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Wind Power

Madras High Court Declares Resource Charges on Wind Projects Unconstitutional
on December 23, 2024 at 6:09 am
The Madras High Court has struck down a notification imposing a ₹5 million (~$58812)/MW “resource charge” on new wind energy projects in Tamil ...
Europe's Hottest Stock Has an American Architect - Bloomberg
on December 23, 2024 at 5:20 am
Forced to seek a government rescue barely a year ago, Siemens Energy AG was an unlikely candidate for Europe's best performing stock of 2024.
'They're very large machines' - Northland's first windfarm to begin construction next month
on December 23, 2024 at 5:05 am
Power company Mercury will start building Northland's first wind farm next month, using the largest turbines ever seen in New Zealand.
South Africa's growing renewable energy market needs investment: IFR
on December 23, 2024 at 3:55 am
South Africa is restructuring its power sector and signed the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act in August to introduce competition and private ...
Correction: Texas Train Crash story | National News - mykxlg.com
on December 23, 2024 at 2:58 am
In a story published Dec. 20, 2024, about a fatal train crash in Texas, The Associated Press, relying on information provided by the National ...
ACEN allots Php70B CAPEX for 2025 - Power Philippines
on December 23, 2024 at 2:46 am
ACEN Corporation has set aside Php 70 billion in capital expenditures (capex) for 2025 to accelerate its growth and expand its renewable energy ...
Twelve newbuilds-a-building, eleven million dollars of rigs a-selling, ten per cent a wind ...
on December 23, 2024 at 2:40 am
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me… a partridge in a pear tree, according to the ancient English carol, but at Baird Maritime, ...
Breaking limits: How super heavy lift cranes are solving engineering challenges
on December 23, 2024 at 2:17 am
Heavy lifts from super big cranes aid the construction of a plethora of global infrastructure and industrial projects.
Build it and they will come: Transmission is key, but Coalition making it harder and costlier
on December 23, 2024 at 1:01 am
Conceptually enough transmission for 2 GW of power needs to be ready by 2032. I have my doubts whether that time line will be kept for the wind farm ...
Sangsangin lowers CS Wind target price due to uncertain Denmark performance
on December 23, 2024 at 12:15 am
... wind power peer industry, and even turbine companies, which are direct clients, face challenges in improving profitability." He expected that a ...
Labour market transitions in a greener economy | CEPR
on December 23, 2024 at 12:13 am
Wind Turbine Maintenance and Repair Technician. VoxEU Column Climate Change Labour Markets. Labour market transitions in a greener economy. Emilia ...
China's largest concentrated solar power project in northwestern Xinjiang connects to State Grid
on December 23, 2024 at 12:05 am
The 1-million-kilowatt integrated concentrated solar-thermal power (CSP) and photovoltaic (PV) energy demonstration project in Hami, in Northwest ...
UK electricity prices fall below zero thanks to record wind power generation - Gagadget.com
on December 22, 2024 at 11:19 pm
Storm in a glass: How wind turbines turn wind into energy Wind turbines generating energy. Source: Avaada. UK electricity prices have fallen below ...
Civil lawsuit filed to stop Hope Ridge wind farm | News | abilene-rc.com
on December 22, 2024 at 10:45 pm
land for a wind turbine. However, the suit claims that the. development plan submitted with. the application indicates plans to. install a wind ...
Tis the season for all things merry and bright! | Asian Power
on December 22, 2024 at 9:29 pm
It's been a year! Santa and his elves are taking a well-deserved break to enjoy the holiday cheer. We'll be back on 6 January 2025.
South Korea awards over 2 GW of wind capacity in oversubscribed tender | Enerdata
on December 22, 2024 at 8:21 pm
The South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has awarded 2085 MW of offshore wind capacity in South Korea's latest wind auction.
Farewell to hydrogen, electricity or gas: This ship runs on a 500-year-old fuel - El Diario 24
on December 22, 2024 at 7:51 pm
A different kind of wind energy production is also developing out on the ocean in the form of a wall of power-generating wind turbines, proving that ...
Report: Policy Rethink Needed for India's 2030 Offshore Wind Goal
on December 22, 2024 at 7:25 pm
The last two years has seen India take significant steps to spur the development of offshore wind energy. A notable milestone was the approval of ...
Gujarat's quantum leap: RE output rises 86% in 4 years | Ahmedabad News - Times of India
on December 22, 2024 at 7:05 pm
Ahmedabad: As India marches towards its 500GW renewable energy capacity goals, Gujarat is indeed taking a quantum leap in not just installation ...
America's biggest hydroelectric dam, 90 years later: This is where the power is really going
on December 22, 2024 at 6:55 pm
This stripy wind turbine is the future of energy: It's producing a strange effect. America's biggest hydroelectric dam, which is almost a century ...

Solar News

Bifacial perovskite solar can achieve bifaciality of 90% when tilted at 20 degrees
on December 23, 2024 at 10:26 am
New research from India has shown that bifacial perovskite solar cells can achieve a 2% higher power conversion efficiency with a tilt angle of 20 ...
Scatec gets funds to start building 142-MW solar plant in Brazil - Renewables Now
on December 23, 2024 at 10:09 am
Norwegian renewables company Scatec ASA (OSL:SCATC) on Friday announced the start of construction works on its third solar project in Brazil, ...
Rising PPA Tariffs Adding to Landed Costs of Solar Open Access Installations
on December 23, 2024 at 10:05 am
The landed cost of third-party solar open access projects of high-tension (HT) industrial consumers increased in 12 of the 15 states included in ...
Agrivoltaics deal to bring 9000 sheep to 1GW solar park
on December 23, 2024 at 10:05 am
The Great North Road Solar and Biodiversity Park, developed by Elements Green, will be the “largest UK solar farm to embrace grazing”.
NextBee Expands Sustainability Efforts, Welcomes Solar Energy Expert Steve Kohn On Board
on December 23, 2024 at 9:49 am
First, they introduced “Practice Green”, an innovative employee engagement platform designed to help organizations reduce their environmental impact ...
The PV Review, Q1 2024: Europe in crisis, First Solar on the march, the 'downturn' strikes
on December 23, 2024 at 9:41 am
In the final days of 2024, PV Tech is looking back at the stories that dominated the headlines in each quarter of the year.
New model to generate high-resolution annual solar energy potential maps - PV Magazine
on December 23, 2024 at 9:21 am
Researchers in Iran have used digital elevation models to improve the accuracy of solar energy potential maps. Their model is intended to identify ...
DRI and OMV Petrom sign major solar power purchase agreement in Romania
on December 23, 2024 at 8:03 am
Amsterdam-based DRI, the EU renewables arm of Ukrainian energy company DTEK, announced the signing of the “largest physical solar power purchase ...
New wave of solar energy projects in Oman - ZAWYA
on December 23, 2024 at 7:17 am
These renewable energy projects are closely tied to Oman Vision 2040, a comprehensive road map aimed at diversifying the economy and reducing ...
Solar power and energy storage market survey results - ESI-Africa.com
on December 23, 2024 at 6:31 am
Most responses provided in-depth views ranging from an overall positive forecast to concerns around affordability for indigent households. Survey pegs ...
Atlantica acquires 1.1 GW solar and wind projects in US - Renewable Watch
on December 23, 2024 at 6:23 am
Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure has completed the acquisition of a development platform in US. The platform includes around 1.1 GW of solar ...
AMEA Power commissions 500 MW Abydos solar plant in Egypt
on December 23, 2024 at 6:13 am
The plant will generate approximately 1,500 GWh of renewable energy annually, offsetting 782,300 tonnes of carbon emissions. This project was ...
ACME Solar commissions 1,023 MW solar projects in Rajasthan - Power Line Magazine
on December 23, 2024 at 6:13 am
Once fully operational, the 1,200 MW project is expected to generate approximately 3,000 MUs of clean electricity annually and reduce greenhouse gas ...
Edisun Power wants to enable artificial intelligence (AI) with renewable energy - EQS News
on December 23, 2024 at 6:08 am
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR. Zurich, December 23, 2024. Edisun ...
Bhilai Steel Plant to Build 200-KW Solar Power Plant at Maitri Bagh Zoo
on December 23, 2024 at 5:07 am
The project, being developed in collaboration with the Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA), will be the first elevated solar ...
State officials issue draft permit for proposed major solar project in Tompkins County
on December 23, 2024 at 4:01 am
The Yellow Barn solar project, proposed for the towns of Groton and Lansing, would generate 160 megawatts of electricity annually, enough to power ...
An overview of the proposed Rancho Viejo Solar project and what could happen next | Local News
on December 23, 2024 at 3:49 am
Energy giant AES Corp. aims to generate 96 megawatts of power and roughly 45 megawatts of battery storage at a solar energy site south of Santa Fe ...
Sepco lands EPC contract for 300MWac Saudi solar project - ZAWYA
on December 23, 2024 at 3:48 am
As per the letter of award, Sepco will be responsible for providing EPS services for the 300 MW solar power project, Rabigh 2.
Expert says fires at solar energy sites like AES proposal are rare - Santa Fe New Mexican
on December 23, 2024 at 3:15 am
Residents of communities south of Santa Fe have said lithium-ion battery storage is risky, but a Sandia lab scientist says failure rate for cells ...
GAC Honda Begins Operation of New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Production Factory in ...
on December 23, 2024 at 2:52 am
Honda Global | Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary in China, announced that GAC Honda Automobile Co., ...

Science Daily – Solar

Training solar panels to dance with the wind
on December 17, 2024 at 6:09 pm
Researchers propose a unique numerical decision-making framework for solar panel protection against extreme weather […]
It's worth mixing it up: what combination of policies will lead to a clean energy future?
on December 16, 2024 at 5:59 pm
How can we ensure that as many households as possible adopt not only solar panels, but also their own battery to store solar […]
Study urges Canada to build solar power mega-projects
on December 11, 2024 at 7:38 pm
Canada should focus on building mass utility-scale solar mega-projects to kickstart its green energy transition, according […]
Speaking crystal: AI learns language of atom arrangements in solids
on December 6, 2024 at 4:20 pm
A new artificial intelligence model can predict how atoms arrange themselves in crystal structures.
So you want to build a solar or wind farm? Here's how to decide where
on December 6, 2024 at 4:19 pm
A new study shows the benefits of coordinating the siting of solar farms, wind farms, and storage systems, taking into […]
How non-toxic and efficient solar cells can be produced
on December 4, 2024 at 4:43 pm
Large-scale production of organic solar cells with high efficiency and minimal environmental impact. In the study, the […]
Record efficiency: Tandem solar cells made from perovskite and organic material
on December 3, 2024 at 8:46 pm
Trying to improve the efficiency of solar cells to become independent from fossil energy sources is a major goal of solar […]
Predicting the weather: New meteorology estimation method aids building efficiency
on November 26, 2024 at 6:58 pm
Researchers propose a new method to generate meteorological data that takes into account the interdependence of […]
Impact of climate change on water resources will increase price tag to decarbonize the grid
on November 25, 2024 at 5:50 pm
A new study warns that current plans to achieve zero emissions on the grid by 2050 vastly underestimate the required […]
Quantum-inspired design boosts efficiency of heat-to-electricity conversion
on November 21, 2024 at 9:53 pm
Researchers have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic systems, which convert heat into electricity […]
Stability of perovskite solar cells doubled with protective coating
on November 21, 2024 at 7:09 pm
Scientists have developed a new protective coating that significantly extends the life of perovskite solar cells, making […]
Tapping excess heat from a camp stove for charging power
on November 20, 2024 at 5:26 pm
New research may make it possible to keep electronic devices powered with another piece of equipment you're likely to bring […]
Perovskite research boosts solar cell efficiency and product life
on November 19, 2024 at 6:28 pm
An international team has identified a strategy to improve both the performance and stability for solar cells made out of […]
New solar composition ratios that could reconcile longstanding questions
on November 12, 2024 at 5:27 pm
A team combined compositional data of primitive bodies like Kuiper Belt objects, asteroids and comets with new solar data […]
Power grids supplied largely by renewable sources experience lower intensity blackouts
on November 6, 2024 at 10:18 pm
New research into the vulnerability of power grids served by weather-dependent renewable energy sources (WD-RESs) such as […]
Investigating performance limitations in cost-effective materials for perovskite solar cells
on November 6, 2024 at 6:26 pm
Researchers investigated the internal properties of low-cost materials used in perovskite solar cells, which are attracting […]

Battery Storage

Trinasolar collaborates with Energy China ZTPC and AMEA Power - ZAWYA
on December 23, 2024 at 10:16 am
This landmark project is the largest solar PV initiative in Africa and the first to incorporate a utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Solution (BESS) ...
MD legislators push for more in-state power, hoping to keep prices down - Maryland Daily Record
on December 23, 2024 at 10:14 am
Lorig Charkoudian, a Democrat who's considered a top energy policy mind in the legislature, said that grid-scale battery storage sites—which can ...
US ROUNDUP: Connecticut solicitation, Oregon rate review, DOE flow battery funding
on December 23, 2024 at 10:13 am
Connecticut's public utility and energy policy regulator has selected 518MW of solar PV and a 200MW energy storage project through competitive ...
Constrained South Africa Power Grid Curbs Green-Project Awards
on December 23, 2024 at 10:09 am
The country also appointed eight preferred bidders to provide 615 megawatts of battery-storage energy at Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. sites in the North ...
Residents in Texas county file lawsuit over proposed 100MW BESS - Energy-Storage.News
on December 23, 2024 at 9:52 am
Generic rendering of a utility-scale battery storage project with wind turbines in the background Image: Taaleri Energia. A group of 20 residents ...
Total renewable energy capacity CER approved in 2024 almost double of 2023
on December 23, 2024 at 8:40 am
23 December 2024 An alliance of clean energy companies are establishing off-grid solar arrays and battery storage units in remote communities to ...
Solar power and energy storage market survey results - ESI-Africa.com
on December 23, 2024 at 6:31 am
Key Concerns: Growing energy demand, grid constraints, and dependence on fossil fuels. Market Drivers: Government policies promoting renewable energy, ...
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy secures solar project worth INR 1200 crore
on December 23, 2024 at 5:44 am
... utility-scale solar, floating solar and hybrid and energy storage solutions. Present in 28 countries today, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy ...
Expert says fires at solar energy sites like AES proposal are rare - Yahoo
on December 23, 2024 at 5:26 am
"Because large numbers of cells are used in grid energy storage systems, there will be some failures. Fortunately, codes and standards combined ...
Connecticut's time for energy investment is now – if state leaders get on board - CT Mirror
on December 23, 2024 at 5:10 am
But until PURA and CT policymakers abandon their anti-utility bias, they will continue to miss today's opportunity to build the energy system of ...
Annual lithium-ion demand surpasses 1 TWh for first time - pv magazine India
on December 23, 2024 at 5:09 am
Utility Scale Storage · World. Image: Rho Motion. Share. Icon ... Declining battery costs to boost adoption of battery energy storage projects: ICRA.
Telangana Unveils New Procedure for Verifying Captive Generating Plants - Mercom India
on December 23, 2024 at 5:01 am
... Battery Storage Auction. October 23, 2024. thumbnail · Gensol ... Government-owned transmission utility Power Grid Corporation of India ...
Goulburn River solar farm NEM connection works announced by Transgrid arm Lumea
on December 23, 2024 at 3:50 am
Utility Scale PV · New South Wales. Wellington Solar Farm. Image ... Battery storage key to nailing renewable energy target of 82% by 2030: report.
Remote businesses swap diesel generation for off-grid clean energy subscriptions
on December 22, 2024 at 11:48 pm
An alliance of clean energy companies are establishing off-grid solar arrays and battery storage units in remote communities to enable local ...

Science Daily – Storage

Breakthrough new material brings affordable, sustainable future within grasp
on December 21, 2024 at 12:10 am
Researchers have developed a new material for sodium-ion batteries, sodium vanadium phosphate, that delivers higher voltage […]
Paving the way for the future of energy storage with solid-state batteries
on December 20, 2024 at 6:32 pm
Advances in solid-state battery research are paving the way for safer, longer-lasting energy storage solutions. A recent […]
Electric vehicle transition could create unwanted air pollution hotspots in China and India
on December 16, 2024 at 9:52 pm
New research has uncovered a potential unintended consequence of the electric vehicle transition in India and China, finding […]
Breakthrough in zinc-based rechargeable batteries: A safer, sustainable alternative
on December 11, 2024 at 5:47 pm
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power everything from electric vehicles to wearable devices. But new research suggests […]
A greener, cleaner way to extract cobalt from 'junk' materials
on December 10, 2024 at 9:33 pm
As the demand for lithium-ion batteries escalates with the proliferation of mobile phone, electric vehicles and even […]
Existing EV batteries may last up to 40% longer than expected
on December 9, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Consumers' real-world stop-and-go driving of electric vehicles benefits batteries more than the steady use simulated in […]
Engineered additive makes low-cost renewable energy storage a possibility
on November 22, 2024 at 9:07 pm
As part of an effort to overcome the long-term energy-storage challenge, engineers have invented a water-soluble chemical […]
New ion speed record holds potential for faster battery charging, biosensing
on November 19, 2024 at 6:35 pm
A speed record has been broken using nanoscience, which could lead to a host of new advances, including improved battery […]
Battery research with X-ray microscope
on November 19, 2024 at 6:27 pm
New cathode materials are being developed to further increase the capacity of lithium batteries. Multilayer lithium-rich […]
Recycling batteries with citric acid
on November 15, 2024 at 5:47 pm
A simple, highly efficient, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly process could provide a viable pathway for the […]

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