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Zenobē Powers Global Expansion with Investments from KKR and Infracapital

Zenobē, an international provider of end-to-end solutions in fleet electrification as well as battery storage solutions, has secured an investment of c.£600 million from KKR, a leading global investment firm. In addition, a further c.£270 million of equity has been invested by existing shareholder Infracapital. 

Four New Turbine Developers Named for North Wales Tidal Scheme

Four turbine developers linked to the Anglesey tidal energy project, Morlais, have been awarded Contracts for Difference (CfD) as part of the UK Government's latest renewable energy auction, AR5. The contracts give revenue security to the developers for the electricity they generate as part of the scheme.

Clean Energy Near The Red Sea: An interview with Marco Castillo of Red Sea Global

Red Sea Global is building two huge regenerative tourism destinations in the Red Sea, one of which is set to become the largest tourism destination in the world powered by renewable energy. REM talked to Marco Castillo, Director, Dry Utilities, Construction, Projects Delivery at Red Sea Global about the project.

IRODDI Project Proves Bioeconomy Model can Work With Products Not Intended for Energy Use

After 36 months of work from an international and multidisciplinary team, the IRODDI project  (Innovative Refining process for valorization of vegetable Oil Deodorizer Distillates), funded by BBI JU, concluded by demonstrating that waste (bio)materials such as by-products of the refining industry of vegetable oils and fats (technically known as deodorizer distillates) are a profitable source of resources to obtain high-value products, beyond energy uses for biofuel.

Polestar Chooses Ohme As Official Smart Charger Partner In Ireland

Award-winning dynamic smart charging company Ohme is the new official charging partner for Polestar in Ireland. The agreement will see Polestar recommend Ohme chargers for all its sales supporting drivers who need an EV charging solution.

Riverbed launches new energy efficiency capabilities to Alluvio Aternity solution

Riverbed has announced new energy efficiency capabilities through its leading digital experience management (DEM) solution, Alluvio Aternity, intended to provide insights to IT leaders and employees on the environmental impact of device usage throughout an organisation.  

BLM Approves Advanced Rodatherm Geothermal Test Bed Project

The US Bureau of Land Management has approved the Rodatherm Geothermal Test Bed project, which would assess the commercial viability of an advanced geothermal electricity generation facility on BLM-managed lands in Beaver and Millard counties, Utah. Successful testing has the potential to support future commercial development, continuing the BLM’s commitment to clean energy development on US public lands.

DNV awards AiP to HD KSOE’s hydrogen system for liquefied hydrogen carrier

DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and its subsidiaries HD Hyundai Heavy Industry (HD HHI) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) for their new hydrogen system.

Octopus Energy unveils new smart heat system ‘Cosy Octopus’ at Energy Tech Summit

Octopus Energy has launched a smart heating system called Cosy Octopus which is intended to pave the way to heat pumps and will become available from December.

MEC Welcomes News 11 Tidal Stream Projects Have Secured Contracts in the UK

The Marine Energy Council (MEC) has welcomed the news that 11 tidal stream projects have secured contracts in the Government’s latest renewable auction. Over 50MW of tidal stream capacity has been contracted, building on the 40MW secured in the previous round, made possible by the Government’s international leadership in setting a ringfence.

The Energy Loom: Crafting Africa's Green Transition with Precision

Op-ed By Louis Strydom The call for a green revolution is no longer a distant echo; it's the resounding demand of the present. Much like an artisan weaver poised before a complex loom, the world faces the task of crafting a grand tapestry of sustainability. Each thread must be carefully selected and interwoven into this tableau, from the existential reality of climate change to the urgency to transition from carbon-heavy energy dependencies. However, to ensure the tapestry's strength, we must delve beyond broad strokes and platitudes, using strategic designs with precision and foresight.

Innova Renewables celebrate planning triumph for Tolldish solar project 

Innova Renewables has announced that planning permission has been granted for Tolldish Hall Solar Farm, located north east of Coventry, which will deliver an initial 25MWp. 

Germany
theion welcomes greentech unicorn Enpal as new investor

Greentech unicorn (a startup that has reached at least $1 billion in market value) Enpal has become a strategic investor into sulphur battery developer theion.

Avangrid’s Vineyard Wind 1 Begins Wind Turbine Installation Campaign

Avangrid has started the wind turbine installation campaign for Avangrid’s Vineyard Wind 1 project. The installation campaign follows the successful transportation earlier this week of the first GE Haliade-X Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) from the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal to the wind energy development area more than 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod.

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