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Quaise Energy Achieves Drilling Milestone with Millimeter Wave Technology

Quaise Energy, a leading developer of grid-scale superhot geothermal energy, has successfully drilled to a depth of 100 meters using its proprietary millimeter wave technology at its field site in Central Texas. This achievement sets a record for millimeter wave drilling.

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Eco Wave Power signs agreement for feasibility study in South Africa

Onshore wave energy technology developer Eco Wave Power has announced the signing of an agreement with Africa Great Future Development Ltd (AGFDL) to conduct a feasibility study for a potential wave energy power station at the Port of Ngqura, South Africa.

NEXT Energy Installs First-Ever Large Format BIPV Facade

NEXT Energy Technologies, Inc. has accomplished another significant milestone toward commercialization of NEXT’s Building Inegrated PV solution, with the first installation of a commercial facade powered by NEXT transparent OPV coatings at its headquarters in Santa Barbara, California.

US Congressmen Introduce the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act

U.S. Congressmen Mike Flood, of Nebraska, and Troy A. Carter, Sr., of Louisiana have introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act. This bill would direct the United States Energy Information Administration to include Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) more explicitly on their weekly and monthly reports, in line with existing standards and consistent with other fuel types.

USDA Invests in Thermal Biomass Projects

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins recently reported the U.S. Forest Service is awarding $80 million in Wood Innovation Grants to spur wood products manufacturing, expand active forest management, and accelerate energy innovation across America’s timber-producing communities.

Nissan electrifies supply chain with electric truck charging station

An electric truck charging station that will potentially save 1,500 tonnes of CO2 a year has gone live at Nissan Sunderland Plant – the first on site private shared charging station of its kind in the UK.

US Bureau of Land Management Approves Crescent Valley Geothermal Facility

The Bureau of Land Management has approved the 30-megawatt Crescent Valley geothermal energy production facility and associated transmission line.

Amogy and GreenHarvest Target First Ammonia-to-Power Deployment in Taiwan

Amogy has partnered with GreenHarvest, a Taiwan-based renewable energy firm, to deploy the first-ever ammonia-to-power system in Taiwan. This collaboration marks a milestone in Asia’s clean energy transition, bringing Amogy’s advanced ammonia cracking technology to one of the world’s most vital digital infrastructure and semiconductor hubs. 

Electrified Thermal Solutions and HWI collaborate on conductive firebrick manufacturing

Boston-based Electrified Thermal Solutions, specialists in electrified heating and thermal energy storage, and supplier of refractory products and services HWI, have announced a strategic manufacturing partnership to develop and produce electrically conductive firebricks (E-bricks) for use in Electrified Thermal’s Joule Hive thermal battery.

Companies partner to deliver first US wave energy pilot at Port of Los Angeles

Onshore wave energy technology specialist Eco Wave Power Global AB has announced it has signed an agreementy with California-based industrial and maritime contractor C&S Welding Inc for the installation of its wave energy devices and energy conversion unit at the Port of Los Angeles.

UK can lead grid tech to reduce likelihood of blackouts and provide smarter energy supply

A new report released by Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult highlights the potential revolutionary role of solid-state transformers in providing a more flexible and intelligent energy grid.

Braintree Council Greets Landmark Solar Installation From RenEnergy  

RenEnergy has supported Braintree Council with a large-scale 407KW solar panel installation in Essex as part of the authority’s drive to increase efficiency and reduce emissions from its buildings.  

Energy Vault announces successful completion and operation of Cross Trails BESS in Texas

Energy Vault Holdings Inc, specialists in grid-scale energy storage solutions, has announced the successful completion and start of commercial operation of the 57 MW Cross Trails Battery Energy Storage System (BESXS) in Scurry County, Texas.

Salamander Offshore Wind Farm Secures Critical Offshore Consent Award

Salamander Offshore Wind Farm has been awarded Section 36 Consent and associated Marine Licenses. With this consent, the Scottish Government grants Salamander’s developers the go-ahead to build and operate the floating array.

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