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AES Announces Deals to Provide 450 MW of Renewable Energy to Amazon

The AES Corporation has entered into two renewable energy Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Amazon. As part of the agreements, AES will deliver renewable energy in the CAISO (California Independent System Operator) market and source it from a combined 450 MW of solar and 225 MW, 4-hour duration battery energy storage from its portfolio of projects*. AES has contracted with Fluence to supply energy storage solutions for one of the projects.

The Best European Cities in Which to Own an EV

The environmental crisis has led to an increased demand for sustainable vehicles. Electric vehicles (EVs) have surged in popularity over the last decade, with a recent report finding that EV sales across Europe rose by over 1000% between 2014 and the first quarter of 2020. 

£25 million Liverpool zero carbon project nears completion

The scheme to increase the amount of green energy being used throughout Liverpool is being developed by renewables expert Statkraft and will see a ‘Greener Grid Park’ built off Lister Drive in Tuebrook.

Volvo CE Opens Reservations for Expanded Electric Machine Lineup

Volvo Construction Equipment announced that North American customers can now reserve any of the company’s three newest electric machine models: the L20 Electric compact wheel loader and the EC18 and ECR18 Electric compact excavators. This brings the Volvo CE electric lineup to an industry-leading five machines.

NREL scientists advance renewable hydrogen production method

Analysis from scientists at the US Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have found that perovskite materials may hold the potential to play an important role in a process to produce hydrogen in a renewable manner.

Sustainable Marine Delivers Floating Tidal Power to Nova Scotia Grid

Ocean energy pioneer Sustainable Marine has successfully harnessed the enormous tidal currents in Canada’s Bay of Fundy, delivering the first floating in-stream tidal power to Nova Scotia’s grid.

Planet Mark Partners with Octopus Energy’s Business Sustainability Hub

Planet Mark, the sustainability and net zero group, has partnered with Octopus Energy’s Business Sustainability Hub, the one-stop-shop for helping businesses meet their sustainability targets. Through the partnership, Octopus Energy Business customers will be offered a 10% discount on Planet Mark’s sustainability business certification as well as access to the group’s Net Zero Workshops and free toolkits.

Exus expands CIP partnership in North America with 750 MW solar asset management deal

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has chosen Exus Management Partners (Exus) to provide their full range of asset management services for the Greasewood, Misae, and Sage solar projects across Texas and Utah, totalling 750 MW.

IHA Welcomes Two New Members Under New Sustainability Criteria

The International Hydropower Association (IHA)has welcomed Bechtel and Sunshine Hydro as its newest members. The companies are the first to join IHA following the introduction of new admission criteria, which include a commitment to sustainable hydropower.

RES signs two energy storage asset management agreements with TagEnergy

Energy storage company RES has recently signed two new asset management agreements with TagEnergy for Chapel Farm and Hawkers Hill.

NABTU and Ørsted Agree to Build Offshore Wind Industry with American Labor

North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and Ørsted announced a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) to construct the company’s U.S. offshore wind farms with an American union workforce. 

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