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SoCalGas and Bloom Energy Powering Caltech with Innovative Campus Hydrogen Project

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and Bloom Energy announced the powering of a portion of Caltech's grid with an innovative hydrogen project that demonstrates how hydrogen could potentially offer a strong solution for long-duration clean energy storage and dispatchable power generation.

Turtle Launches UK’s First Wind and Solar Powered Defibrillator 

Turtle Defib Cabinets – a manufacturer of defibrillators and supplier of medical equipment – has designed and engineered the first solar and wind powered defibrillator cabinet in the UK.  The launch of the product creates an opportunity to set higher standards when it comes to saving lives in environments where an electricity supply may be restricted or cost-prohibitive to install; for example, construction sites, leisure providers like golf courses and public parks, and the agricultural sector.   

Osprey more than doubled its number of rapid EV chargers this year

EV rapid-charging network Osprey Charging has announced it has now successfully installed over 1,000 high-power EV charging points throughout the UK, more than doubling the size of its network over the last year. 2023 was Osprey’s most successful year to date with a strong final quarter that saw it install 11 ultra-rapid charging hubs across the country. It was also voted Top 3 in the annual Zapmap rankings for en-route charging networks (its fourth year earning the ‘Driver Recommended Network’ title).

Case Study: Enhancing Sustainability Through Accurate Biogas Upgrading

In an era where sustainable and renewable energy sources are imperative, biogas stands out as a promising solution. However, maximizing its potential necessitates efficient utilization, achieved through accurate biogas upgrading. These systems play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality and utility of biogas, propelling it beyond a mere source of energy.

WeaveGrid and Wallbox partner to give customers access to wind-powered EV charging at Xcel Energy

WeaveGrid, a software company that enables rapid electric vehicle (EV) adoption on the electric grid, and provider of EV charging solutions Wallbox, have announced a partnership to expand access to utility managed charging programmes for North American Wallbox owners, beginning with Xcel Energy’s Charging Perks programme in Colorado.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $530 Million for Building Energy Efficiency

The US Department of Energy has announced up to $530 million in technical assistance competitive grants available for the adoption and implementation of the latest model energy codes, zero energy codes, building performance standards, and innovative codes that achieve equivalent energy savings to the latest model and zero energy codes. 

GreenFire Energy and Yoiba Energy To Collaborate on Geothermal Energy Projects

GreenFire Energy Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Yoiba Energy to work together to develop geothermal energy projects in Spain. This agreement enables the companies to collaborate to develop geothermal projects with GreenFire Energy’s technology, GreenFire’s GreenLoop™ (“GreenLoop”) and complete solutions for geothermal power generation. 

Dutch State Joins Offshore Green Hydrogen Pilot PosHYdon

The Dutch state is stepping in as an active partner in PosHYdon through Energie Beheer Nederland . In this pilot, green hydrogen will be produced on an operational gas platform. This will be the first time that three offshore energy systems will be integrated. 

Making Energy More Affordable With Solar Power: An interview with Deep Chakraborty of Enact Solar

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), the utility that provides gas and electricity to residential and business customers in central and northern California is pushing the state’s regulators to approve another rise in energy rates, that is after the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) already agreed that the utility could levy an increase of around $33 per month beginning in 2024.   This could make electricity and gas bills even more unaffordable, but PG&E says it is essential in order to help pay for damage by winter storms and to mitigate wildfires.   REM talked to Enact Solar CEO Deep Chakraborty to find out how solar power could help to provide a monetary lifeline to Californians, the potential benefits of installing solar systems in the wake of the PG&E rate hike and how the company has played a key part in driving forward solar installation in the state. 

EU Commission postpones heat pump plan until after the EU elections

The European Commission has postponed its Heat Pump Action Plan until after the EU elections, despite repeated assurances that the plan would be released in early 2024.

HYDROGRID Raises $8.5M to Digitalize the World's Largest Source of Renewable Energy

Austrian scale-up, HYDROGRID announced they have successfully closed $8.5M in Series-A funding to fuel a wave of international expansion. 

Renantis’ Agrivoltaic Project in Sicily Reaches Commercial Operation

Renantis has added 9.7 MW of new solar capacity with its agrivoltaic project in Sicily reaching commercial operations. The Sicily plant – covering a 22-hectare site – is expected to produce around 20 GWh of renewable energy per year, equivalent to the needs of more than five thousand households. Over 75% of the site is used for photovoltaics and crops, while the remainder is dedicated to the planting of crops

Fourth Power Secures $19M for Low-Cost Utility-Scale Thermal Energy Storage

Fourth Power has received $19 million in Series A funding to scale its cost-effective thermal battery technology. The investment round was led by the venture capital firm DCVC, with participation from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, backed by Bill Gates, and Black Venture Capital Consortium. 

E.ON partners with UK renewable heat innovator Naked Energy

E.ON has partnered with the British company Naked Energy in a pilot in which Naked Energy's solar technology will be deployed to commercial and industrial-scale projects across Europe and the United Kingdom run by E.ON's business unit Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS ).

Ingeteam R&D in the Wind Industry: From Spain to the World

Technological innovation is a key factor in Ingeteam's operations and is the driving force behind its growth, development and leadership.  Research, development and innovation plays a fundamental role in the company and that’s why more than 400 people are dedicated to R&D. The economic investment that the company allocates to this area exceeds 5% of annual turnover.

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