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Vistra, Malta, and Southwest Research Institute Collaborate on Department of Energy Funded Study to Advance Clean Power Generation

Vistra, a Fortune 275 integrated retail electricity and power generation company, and Malta Inc., a developer of long-duration thermal energy storage solutions, in collaboration with Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), have been awarded a Department of Energy (DOE) grant. The federally funded project will study how Malta's energy storage system can improve the environmental and economic ...

Apr. 15, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

New York State on Course to Meet Aggressive Energy Storage Goals

The New York Department of Public Service this week issued the second State of Storage' annual report announcing progress in reaching New York State's statewide energy storage goal of 3,000 megawatts by 2030, with an interim objective of deploying 1,500 MW by 2025. "The development and introduction of energy storage will build flexibility into the grid and advance Governor Cuomo's ambitious ...

Apr. 12, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

Ameresco Begins Second Phase of Department of Defense Funded Flow Battery Investigation

Ameresco, Inc., a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, this week announced that it has begun phase-two of a multi-stage investigation into how flow battery technology could support microgrids with the Department of Defense (DoD). Phase-one of the investigation was completed in April 2020 and primarily focused on evaluating the technical and economic ...

Apr. 8, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

Used tires, plastics

Pyrolysis / Gasification Used tires are converted to pyrolysis oil (diesel oil) and pyrolysis coke in the pyrolysis plant. The disposal of high-caloric plastics is possible. ...

Apr. 8, 2021

By Michaelis GmbH & Co. KG.

World Adds Record New Renewable Energy Capacity in 2020

Global renewable energy capacity additions in 2020 beat earlier estimates and all previous records despite the economic slowdown that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data released this week by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) the world added more than 260 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity last year, exceeding expansion in 2019 by close to 50 per cent. ...

Apr. 7, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

Centrica supports Army with first solar farm

The solar array is the first of four pilot sites delivered as part of Project PROMETHEUS to increase renewable energy across the defence estate. Spanning approximately four hectares, Centrica Business Solutions started construction of the 2.3MW solar farm earlier this year. Thirty employees are working on the project, installing 4,248 Trina Vertex panels, which is predicted to supply the DST ...

Apr. 7, 2021

By Centrica Business Solutions

Counting on the Sun for Another 400+ Megawatts of Energy In Wisconsin

Alliant Energy recently announced plans to add another 414 megawatts of solar in Wisconsin. This rounds out the company's previously announced plan to accelerate its transition to clean energy by adding more than 1,000 MW of solar while helping customers avoid more than $2 billion in long-term costs. Upon completion of their more than 1,000 MW of solar, Alliant Energy will own and operate the ...

Apr. 5, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

Groundbreaking NREL Analysis Points to No-Regrets Pathways to Meet LA

Meeting Los Angeles' ambitious goal of reliable, 100% renewable electricity by 2045 or even 2035 is achievable with rapid deployment of wind, solar, storage, and other renewable energy technologies this decade, according to a years-long analysis by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The combined effects of energy efficiency, electrification, and demand ...

Mar. 25, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

Hunt Energy Network Announces New Energy Storage Venture

Hunt Energy Network this week announced it has formed a new venture, in collaboration with Manulife Investment Management, that will actively participate in the energy storage space within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Manulife Investment Management's commitment was sourced for the John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) balance sheet as well as third party managed ...

Mar. 24, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

AEP Releases Climate Scenario Analysis

American Electric Power has released its Climate Scenario Analysis, a report that examines the impacts of climate change on the company's operations, as well as the potential implications of the transition to a clean energy economy. In February, AEP announced a new goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with an interim target to cut emissions 80% from 2000 levels by 2030. AEP plans ...

Mar. 23, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

Pyrolysis Oil Application Declined

Insufficient supporting evident results in a refusal to recognise pyrolysis oi as a biofuel Indian Body Declines Pyrolysis Oil Application The Maharashtra Authority for Advance Rulings ( AAR )declined from determining the classification (HSN) of Tyre Pyrolysis oil and the tax rate applicable to it, by reason of non-submission of full details pertaining to composition of the impugned product by ...

Mar. 18, 2021

By Tyre & Rubber Recycling

Time for Action for 100% Renewable Energy Globally

Renewable energy organizations representing different spheres of the renewable energy community gathered earlier this week on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Fukushima nuclear accident to emphasise that renewable energies are not only available in abundance but ready to deliver a renewable world. The combination of all renewable technologies, be it ...

Mar. 18, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

Pyrum Looks at Hydrogen Production

Pyrum Innovations AG becomes partner at the “Future Campus Hydrogen” Hydrogen is the Next Step The race to electrify the vehicle fleet around the world has overlooked a number of challenges. Not the least of which is the pollution at the point of generation of the electricity, and the vast amount of electricity that will be needed unless travel practices don’t change ...

Mar. 18, 2021

By Tyre & Rubber Recycling

Quitting Coal – Centrica set to replace one of final NHS coal fired boilers

The £2.7m project will see the installation of a new super-efficient Combined Heat and Power (CHP) unit to replace the existing coal fired boiler plant and redundant CHP unit at Goole Hospital. The new 150kWe CHP will provide the power needs for the hospital, while upgraded pumps, controls, LED lighting and improved insulation will see carbon emissions at the Trust reduced by around 1,700 ...

Mar. 17, 2021

By Centrica Business Solutions

Centrica introduces ‘virtual fuel card’ for electric fleet charging

A new app developed by Centrica, aimed at fleet drivers, acts as a virtual fuel card and makes it possible to plug in to any standard charger, whether at home, at the workplace or on the road and be automatically reimbursed for the charging costs. It features payroll integration, so that the driver is automatically reimbursed, while fleet managers receive monthly statements, showing all charging ...

Mar. 15, 2021

By Centrica Business Solutions

Transformative moment: GECAS deal will help GE become `more focused, simpler, stronger,` culp tells investors

Larry Culp has been on a mission to transform GE ever since he joined the company as chairman and CEO in late 2018. GE took another big step down the transformation path Wednesday by agreeing to combine its aircraft leasing business, GE Aviation Capital Services (GECAS), with Ireland’s AerCap. Valued at more than $30 billion, which includes $24 billion in cash and some $6 billion in a 46% ...

Mar. 10, 2021

By GE Renewable Energy

AutoGrid Deploys AutoGrid Flex for Total

AutoGrid, a provider of AI-powered flexibility management software for the energy industry, has deployed the company's AutoGrid Flex Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform to provide frequency regulation capabilities to Total SE for its largest battery-based energy storage project in France, a 25MW/25MWh lithium-ion system at the Flandres Center in Dunkirk's port district. The AutoGrid Flex ...

Mar. 8, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

After Steep Drop in Early 2020, Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions Have Rebounded Strongly

The Covid-19 crisis in 2020 triggered the largest annual drop in global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions since the Second World War, according to IEA data released today, but the overall decline of about 6% masks wide variations depending on the region and the time of year. After hitting a low in April, global emissions rebounded strongly and rose above 2019 levels in December. The ...

Mar. 4, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

Oil Solutions liquid is being used by roofing companies

Oil Solutions liquid is being used by roofing companies. Tree cutting, powerwashing, general contractors, siding, window & door companies all are using the OS liquid 5 gal clean up kit to clean & remove oil stains. These types of contractors all have and use trucks. These trucks consist of pick up trucks large and small. Box vans, flatbeds, dump trucks large and small as well as many ...

Mar. 4, 2021

By Oil Solutions International, Inc.

Virtual Pipelines Enable Critical Connections

In the aftermath of severe weather that upended energy grids across the country, NGVAmerica today released its new Virtual Pipeline Fact Sheet. The report details just how virtual pipelines play an important part in our nation’s energy economy, resiliency, and emergency preparedness by expanding access to natural gas and increasing its reach into areas underserved by conventional fixed ...

Feb. 24, 2021

By Natural Gas Vehicle for America (NGV)