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UK Future of Roads Minister announces £120 million for more electric vans, taxis and motorbikes

Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has confirmed that the Department for Transport is extending the Plug-in Van Grant for another year, to help van drivers and businesses transition to zero emission vehicles.

GeoTHERM 2025: From Europe's Largest Trade Fair to World's Leading Trade Fair for Geothermal Energy 

GeoTHERM 2025 has impressively demonstrated why it is now regarded as the world's leading trade fair for geothermal energy. On February 20-21, the international industry event once again attracted experts, companies and decision-makers from all over the world - with an increase in visitor numbers of around 30%.

Gore Street Capital Selects Gridbeyond To Optimize Energy Storage System In California

GridBeyond has announced the signing of a major contract with Gore Street Energy Storage Fund to provide Scheduling Coordinator, trading, and energy optimization services for the 200MW Big Rock energy storage system located in Southern California.

Weltec Biopower Hands Over Dairy RNG Plant in Wisconsin

In February 2025, the German biogas specialist Weltec Biopower successfully completed the commissioning and handover of a dairy RNG (Renewable Natural Gas / biomethane) plant in Barron County, Wisconsin. 

Germany
Deutsche Sanierungsberatung secures €3.6M euros to accelerate energy-efficient renovations

German energy consulting company and marketplace for renovation projects, Deutsche Sanierungsberatung (dsb), has secured 3.6 million euros in a seed funding round to accelerate energy-efficient renovations through PV systems, heat pumps, insulation or window replacement.

Geothermal Developer Ignis H2 Energy Raises $12.5M 

Ignis H2 Energy Inc. anounced the successful first closing of its Series A funding round, securing $12.5 million from a consortium of investors, including leading funds and private individuals. 

 Evonik is Building a Plant for Anion Exchange Membranes

Evonik is building a pilot plant in Marl, Germany, for the production of its innovative and high-performance anion exchange membrane (AEM). Developed by Evonik the membrane is marketed under the name DURAION®. 

Assisting the Energy Transition: An interview with Rod Hutchison of Aberdein Considine

In December, Aberdeen law firm Aberdein Considine formed a panel of legal experts to focus on key issues within the energy sector, following growing demand from clients who are decommissioning oil and gas projects and diversifying into renewables, to help them better negotiate the challenges of doing so. REM talked to Partner and Energy Secretary lead at Aberdein Considine, Rod Hutchison, to find out more about the various challenges involved in the energy transition.

EU focus on energy costs is right call to boost heat pumps says EHPA

The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) has commented on the plan launched by the European Commission to boost competitive clean industries and affordable energy, which outlines concrete actions to turn decarbonisation into a driver for growth in European industries.

Eco Wave Power Begins Enhancements for Portugal Wave Energy Project

Eco Wave Power Global has announced the initiation of critical infrastructure enhancements at its pioneering wave energy project in Porto, Portugal, where the Company is implementing its first 1MW project.

Innergex Agrees to be Acquired by CDPQ

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. and CDPQ announced they have entered into a definitive agreement dated February 24, 2025 pursuant to which CDPQ will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Innergex other than those held by CDPQ and certain rolling over executive officers for $13.75 (Canadian) per share in cash.

Beam Global Europe announces record orders in the first two months of 2025

Beam Global, provider of sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, has announced record sales in Europe for the first two months of 2025, demonstrating that Europe is a significant growth region for the company.

Octopus Energy trials ‘Zero Bills’ upgrade on existing homes

UK energy company Octopus Energy is trialing its ‘Zero Bills’ retrofit offer with existing homes, enabling more householders across the UK to eliminate their energy bills by installing cutting-edge green technology, consisting of a heat pump, a battery and solar panels.

New Wind Turbine Design Clears Key Hurdle

Inside Dr. Todd Griffith’s laboratory stands a 6-foot-tall wind turbine that looks like an upside-down eggbeater; it’s actually a small-scale prototype for a radically different type of offshore wind turbine.

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