IN FULL: 51 governments pledging to protect 30% of world’s land and oceans
A coalition of 50 countries and the European Commission have pledged to do more to protect at least 30% of the world’s lands and oceans by 2030
THE UK HAS POSITIONED ITSELF AS A WORLD LEADER IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE. NOW IT MUST DELIVER.
The Government’s ambitious new emissions goal is welcome – but we need to act fast if it is to be achievable. Last week, to coincide with World Earth Day and the US President’s global climate summit, the UK Government announced it will raise the ambition of one of its central climate goals by legislating to …
SSE POWER CHANGE
SSE Renewables strive to be the UK’s pre-eminent green energy company and, in doing so, play our part in the fight against climate change. There’s no one on the planet building more offshore wind than SSE right now and they’re proud of the huge investments they’re making to support the energy transition and the journey …
National Grid Partners has fresh influx of cash to invest in energy technology startups
With a track record of investments in innovative companies like AIDash, LineVision, Carbon Lighthouse, and many others, National Grid Partners (NGP) said this week that it received a new investment allocation of $150 million. Since its launch less than three years ago, NGP has put $227 million to work in dozens of startups at the …
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Hosting capacity analysis could simplify grid interconnection for distributed energy resources
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has required that Xcel Energy, the largest electricity provider in Minnesota, conduct annual hosting capacity analysis reports since 2016. These reports identify where the grid can accommodate additional distributed generation capacity (including rooftop and community solar) and the results are displayed on the company’s Hosting Capacity Map. Minnesota is one of seven states that …
OUC getting help from Burns & Mac on hydrogen demonstration project
Today engineering consulting firm Burns & McDonnell said it has been hired by the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) to assist with the development of a hydrogen technology demonstration project that could help the utility meet its 2050 goal of net-zero carbon dioxide emissions. Mitigating the effects of solar power intermittency is just one of the …
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Unlocking the value of energy communities
Local community solar projects enhanced by one-stop shop digital systems are set to play a crucial role in the global energy transition By Luisa Matos and Sofia Pinto Barbosa The History of Civilization is in many ways the History of Energy. Innovations in energy shaped our progress, from animal force in agriculture, to steam and …
OPG announces 20-year, $2.5 billion overhaul of hydropower generating units
Hydroelectricity has powered the lives of Ontarians for a century, and Ontario Power Generation is planning an extensive 20-year overhaul of its hydropower generating units to ensure clean, reliable hydropower continues to support the province’s wellbeing. The estimated $2.5 billion turbine/generator overhaul program aims to repair or replace key components in the generating units. This …
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Thinking energy storage when you’re thinking 1500vdc PV
by Allen Austin, ABB Inc. The energy storage market is booming. Wood Mackenzie estimates that the segment will grow from $1.2 billion in 2020 to $4.3 billion in 2025. That’s a 258% increase over just five years. Much of that growth is expected to come from utility-scale solar plants that incorporate storage, typically battery energy …
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Chocolate maker, home improvement company show their love for solar energy
In celebration of Earth Week, solar developer National Grid Renewables said that NRG, Home Depot and Hershey have each taken a stake in the 275-MW Noble solar + storage project currently under construction in Texas. The solar project includes 125 MWh of energy storage. Home Depot and NRG have each executed individual 100-MW solar PPAs, …
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