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Mainstream technologies, Renewable Energy

Offshore Wind Area Detailed for Gulf of Maine; New York Project Delivering Power

March 18, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its designation of an offshore wind energy area in the Gulf of Maine. The BOEM, in a notice published in the Federal Register on March 18, said two million acres has been […]


Emerging Technologies, Renewable Energy

Sun and space: Harnessing cold universe and solar power for renewable energy

March 14, 2024

Via: Tech Xplore

As traditional energy methods increase in cost and take their toll on the environment, Penn State researchers are turning to two underutilized renewable resources, the sun and outer space, for solutions to generate electricity and passively cool down structures. Led […]


Commercialization, Renewable Energy

Primergy Secures $588M in Project Financing & PPA with Microsoft for 408 MW Solar Project in Texas

March 13, 2024

Via: CleanTechnica

Primergy Solar LLC (‘Primergy’), a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar and storage projects, announced today that it closed commitments for $588 million in debt financing for the 408 MWac Ash Creek Solar project in Hill County, Texas. […]


Mainstream technologies, News and Policies, Renewable Energy, World

Adani Green Energy Operationalizes 1,000 MW of the 30,000 MW Khavda Renewable Energy Park

March 13, 2024

Via: CleanTechnica

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India’s largest and one of the world’s leading renewable energy (RE) companies, has operationalized cumulative capacity of 1,000 MW solar energy at the world’s largest RE park at Khavda, Gujarat. With this, AGEL has achieved […]


News and Policies, World

Vietnam & The Promise Of Clean Power

March 12, 2024

Via: CleanTechnica

With a rapidly growing economy, vast coastlines available for offshore wind power, and high solar radiation levels, Vietnam has all of the ingredients to be a world leader in renewable energy. A report by McKinsey & Company found that Vietnam […]


News and Policies, State

Floating Gas-Fired Power Station Planned Off Louisiana Coast

March 11, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

Entergy Louisiana has asked state officials for approval to build a floating natural gas-fired power plant that would serve areas along the Gulf Coast. The utility’s recent March filing with the Louisiana Public Service Commission calls for construction of a […]


News and Policies, World

Toyota Motor Corporation Strengthens Battery Production Capabilities

March 7, 2024

Via: CleanTechnica

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has agreed with Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Panasonic HD) to make Primearth EV Energy Co., Ltd. (PEVE) a wholly owned subsidiary in order to strengthen its capabilities in mass-producing automotive batteries. The acquisition is scheduled to take […]


Mainstream technologies, Renewable Energy

Renewables & Electric Cars Helped Limit Increases Of Carbon Emissions In 2023

March 6, 2024

Via: CleanTechnica

The latest report from the IEA (International Energy Agency) says the increase in global greenhouse gas emissions would have been much greater in 2023 were it not for renewable energy and electric cars. As it was, emissions went up 1.1%, […]


Mainstream technologies, Renewable Energy

Review examines improvements in organic solar cell stability

March 5, 2024

Via: Tech Xplore

The development of renewable and clean energy has been recognized as a crucial solution to the problems of deteriorating environment. Owing to the advantages of light weight, transparency, flexibility, and low cost, organic solar cells (OSCs) have attracted increasing attention […]


Electric, Energy Consumption, News and Policies, World

Innovative electricity system balancing tool helps keep Britain’s lights on

March 5, 2024

Via: Tech Xplore

A new cutting-edge tool developed in collaboration with researchers from the University of Strathclyde is helping to revolutionize the real-time balancing of Britain’s electricity network. Energy experts at the University teamed up with the Electricity System Operator (ESO) to design […]


Emerging Technologies, News and Policies, Renewable Energy, World

Singapore’s Unique Renewable Problems (& Solutions)

March 4, 2024

Via: CleanTechnica

Singapore, with an energy matrix that is composed of 97% oil and gas, is in desperate need of renewable solutions. Unfortunately, due to its limitations as a city-state, Singapore has struggled to develop large scale renewable energy projects. The lack of […]


Mainstream technologies, Renewable Energy

Texas Adds Two More Utility-Scale Solar Power Projects

February 28, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

Texas continues to add to its U.S.-leading portfolio of renewable energy projects, with two large solar power installations recently coming online. Clearway Energy Group on Feb. 22 said it had completed the 452-MW Texas Solar Nova complex in Kent County. […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

NRG Will Seek $900 Million in Loans to Build New Gas-Fired Power Plants

February 28, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

The interim CEO of Texas-based NRG Energy Inc. said the company plans to apply for up to $900 million in loans from the state in order to finance construction of new natural gas-fired power plants. Larry Coben, who was appointed […]


Mainstream technologies, Renewable Energy

The POWER Interview: Heliene CEO Touts Support for U.S. Solar Manufacturing

February 27, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

Several solar power equipment manufacturing companies are building factories in the U.S., with many of those groups saying the investments are due to passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its incentives tied to domestic production. One of those […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

Customizing sulfone electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries improves their safety and performance

February 27, 2024

Via: Tech Xplore

In our technologically dependent society, the mobility, dependability, and safety of our devices—including phones and laptops—are critical. Just as important is our ability to easily charge and recharge these devices so they are available when we need them. To do […]


Commercialization, Renewable Energy

BayWa r.e., Ampt and Fraunhofer complete ‘European-first’ wind-solar-flow battery hybrid project in Germany

February 27, 2024

Via: Energy Storage News

A microgrid project combining solar PV, wind and a 10MWh flow battery in Germany has been completed by BayWa r.e., Ampt and Fraunhofer. The completion of the project was announced today (27 February) by renewable energy developer and independent power […]


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 […]


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 […]