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US Energy Department Renames NREL 'National Laboratory of the Rockies'

The U.S. Department of Energy has renamed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) the National Laboratory of the Rockies. The renaming goes into effect immediately and will be reflected in all public communications and official correspondence.

Plug Power Signs Letter of Intent with Hy2gen for 5MW PEM Electrolyzer 

Plug Power Inc. announced it has signed a letter of intent  with Hy2gen for a 5MW PEM electrolyzer to be installed at Sunrhyse, Hy2gen’s flagship hydrogen production project in Signes, France.

EMEC completes 3-in-1 tidal energy, hydrogen and battery demonstration

The European Marine Energy Centre, based in Orkney, Scotland, has led a demonstration integrating tidal power, battery storage and hydrogen production using Orbital Marine Power’s O2 tidal turbine, vanadium flow batteries from Invinity Energy Systems, and an ITM Power 670 kW electrolyser.

Million Air and Avfuel Bring Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Austin

Luxury FBO Million Air Austin and leading fuel supplier Avfuel Corporation came together to boost sustainable aviation operations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport with the addition of sustainable aviation fuel.

Four more EV models qualify for £3,750 discount under UK Electric Car Grant

The UK Government has added an extra £1.5 billion to support the switch to electric vehicles (EVs), resulting in a doubling of the number of vehicles eligible for the top ECG discount.

Zanskar Reveals Discovery of First Blind Geothermal System in U.S. In Over 30 Years

Zanskar, the largest geothermal exploration company in the U.S., has announced the discovery of ‘Big Blind,’ the first blind geothermal system identified and confirmed to be commercial in the U.S. by the industry in over 30 years.

Chile
Limes secures environmental approval for Pradera Larga solar-BESS project in Chile

Global developer Limes Renewable Energy, which specialises in solar, wind and battery energy storage systems (BESS), has has successfully secured the Environmental Qualification Resolution (RCA) for its Pradera Larga project in Chile’s Valparaíso Region.

South Korea
South Korea needs to address supply chain carbon risks by accelerating renewables deployment 

Expanding global carbon regulations and stricter reporting requirements that include indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, such as Scope 2 and 3, could substantially increase supply chain carbon risks for South Korean companies, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

Alight Commissions 215 Mwp Solar Park In Denmark

Alight, a Nordic solar developer and independent power producer, has commissioned the Lidsø solar park on Lolland in Denmark. 

SmartestEnergy US and GridBeyond to Optimize Three Energy Storage Resources

SmartestEnergy US has selected GridBeyond as its technology partner to optimize battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the ERCOT market. The strategic partnership will leverage GridBeyond's advanced price forecasting, bid optimization, and trading services for three BESS resources located in Texas.

Italy
Vestas secures order for wind project to power cement factory in Italy

Vestas has received a 10 MW order for a wind project from Cementeria Costantinopoli Srl, a leading manufacturer of construction materials, to deliver renewable energy directly to their cement factory in the Basilicata region in Italy.

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