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Xcel Energy will power a new Google data center in Pine Island, Minnesota. The data center and associated Electric Service Agreement will make a significant contribution to the state's economy, including a large number of new clean energy projects that will contribute to Minnesota's clean energy goals while ensuring that Xcel Energy's current customers benefit from this growth
Emerging research from Oceantic Network reveals that the continued buildout of US offshore wind energy represents a transformational opportunity to expand the American steel industry, boost domestic fabrication capacity, and strengthen US economic and energy security.
Renewable energy company Zelestra has announced the start of full commercial operations at the 19 MWdc Villamañán solar project in León, Spain, which is one of three in Spain that has been delivered by Zelestra’s internal EPC division, as part of a long-term vPPA with Graphic Packaging International, a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging.
The outbreak of war in the Middle East is yet another reminder of how important and urgent it is for Europe to secure its energy supply and end its dependence on imported fossil oil. Renewable fuels such as bioethanol offer a ready-made, homegrown solution, but EU policies need to be better at unleashing their potential.
French company Seaturns, a wave energy technology developer announces the launch of its first pre-commercial offshore project in Mauritius Island.
Private credit investment manager, Eagle Point Credit Management, has announced it has provided a $28.5 million loan to Heritage Energy Storage to develop, build and operate a network of sub-10 MW battery storage and solar projects across approximately 40 sites in Texas.
The Michigan Public Service Commission has recently approved two major agreements negotiated between environmental advocates, MPSC staff, the Attorney General’s office, and utilities that will help Michiganders reduce energy consumption and save money.
Trafigura's wholly-owned subsidiary, MorGen Energy, has approved the final investment decision to begin construction of a 20MW green hydrogen production facility in Milford Haven, Wales. The West Wales Hydrogen project is among the first projects supported by the UK Government’s flagship hydrogen allocation round (HAR1) to achieve FID.
Gridserve is accelerating the electrification of UK road freight with the announcement of four more charging hubs dedicated to electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs), further strengthening its emerging Electric Freightway network.
The UK Government finally announced the £15 billion Warm Homes Plan late last month, aiming to provide funding for solar, heat pumps and home batteries. This has generated fresh attention with regard to whether this investment will genuinely bring down energy bills or merely risk adding to system costs without the right coordination.
Chris Bernkopf, CEO of Austrian software company Podero, believes that without the use of home energy devices, consumers will continue to foot the bill for expensive grid upgrades, even as the adoption of low-carbon tech accelerates.
REM talked to Chris about how homes can actively support the energy system, easing pressure on the grid, reducing infrastructure costs and helping households to achieve faster and more meaningful savings.
La Asociación Española del Aluminio (AEA) pide que el Código Técnico de la Edificación (CTE) se adapte a la realidad climática de España, un país de altas temperaturas en verano y uso masivo del aire acondicionado. Para ello, dicen que se debe priorizar la necesidad de reforzar el tratamiento del comportamiento estival de los edificios mediante control solar exterior y soluciones como el sombreado exterior.
