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Stony Brook Researchers to Test Hydrogen-Powered System to Advance Clean Energy on Long Island 

As New York pushes toward a carbon-free future, one question remains: How do you provide reliable power to the grid while reducing the reliance on fossil fuels? A new collaboration involving Stony Brook University is testing whether hydrogen could be the answer. 

Three million UK households planning to install solar panels in the next five years

Nearly three million UK households are planning to install roof-mounted solar panels within the next five years, according to new research by comparison service Uswitch.com, with two-fifths saying that rollercoaster energy prices have made them more likely to invest in the technology.

BASF and Nutrien Collaborate on Expanding Farmer Access to Biofuel Markets

BASF and Nutrien Ltd.® announced today a strategic collaboration designed to help farmers gain more value from sustainable farming practices already in use. Under this collaboration, Nutrien agronomists will work directly with growers to optimize yield potential using practical, on-farm sustainability practices. 

Researchers Develop Method to Make Renewable Natural Gas Directly From Waste

A pilot study of a new method for treating sewage sludge from a wastewater treatment plant efficiently created renewable natural gas while reducing the cost of the treatment. The work, reported in the Chemical Engineering Journal, could help communities sustainably clean up waste while getting renewable natural gas for their energy needs.

Fusion Fuel Announces BioSteam Energy Has Begun Commercial Operations

Fusion Fuel Green has announced that Biosteam Energy (Proprietary) Limited (“BioSteam Energy”), the Company’s majority-owned joint venture has completed installation and commissioning and commenced commercial operations for its first biomass-powered industrial steam project at a well-established dairy facility in South Africa.

CSA Catapult powers next generation electric taxiing in new project

Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult (CSA Catapult) has announced that it is now a core technology partner in project Sonata, the ATI Programme funded project developing an on-aircraft electric green taxi system with regenerative braking and energy recovery.

Japan
TBS Group's Akanetsu holds commissioning ceremony for hydrogen heat source facility

Akasaka Heating & Cooling Supply Co, a TBS Group company, held a hydrogen heat source facility commissioning ceremony yesterday (12th May).

France
Nexans turns its AmpaCity research centre into a cutting‑edge DC microgrid demo site

Sustainable electrification specialist Nexans has announced the commissioning of the first phase of its direct current (DC) microgrid pilot at the at the AmpaCity global innovation hub in Lyon, France.

kWh Analytics Reveals Top Risk Management Challenges for Renewable Energy Generation 

kWh Analytics has released its 8th annual Solar Risk Assessment (SRA), a comprehensive report designed to provide an objective, data-driven evaluation of renewable energy and battery energy storage systems (BESS) risk. The annual report includes contributions from academia, technology, financing, and insurance leaders in the solar and wind energy and BESS industries.

CPS Energy And Ashtrom Renewable Energy Break Ground On Solar Farm  

Ashtrom Renewable Energy leaders were joined by members of CPS Energy, SOLV Energy, and elected officials as they broke ground on El Patrimonio, a new solar facility in Bexar County.

New AI Model Predicts Battery Decay to Make Renewable Energy More Reliable

As the global demand for reliable electricity grows, University of Houston researchers are deploying artificial intelligence to solve a critical vulnerability in the power grid: the unpredictable aging and decay of large-scale batteries.

GWEC Records Sharp Rise in Wind Turbine Installations

Five wind turbine manufacturers have now surpassed the 100+ gigawatts installed milestone, demonstrating the growing experience and track-record of the wind industry at a time of increasing demand for renewable energy, according to data published by the Global Wind Energy Council.

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