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Mainstream technologies, Renewable Energy

Lithium-Air EV Batteries Tapped For Net Zero Economy Of The Future

February 26, 2024

Via: CleanTechnica

The search for new high-performing, ultra-energy dense EV batteries has taken off in some interesting directions. The latest news involves lithium-air batteries, a field that seemed destined for the dustbin of automotive history just a few years ago. Nevertheless, the […]


News and Policies, State

Circle K breaks ground on its first NEVI-founded EV charger in Kentucky

February 22, 2024

Via: PetrolPlaza

The Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear and the Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt were present at the groundbreaking of the first NEVI EV charging site in the Southeastern U.S., at a Circle K location. Located in the city of Richmond, […]


News and Policies, World

EU Regulations Restricting Imports of Renewable Natural Gas and Green Hydrogen Derivative Products

February 21, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

The European Commission (EC) is in the process of implementing its “Union database,” or UDB, to track all renewable gases and liquid fuels. Gases and fuels, whether produced in the European Union (EU) or imported, will need to be registered […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

Ionity achieves 600 EV charging locations milestone

February 21, 2024

Via: PetrolPlaza

Ionity has officially established 600 electric vehicle (EV) charging locations across Europe thanks to its most recent opening. The company has opened its first public high-power charging station in Northern Ireland. The new site in Toome is a comprehensive motorway […]


Commercialization, Renewable Energy

EV Sales Booming, Solar & Storage to Dominate 2024 in USA — Top Stories of the Week

February 20, 2024

Via: CleanTechnica

Don’t listen to the haters — EV sales are booming, solar power is rising, and the cleantech revolution is alive and well. Read on for this week’s roundup of the top top stories of the past week here on CleanTechnica. […]


Emerging Technologies, Renewable Energy

Wind-powered Dutch ship sets sail for greener future

February 20, 2024

Via: Tech Xplore

The world’s first chemical tanker ship fitted with massive rigid aluminum “sails” has left Rotterdam, its owner hoping to plot a route to bringing down the shipping industry’s huge carbon footprint. The MT Chemical Challenger, a 16,000-tonne chemicals transporter set […]


Commercialization, Renewable Energy

‘US could award 15.5GW of offshore offtake in 2024’

February 20, 2024

Via: reNews

During 2024 US states could award as much as 1550MW of new power offtake, 60% of which will be used to replenish lost contracts, according to Oceantic Network. In its 2024 US Offshore Wind Market Report the trade body also […]


Mainstream technologies, Renewable Energy

EIA: Solar Will Surge in 2024, Account for More Than Half of New U.S. Capacity

February 19, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

Installations of new solar power generation capacity this year are expected to nearly double the amount that was built in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The agency is its latest “Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory” report […]


Chemical, Conventional Fuels

‘Green’ or ‘blue’ hydrogen—what difference does it make? Not much for most Australians

February 19, 2024

Via: Tech Xplore

Hydrogen can play a key role in Australia’s energy transition by giving us additional ways of storing and moving energy around. As the world shifts towards cleaner energy production, there’s a push to make hydrogen production cleaner as well. In […]


Commercialization, Renewable Energy

Ineos plans July opening for Belgium PV project

February 19, 2024

Via: reNews

Ineos Inovyn has confirmed that its 60MW solar farm in Belgium will come online in July 2024. The project is being developed with PerPetum Energy & Green4Power and will supply power exclusively to the Jemeppe production site, which employs over […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

Poland welcomes first Shell Recharge fast chargers

February 16, 2024

Via: PetrolPlaza

The first Shell Recharge fast chargers have been launched in Poland at three of the brand’s service stations in Trzcianka, Sekocin Stary, and Radomsk. This first rollout is part of the company’s plans to further expand the Shell Recharge network […]


Mainstream technologies, Renewable Energy

Thailand’s Floating Solar Solution

February 16, 2024

Via: CleanTechnica

With the goal of reaching carbon neutral by 2050, Thailand is pushing heavily to decarbonize its energy sector. Like many countries in SouthEast Asia, this means reducing coal, oil, and natural gas usage and turning to renewable alternatives. While Thailand […]


Mainstream technologies, Renewable Energy

UK solar farm clears planning

February 15, 2024

Via: reNews

A 50MW solar farm in the county of Yorkshire in the UK has been approved. City of York Council approved plans for the Hessay project south of Low Moor Lane, south-east of Hessay village and north of Rufforth village. Richard […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

Philadelphia Wins $1.47 Million Federal EV Grant

February 14, 2024

Via: CleanTechnica

The City of Philadelphia has been awarded $1.47 million in federal funds from the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office), supported by the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), through the Ride and Drive Electric grant program to fund […]


Emerging Technologies, Renewable Energy

Perovskite solar cell technology goes greener with antinomy

February 14, 2024

Via: Tech Xplore

A team of researchers led by Center for Hybrid and Organic Solar Energy (CHOSE), Electronic Engineering Department at Tor Vergata University of Rome has developed the first air-stable lead (Pb) and tin (Sn)-free perovskite solar modules, fabricated with an antimony […]


Chemical, Conventional Fuels

Shell is closing California-based hydrogen stations

February 13, 2024

Via: PetrolPlaza

Shell has decided to permanently close its entire hydrogen refueling network in California for light-duty vehicles. According to a report by Hydrogen Insight, the mobility company has pointed out “supply complications and other external market factors,” as the main reasons […]


Emerging Technologies, Renewable Energy

Using thermotropic liquid crystals to enhance the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar modules

February 12, 2024

Via: Tech Xplore

Solar panels and photovoltaics (PVs) are becoming increasingly widespread, contributing to ongoing efforts aimed at decarbonizing electricity production. Solar cells based on perovskites, a class of minerals that can leverage parts of the solar spectrum, have recently achieved highly promising […]


Emerging Technologies, Renewable Energy

CSA Ocean Sciences gets offshore surveys permit in California

February 8, 2024

Via: Renewables Now

International marine environmental consulting CSA Ocean Sciences Inc has obtained a permit in California that enables it to carry out marine surveys and contribute to the state’s ambition to develop up to 25 GW of offshore wind. The Florida-headquartered company […]


Commercialization, Renewable Energy

USFR to invest USD 700m in offshore wind factories on East Coast

February 8, 2024

Via: Renewables Now

Steel components manufacturer US Forged Rings Inc (USFR) plans to spend USD 700 million (EUR 651m) on the construction of a tower fabrication facility and a steel forging plant on the US East Coast to service the growing domestic offshore […]


Mainstream technologies, Renewable Energy

Italy’s ERG gets EC nod to join 317-MW solar, wind portfolio in US

February 8, 2024

Via: Renewables Now

Italian independent power producer ERG SpA (BIT:ERG) has secured approval from the European Commission (EC) to acquire a majority stake in a 317-MW wind and solar farm portfolio in the United States in its first investment across the pond. The […]