Category: Energy
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Consortium showcases tractor-powered vehicle-to-grid technology
– Gridtractor, Monarch Tractor, and Borg Warner demonstrated vehicle-to-grid capabilities from a Monarch MK-V tractor – The consortium team received $3 million in funding from the California Energy Commission to develop Vehicle to Building technology – The integrated system will enable users to minimize charging costs, earn revenue, and save on fuel from electric vehicle…
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Commerz Real purchases Klimavest wind farm located in Finland.
– Commerz Real purchased the Lumivaara wind farm in Finland for its Klimavest fund – The wind farm has a nominal output of 45.6 MW and can cover the annual requirements of over 20,000 Finnish households – Klimavest now owns a total of four operational wind farms in Finland with a total output of more…
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New BP Pulse Stations with Tesla Power Coming Soon to El Paso Area
– Sign up for CleanTechnica news updates on email or follow on Google News – BP Pulse is using rebranded Tesla charging hardware at truck stops – Truck stops are becoming major players in the EV charging network, with partnerships and new stations being built The recent sighting of a future BP Pulse electric vehicle…
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Nordex to provide wind turbines for 264MW wind farm in Lithuania
– UAB Renerga has selected Nordex to supply 40 turbines for a 264MW wind farm in Lithuania – The wind farm is expected to generate around 602GWh of clean energy annually – Nordex will also provide premium service contracts for the turbines and the project is set to be completed in 2026. UAB Renerga has…
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US solar industry experiences record-breaking January in 2024
– Solar energy is experiencing strong growth in both total capacity and electrical generation – Renewable sources accounted for 98.3% of capacity additions in January – Solar alone is expected to expand by 76.1% between 2023 and 2025, leading to an increase in renewables’ share of U.S. electrical generation The SUN DAY Campaign reviewed data…
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Revamping America’s Electric Grid: A Path to Green Energy Economy Prospertiy in Three Steps
– America faces challenges in modernizing the U.S. electric grid – 2 million MW of clean energy capacity is currently on hold, delaying benefits to consumers and communities – Strategies for success include legislative action, regional collaboration, and permitting reform to unlock clean energy investments and create jobs America is facing challenges related to energy,…
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DTEK acquires battery project that won in capacity market
1. Columbus will oversee development of 133MW power, 532MWh project for DTEK until it reaches RTB status, leading to bonus payment. 2. Poland leads in BESS deployments in CEE region, with around 9GW of projects awarded grid connections. 3. Solar Media will host Energy Storage Summit Central Eastern Europe in Warsaw in September, bringing together…
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Ofgem Grants Approval for UK’s Largest-Ever Investment: EGL2
1. Ofgem has provisionally approved £4.3 billion for the Eastern Green Link 2 project, which is the largest-ever investment in electricity transmission infrastructure in Great Britain. 2. The project will include a 525kV 2GW subsea superhighway link running from northeast Scotland to the east coast of England, capable of powering two million homes. 3. The…
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Empire Wind to Construct Offshore Wind Hub in New York
– Empire Wind and BCTC to hold press event for Project Labor Agreement at South Brooklyn Marine Terminal – Agreement marks the first PLA for offshore wind work in New York City – Energy Global magazine features technical articles on renewables and battery storage in its Spring 2024 issue Empire Wind and the Building and…
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China lodges WTO complaint against US electric vehicle incentives
1. China disputes US subsidies for electric cars and batteries at the World Trade Organization. 2. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen raises concerns about China’s increased production in green energy. 3. The outcome of the WTO trade case may result in a prolonged legal void due to the lack of a functioning appeals bench. China…