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NY Governor Hochul Announces First Bulk Energy Storage Solicitation 

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of New York's first Bulk Energy Storage Request for Proposals, intended to procure one gigawatt (GW) of bulk energy storage as part of New York's 6 GW Energy Storage Roadmap.

The Smarter E South America 2025: Driving the Renewable Energy Future Across the Continent

Brazil’s solar and energy storage markets are expanding rapidly, with solar capacity surpassing 53 GW in early 2025—driven largely by distributed generation and strong demand from commercial, industrial, and agribusiness sectors. 

Coventry University’s net zero target moving closer with connection to city’s district energy network

Work is to begin shortly connecting a total of 11 Coventry University buildings to Coventry’s district energy network, which consists of a 6.6 kilometre underground system that transports heat from the city’s waste incinerator to supply energy for major public buildings.

Portugal
Veolia to produce local energy from waste for the Porto metropolitan region in Portugal

Veolia is to continue managing the LIPOR waste-to-energy unit (WUE) in the Porto Metropolitan region, Portugal, which it has operated and maintained for the past 25 years, supporting the site’s transformation into a showcase project for energy production from waste.

Suzuki introduces Ohme as its home EV charging partner

Suzuki has chosen Ohme as its new charging partner, following the arrival at its dealerships of the new e Vitara, the company’s first electric car.

Stargate Hydrogen Secures Investment From Repsol 

Stargate Hydrogen, a European innovator specializing in the next-generation of alkaline electrolyzers for the efficient and cost-effective green hydrogen production, has entered into an alliance with Repsol Investment, a global integrated energy group headquartered in Spain.  

Brewing Innovation: Univers and Starbucks China Redefine Green Retail From Store to Supplier

Univers, the global AI for Energy leader, and Starbucks China have unveiled a technological partnership to accelerate sustainability across Starbucks’ China value chain.

Eco Wave Power Hits Major U.S. Milestone as Floaters Installed

Eco Wave Power has successfully completed of the installation of floaters for its first U.S. wave energy project at the Port of Los Angeles. The company is now moving full speed ahead toward the official unveiling on Sept. 9, 2025, as planned.

Germany
Companies sign deal worth up to $700 million for critical grid infrastructure in Germany

Hitachi Energy has announced a new deal worth up to $700 million with E.ON to deliver transformers across the German energy grid to bolster energy security, resilience and affordability in the country.

Holy See and Italy Sign Agreement for Renewable Energy Plant

Upholding and taking action on a shared commitment to promote ecological responsibility and sustainable development, the Holy See and the Republic of Italy signed an agreement on Thursday for the construction of an agrivoltaic plant in Santa Maria di Galeria, an area belonging to the Holy See located near Rome.

Germany
EET launches new intelligent plug-and-play storage system for balcony power plants

Efficient Energy Technology GmbH (EET) has introduced a new, innovative, energy storage system designed specifically for the efficient use and storage of solar energy, particularly from balcony-based solar power systems.

Romania
Vestas signs 269 MW order to complete second phase of Romania’s largest wind farm

First Look Solutions S.R.L., a subsidiary of Rezolv Energy, has placed a 269 MW order with Vestas to complete the second phase of Vifor wind farm in Buzău Country, Romania.

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