectronConnect will serve as the core market platform, while Piclo Max will provide an alternative access point for providers. 3. The collaboration aims to unlock the full potential of flexibility and create…
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Nordex Group Secures 264 MW Order from Lithuania
– UAB Renerga contracted the Nordex Group for 40 turbines for the 264 MW Pagegiai wind farm project in Lithuania – Infrastructure works to start in June 2024, with turbine delivery and installation starting in spring 2025 – Nordex Group has sold over 850 MW in Lithuania since 2015, with 460 MW currently under construction…
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More EV charging stations are needed in Navajo and Hopi Country.
1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News. 2. Dead zones in the United States for EV charging are a problem, particularly in Navajo and Hopi tribal lands. 3. Lack of EV charging infrastructure in the area not only impacts the tribes but also discourages EV adoption…
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Reverse Bias Protection Incorporated into Battery Management System
– A123 Systems’ key innovation area identified from patents is battery management systems – A123 Systems has a grant share of 53% as of January 2024 – The granted patent (US11881707B2) discloses a vehicle battery system with a battery management system featuring reverse bias protection circuitry A123 Systems, as profiled by GlobalData, focuses on battery…
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The Newest Solar Industry Snapshot from Aurora Solar is Now Available
– Aurora Solar releases 2024 U.S. residential solar trends report – Interest in solar is high, but cost remains a barrier for homeowners – Homeowner trust in solar companies has declined, but education could help improve perception Aurora Solar has released its second annual “Solar Industry Snapshot,” examining early 2024 U.S. residential solar trends through…
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State power company in Odisha, India looking for consultant for 2,500MWh BESS and pumped hydro project
1. GRIDCO is conducting a tender-based competitive bidding process in May, followed by an online reverse auction, to enter into energy storage purchase agreement contracts with successful developers. 2. Battery energy storage system (BESS) resources must come online by April 2026 and provide capacity until March 2031, with the possibility of contract extensions. 3. Odisha,…