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Vattenfall and Wieland have reached an agreement for a 46-MW solar power purchase agreement in Germany.
Swedish state-owned utility Vattenfall AB and the German copper products manufacturer Wieland Group announced the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) that will be in effect for a period of ten years and will help to eliminate carbon emissions from industrial production. This contract is connected to Vattenfall's 46-megawatt solar park in Nauen, Brandenburg, Germany, which is now in the ...
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26.3 MW solar farm constructed by Ameresco in Illinois village
Ameresco Inc., a US renewable energy business (NYSE:AMRC), announced on Wednesday that it has finished a 26.3 MWdc solar project in the US state of Illinois hamlet of DePue, resulting in the creation of the largest solar farm in Bureau County. In its first year of operation, the 65,832 solar photovoltaic panels that make up the DePue facility are anticipated to generate 37 GWh of electricity. ...
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COP28 Goal of Tripling Renewables Feasible Only with Urgent Global Course Correction
Achieving the global target set at COP28 to triple renewable power capacity by 2030 relies heavily on establishing conducive conditions for such growth. Tripling renewable power capacity by 2030 is technically feasible and economically viable, but its delivery requires determination, policy support and investment at-scale. Tracking COP28 outcomes: Tripling renewable power capacity by 2030 ...
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The EU Committee of the Regions Backs Geothermal Energy
The European Committee of the Regions’ plenary adopted its Opinion entitled “On the role of geothermal in localising energy production”, led by József Ribányi from the European Conservatives & Reformist Group (ECR), with nearly total support. This reiterates that geothermal is the technology of choice for municipalities all over Europe. This is because it is ...
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Misconceptions and concerns about waste to energy facilities
Addressing misconceptions and concerns Despite the numerous advantages of waste-to-energy incineration plants, there are often misconceptions and concerns surrounding their use. Addressing these misconceptions and providing accurate information is essential to help people make informed decisions about waste management practices. Here are some common misconceptions and concerns related to waste ...
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Columbia Law School Report: Rebutting 33 False Claims about Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles
By Jacob Elkin, Matthew EisensonAchieving the United States’ ambitious emissions reduction goals depends in large part on the rapid adoption of wind and solar energy and the electrification of consumer vehicles. However, misinformation and coordinated disinformation about renewable energy is widespread and threatens to undermine public support for the transition. In a new report, the Sabin Center ...
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NYISO Announces New Renewable Energy Generation Records
The New York Independent System Operator this week (March 25) reported that New York recently set new records for hourly wind and solar generation.Wind power facilities generated 2,176 megawatts during the 1p.m. hour on Saturday, March 9 and served 12 percent of system load.Behind-the-meter and front-of-the-meter solar resources generated 3,832 megawatts during the 12 p.m. hour on Tuesday, March ...
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U.S. Announces New Actions for Clean Energy on Public Lands
The Biden-Harris administration this week announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035.Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced that the Department has now permitted more than 25 gigawatts of clean energy projects – ...
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FEMA Study Finds Puerto Rico Can Achieve 100% Renewable Energy Future By 2050
The U.S. Department of Energy and the Federal Emergency Management Agency this week (Feb 7) released a summary report for the Puerto Rico Grid Resilience and Transitions to 100% Renewable Energy Study (PR100). The two-year study concludes that Puerto Rico can successfully meet its projected electricity needs with 100% renewable energy by 2050.PR100 outlines pathways to achieving clean energy ...
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1,600 MWh Project is One of the Largest Solar + Storage Systems Under Development in the US
rPlus Energies, a leading privately held renewable energy developer, announced that its Green River Energy Center project recently amended its power purchase agreement with PacifiCorp to quadruple the battery storage capacity from 400-megawatt-hours to 1,600 MWh, securing its position as one of the largest solar-plus-storage projects under development in the United States.The project involves ...
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AEA releases 2023 Renewable Energy Fund Impact and Evaluation Report
According to the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA), the oil and gas industries are a key part of Alaska’s economy, and the state ranks third in the nation in terms of energy consumption per dollar of gross domestic product. Alaska’s North Slope contains six of the 100 largest oil fields in the U.S. and one of the 100 largest natural gas fields. In addition, Alaska’s ...
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Major Global Utilities Announce Joint Intent to Scale Renewable Capacity by 2.5 times to 2030
The Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) adopted the UNEZA Roadmap to 2030, which targets a total increase of renewable energy capacity within their portfolios to 749GW by 2030*, an increase of 2.5 times relative to 2023. Alliance members’ joint renewables ambition was announced alongside a grid infrastructure action plan.The plan, revealed at the 14th Assembly of the International Renewable ...
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AmpIn Energy gets EUR25 million for 1 GW solar cell and module factory.
AmpIn Energy Transition has announced a EUR 25 million long-term investment from OeEB, the Development Bank of Austria. This investment will support AmpIn in expanding its renewable energy portfolio and establishing a domestic solar cell and module production facility in Odisha with a capacity of 1,000 MW. These investments are in line with the government's goal of expanding sustainable energy ...
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Soltec supplies 164 MW of its SF7 solar tracker to Blue Ridge Power in the United States
Soltec, a company dedicated to the manufacturing and supply of solar trackers for large-scale plants, will supply 164 MW of its SF7 solar tracker for a project by Blue Ridge Power. The photovoltaic plant will be located in the state of Virginia, United States. The project will be equipped with Soltec’s flagship tracker, the SF7. This tracker has a 2-in-portrait configuration. Its design, ...
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Connecting the Dots: Putting Offshore Wind Energy to Work
By Tiffany Plate, NREL The most recent U.S. Census states that 44.4 million people, or nearly 14% of the population, live along the Atlantic Coast. That is a lot of people—who need a lot of electricity. And as the country pushes to decarbonize the energy sector, that power needs to increasingly come from renewable sources, like solar and wind. But densely populated coastlines often do not ...
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EDF Renewables Signs Agreement with Southern California Public Power Authority for Solar + Storage
EDF Renewables North America this week announced a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for a portion of the Bonanza Solar and Storage project. The carbon-free electricity generated by the 125 MWac solar photovoltaic (PV) system and 65 MW 4-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is guaranteed to begin delivery to SCPPA’s participating ...
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New Method Monitors Grid Stability with Hydropower Project Signals
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have developed an algorithm to predict electric grid stability using signals from pumped storage hydropower projects. The method provides critical situational awareness as the grid increasingly shifts to intermittent renewable power. Hydropower is a renewable energy source directly connected to the grid, ...
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Transition to Renewables Calls for New Approach to Energy Security
The transition away from fossil fuels to renewables requires a new interpretation of the concept of energy security, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) published this week.Geopolitics of the energy transition: Energy security outlines a multi-dimensional energy security concept for the 21st century. The systemic nature of the ongoing transition and its ...
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MISO's 2023 Value Proposition Estimated at Nearly $5 Billion
MISO estimates that it delivered nearly $5 billion in benefits to its operating region in 2023, continuing to build upon its vision to be the most reliable, value-creating regional transmission organization."The electric industry is facing extremely complex challenges, and MISO continues to deliver exceptional value to help our members and states achieve their goals," said MISO's Chief Executive ...
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NREL Releases Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Power System Model Results for Long-Term Planning
The Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Power System Model Results for Long-Term Resource Plans is designed to improve decision-making in the electricity planning process by strengthening dialogue between system planners and relevant stakeholders. It focuses on interpreting scenario results generated by power system planning models. These results are often used to inform integrated resource plans, ...
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