Category: Energy

– Former Würgassen nuclear power plant in NRW to house a 120MW/280MWh BESS project – Westphalia Weser investing €92 million in the project, set to come online in H2 2026 – Germany aiming for significant increase in grid-scale energy storage capacity by 2037, with recent government release of Electricity Storage Strategy In North Rhine-Westphalia, the…

1. Eurelectric calls for national regulators to allow DSOs to make anticipatory investments for net zero power infrastructure. 2. Increased calls for anticipatory investments in the grid are necessary to address future needs. 3. Eurelectric suggests revising regulatory frameworks, enforcing TSO and DSO cooperation, and allocating EU funds for network investments to achieve net zero…

– Nordex Group receives 98 MW order from Holmen Energi AB in Sweden – Order includes Premium Plus Service for turbines over 30 years – Turbines equipped with Anti-Icing System for harsh environmental conditions in Swedish climate The Nordex Group has received an order from Holmen Energi AB for 98 MW in Sweden, which includes…

1. The US Department of Energy has invested $145 million in a new breed of steam-generating heat pumps for industrial processes. 2. Skyven Technologies has developed “Arcturus” industrial steam-generating heat pumps to reclaim waste heat and generate steam, aiming to replace gas boilers. 3. The Energy Department’s investment aims to eliminate over 400,000 metric tons…

1. Power plant equipment requires regular cleaning and maintenance for smooth operations. 2. Renewable energy plants like wind and solar farms require less maintenance compared to non-renewable energy plants. 3. Top suppliers of industrial cleaning services, systems and solutions are listed for power generation companies and operators. Power plants require regular cleaning and maintenance for…

1. Array Technologies launches Hail Alert Response system to protect solar assets from hail damage. 2. The system uses weather prediction algorithms to preemptively stow solar trackers before hail events. 3. Hail Alert Response is available in the US and integrates with Array’s DuraTrack or OmniTrack trackers, requiring a subscription and SmarTrack Controller. Array Technologies,…

1. Various companies are investing in charging infrastructure to support the electrification of the transportation sector, with innovative approaches such as utilizing solar power. 2. Greenlane, a joint venture among Daimler Truck North America LLC, NextEra Energy Resources, and BlackRock, announced a major project for a 280-mile charging corridor from Las Vegas to Los Angeles.…

1. European energy companies sought to fill natural gas gap with LNG imports from the US, meeting over 40% of the deficit. 2. European natural gas prices have remained volatile, highlighting the need for a secure energy future. 3. Transitioning to renewables and energy storage is the sustainable solution to Europe’s energy needs, with projects…

– SSEN Distribution has enabled accelerated timescales for 25 projects to connect to distribution networks through their Technical Limits programme. – The programme analyzes power flows across grid supply points to ensure that schemes connecting to the distribution network won’t impact the transmission system. – The first tranche of projects under the programme has accelerated…

– Hsinyuan Wind Power Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of wpd, and Bank SinoPac have closed financing for the Hsinyuan wind farm in Taiwan. – The wind farm comprises six Vestas V136 turbines with a capacity of 4.2 MW each and has already been built and commissioned. – wpd has been active in Taiwan since 2005…