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XGS Energy Selected by U.S. DOE to Advance Next-Generation Geothermal Development in New Mexico

XGS Energy, Inc. announced it has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for federal funding to support the drilling of a deep vertical appraisal well in New Mexico, advancing development of the state's next-generation geothermal resources.

Germany
RP Global acquires 22 MWp PV project from Gaia in Southwest Germany

RP Global has purchased the fully permitted 22 MWp solar PV project ‘A6 Leiningerland’ from German renewables developer Gaia, located along the A6 motorway corridor between Kaiserslautern and Mannheim in the Leiningerland area.  

Pressurized Experiments Could Help Wind Farms Generate More Power

The world needs more wind energy. But anyone designing new wind turbines or trying to squeeze more power out of existing ones faces a stiff challenge testing new approaches. That’s because the atmosphere is a tough place for a controlled experiment.

Delta, Georgia Leaders Unite to Accelerate SAF Growth

Delta Air Lines joined partners across Georgia to launch the Georgia Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition, a new statewide effort established by the Metro Atlanta Chamber and founding members Delta, the Georgia Forestry Association and Georgia Farm Bureau. 

Axpo Partners With First Agricultural Biomethane Plant in Poland

The biomethane plant in Komorów, built this year, has begun producing and injecting renewable gas into the national gas grid. It is the first agricultural biomethane plant in Poland to inject gas into the high-pressure grid. It is owned by private investor Agro-Biogas. As a minority shareholder, Axpo purchases the biomethane produced and is responsible for its sale.

Ecostrat, New Energy Risk and Yilkins Forge Alliance to De-Risk Biomass Project Financing

Ecostrat Inc., New Energy Risk (NER), a wholly-owned division of Paragon Insurance Group, and Yilkins are joining forces through a new strategic alliance aimed at tackling one of the biggest blockers to biomass project finance: feedstock supply risk.

US Congress Announces Formation of Bipartisan Geothermal Caucus

U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06), alongside Rep. Nick Begich (AK-AL), Rep. Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), and Rep. Jeff Hurd (CO-03), announced the formation of the new, bipartisan Congressional Geothermal Caucus.

Reverion Raises $175M to Scale Production of its Dispatchable, Carbon-Negative Power Plants Tenfold

German company Reverion — which manufactures reversible solid-oxide electrolysis/fuel-cell equipment that can both produce hydrogen and use it to generate electricity — has raised $175 million in Series B funding.

How the solar surge is reshaping the energy transition: An interview with Frédéric Godelmel of Schneider Electric

Frédéric Godelmel, EVP Energy Management at Schneider Electric, talks to REM, explaining how automation, storage and demand response can meet the challenge presented by solar generation outpacing the capacity of power grids, by improving resilience, cutting costs and maximising Return On Investment (ROI) from solar.

UK Government announces Great British Grid to speed up connections and cut bills

The UK Government has announced the formation of the Great British Grid (GBG), a new publicly owned body within Great British Energy aiming to help accelerate the delivery of much needed electricity network infrastructure across the country.

Brazil
Brazil power reforms to accelerate shift to renewables, says GlobalData

GlobalData’s latest report, “Brazil Power Market Trends and Analysis by Capacity, Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Regulations, Key Players and Forecast to 2035,” reveals that Brazil’s cumulative installed power capacity is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7 percent between 2025 and 2035.

Octopus Energy plug-in solar sells out in a fortnight as UK energy bills soar

Octopus Energy has revealed that its plug-in solar panels have sold out in the UK as demand from households has increased dramatically, just weeks after the kits were legalised in the country.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners announces 270 million euro investment in new Scottish battery storage project

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has taken a Financial Investment Decision (FID) for Kilmarnock South, a 350 MW/1,400 MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) located in south Ayrshire, southern Scotland.

Egypt
Scatec starts construction of the 900 MW Shadwan wind project in Egypt

Renewable energy solutions provider Scatec, in association with EDF power solutions, has begun construction of the 900 MW Shadwan onshore wind project in Egypt, due to become one of the largest onshore wind farms in Africa.

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