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Wind Power

How Offshore Wind Can Lower Electricity Prices in New England
on January 30, 2025 at 3:33 pm
... wind power and energy costs. January 21st was a great example of how ... wind turbine floating in ocean. Offshore wind turbines, by JShapiro/NRCM.
Engineering Professor Leads National Project To Enhance Wind Energy Production
on January 30, 2025 at 3:25 pm
More than 10% of U.S. electricity is now generated from wind power and Colorado is among the top 10 states that produce energy through wind ...
China's wind turbine exports set to rise to 100 GW - EVWIND.es
on January 30, 2025 at 3:16 pm
Goldwind and Envision are expected to dominate Chinese onshore wind turbine exports between 2024 and 2034, accounting for almost 90% of Chinese OEMs' ...
Australia Is Testing a Revolutionary 6KW Vertical Wind Turbine That Could Change ...
on January 30, 2025 at 3:10 pm
Wind energy has traditionally been dominated by horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWTs), the large three-bladed structures commonly seen in wind farms.
Wind power to feed two of UK's first hydrogen auction winners - Windpower Monthly
on January 30, 2025 at 3:08 pm
The Cromarty hydrogen project will be located on land to the east of the Beinn Tharsuinn wind farm. It has the support of the Scottish government, ...
'Chinese turbine exports to surge to 100GW' - reNews
on January 30, 2025 at 2:01 pm
Goldwind and Envision are expected to dominate the export of Chinese onshore wind turbines between 2024 and 2034, accounting for nearly 90% of Chinese ...
Shell Takes $1 Billion Hit on Wind Farm That Trump Wants 'Dead' - Bloomberg.com
on January 30, 2025 at 1:53 pm
Shell Plc said it has written off almost $1 billion and withdrawn from a US offshore wind farm as President Donald Trump seeks to stymie the ...
Shell's $1bn hit to quit US offshore wind plan Trump wants 'dead and gone' | Recharge
on January 30, 2025 at 1:28 pm
Shell has been advancing Atlantic Shores with partner EDF and had a power deal for 1.5GW of capacity from the project with the state of New Jersey.
GE Vernova plans $100 million US wind manufacturing boost | Windpower Monthly
on January 30, 2025 at 1:19 pm
GE Vernova will also expand gas turbine manufacturing and its grid solutions and nuclear businesses. The investments come as the US wind power sector ...
Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Focus of Wind Energy Impact - The SandPaper
on January 30, 2025 at 1:07 pm
As the future of offshore wind energy remains up in the air, proponents and opponents of offshore wind have found common ground in the need to ...
Norway's Windcatcher: A New Era in Offshore Wind Energy - The Munich Eye
on January 30, 2025 at 12:31 pm
Discover Norway's innovative Windcatcher technology, a modular approach to offshore wind energy that promises efficiency and sustainability.
Apraava Energy's Largest Wind Energy Project Now Operational in Gujarat - Asia Pacific
on January 30, 2025 at 12:24 pm
The Sidhpur wind project was awarded to Apraava Energy as part of the Tranche VIII wind tender sponsored by SECI. With this addition, Apraava's ...
Global energy transition investment exceeded $2 trln last year, report shows | Reuters
on January 30, 2025 at 12:11 pm
[1/2]Wind turbines are surrounded by fog at a wind farm in the mountains of Galicia region, near Vilalba, Spain March 20, 2024. REUTERS/Nacho Doce ...
OnPath Energy expands wind fleet - reNews
on January 30, 2025 at 12:11 pm
OnPath Energy has added two operational wind farms to its UK fleet. The company has acquired the Milton Keynes wind farm in Buckinghamshire and ...
Trump's wind energy freeze puts GOP district jobs at risk - EHN
on January 30, 2025 at 12:06 pm
Offshore wind energy has rapidly emerged as a cornerstone of the clean energy transition, offering a powerful tool to combat climate change while ...
German parties agree on legislative changes in wind energy planning - Renewables Now
on January 30, 2025 at 11:58 am
Germany plans a legislative amendment that aims at regulating the development of wind farms on land not designated for this purpose.
Oklahoma lawmakers consider changes to wind turbine development, hunting and more
on January 30, 2025 at 11:55 am
Three wind turbines against a cloudy gray sky. Wind Energy Technologies Office. /. U.S. Department of Energy. Several bills filed in the Oklahoma ...
Germany's wind power shortfall stirs Europe's power market - Yahoo Finance
on January 30, 2025 at 11:53 am
Wind power is Germany's main electricity source, with output typically peaking in the winter months when wind speeds at the turbine level are highest.
Adaptive hybrid virtual inertia controller for PMSG-based wind turbine based on fuzzy logic control
on January 30, 2025 at 11:45 am
However, the concept of improving the system frequency through wind turbines has gained widespread acceptance. Several frequency support techniques ...
SBTi approves Ørsted's strengthened pathway to net-zero in 2040
on January 30, 2025 at 11:37 am
Electricity generated from offshore wind today has 99 % lower emissions than coal, and Ørsted continues to expand its renewable energy capacity within ...

Solar News

U.S. Department of Labor Approves Guidelines for Registered Apprenticeship Programs for ...
on January 30, 2025 at 6:09 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) have received approval by the ...
National Grid Renewables flips switch on 95-MW Southern Minnesota solar portfolio
on January 30, 2025 at 5:21 pm
Minnesota-based National Grid Renewables announced the start of operations at its Fillmore County Solar and Louise Solar projects, ...
Vesper Energy completes installation of 600-MW Texas solar project
on January 30, 2025 at 5:21 pm
Renewable energy developer Vesper Energy installed the final module on its Hornet Solar project in Swisher County, Texas. Composed of more than ...
Enhanced multifaceted model for plasmon-driven Schottky solar cells with integrated thermal effects
on January 30, 2025 at 5:19 pm
This paper explores the development of an opto-thermal-electrical model for plasmonic Schottky solar cells (PSSCs) using a comprehensive ...
US solar PPA prices hold steady at US$56.76/MWh in Q4 2024 - PV Tech
on January 30, 2025 at 5:12 pm
The average solar power purchase agreement (PPA) price remained constant between the third and fourth quarters of 2024 in North America.
Greenbacker secures US$1 billion to acquire 500MW New York solar project - PV Tech
on January 30, 2025 at 4:21 pm
Greenbacker has secured US$950 million in financing to support a 500MWac solar PV power plant being pursued in the state of New York, US.
EPA cuts off IRA solar money already under contract - E&E News by POLITICO
on January 30, 2025 at 4:15 pm
The program is part of the Inflation Reduction Act and is designed to help offset climate pollution and energy costs by financing community and ...
South Bend starts process to place solar panels on Central Fire Station, MLK Dream Center
on January 30, 2025 at 3:53 pm
The resolution allows South Bend to pursue a solar energy project similar to the one implemented in 2016 at Century Center.
National Grid Renewables Announces Start of Operations at Two Solar Projects in Southern ...
on January 30, 2025 at 3:34 pm
Xcel Energy has executed power purchase agreements with both Fillmore and Louise projects. A proven leader in reducing carbon emissions while still ...
3Sun, French research lab CEA achieve 30.8% tandem perovskite silicon solar cell efficiency
on January 30, 2025 at 3:24 pm
Image: CEA/Cherpin. Italian solar manufacturer 3Sun and French research firm CEA (Commissariat à l'énergie atomique in French) have achieved a 30.8% ...
Consumers Energy breaks ground on 360MW solar project in Michigan, US
on January 30, 2025 at 3:10 pm
Construction has commenced on the Sunfish Solar 2 project, co-developed by Consumers Energy and Hecate Energy.
WA power cleaner as coal fails and batteries charge in - Boiling Cold
on January 30, 2025 at 2:07 pm
The south-west grid shattered numerous records in late 2024 as new batteries and more rooftop solar replaced unavailable coal-fired power.
LPG, solar hybrid solutions can empower rural communities - LP Gas magazine
on January 30, 2025 at 2:05 pm
Imagine a rural clinic powered by a low-cost LPG/solar microgrid, where vital medicines are kept at optimal temperatures in cold-chain ...
New Jersey High-Rise Gets a Huge Solar Panel Rooftop - Tomorrow's World Today®
on January 30, 2025 at 2:04 pm
A real estate developer in New Jersey recently installed a solar panel system on the roof of a 336 unit apartment complex.
LeFrak Completes Solar Panel Installation At 180 River Drive - New York YIMBY
on January 30, 2025 at 12:36 pm
LeFrak recently completed the largest solar panel installation in New Jersey on 180 River Drive, a high-rise residential building in Jersey City.
Study: Wildfire smoke can affect solar generation, but effects are often 'modest' - KUNR
on January 30, 2025 at 12:20 pm
Smoke is a common part of life in many parts of the West, raising the question of how much wildfires can affect solar power. A new academic paper ...
Study: Wildfire smoke can affect solar generation, but effects are often 'modest'
on January 30, 2025 at 12:19 pm
The Mountain West News Bureau is a collaboration between Boise State Public Radio in Idaho, KUNC in Colorado, KUNM in New Mexico, KUNR in Nevada, ...
Utah legislature considers stronger protections for residential solar customers - YouTube
on January 30, 2025 at 12:07 pm
Solar Panels After 1 Year: Are They Worth It? Shelby Church•580K ... I-Team: Hidden cameras reveal dark side of solar power. FOX 5 Atlanta ...
Haryana Invites Bids to Procure 500 MW from Solar Power Projects - Mercom India
on January 30, 2025 at 11:46 am
The Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC), a joint venture between Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), ...
Bright Spots Of Solar Energy Cut Through Trump Clutter - CleanTechnica
on January 30, 2025 at 11:44 am
The US solar energy and energy storage developer Hecate has 11 GW in its hand and a 47 GW pipeline in the works.

Science Daily – Solar

A look into the dark
on January 30, 2025 at 12:46 am
How can the latest technology, such as solar cells, be improved? An international research team is helping to find answers […]
Researchers propose novel approaches for improved microgrid management
on January 28, 2025 at 5:40 pm
Scientists have developed a new optimization model to improve microgrid operation. This model adapts to unexpected changes […]
Floating solar increases greenhouse gas emissions on small ponds
on January 27, 2025 at 9:20 pm
While floating solar -- the emerging practice of putting solar panels on bodies of water -- is promising in its efficiency […]
Finding better photovoltaic materials faster with AI
on January 23, 2025 at 11:23 pm
Perovskite solar cells are a flexible and sustainable alternative to conventional silicon-based solar cells. Researchers […]
Floating solar panels could support US energy goals
on January 14, 2025 at 11:15 pm
Federal reservoirs could help meet the country's solar energy needs, according to a new study. Geospatial scientists and […]
Light, flexible and radiation-resistant: Organic solar cells for space
on January 10, 2025 at 7:37 pm
Radiation testing suggests that solar cells made from carbon-based, or organic, materials could outperform conventional […]
Solar-powered charging: Self-charging supercapacitors developed
on December 30, 2024 at 6:19 pm
A research team achieves 63% energy storage efficiency and 5.17% overall efficiency by combining a supercapacitor with a […]
Step forward in generating solar-powered hydrogen
on December 18, 2024 at 1:15 am
Another advance has been made by experts in nano-scale chemistry to propel further development of sustainable and efficient […]
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 […]

Battery Storage

The Way US Hotels Can Slash Energy Bills, According to CBRE
on January 30, 2025 at 5:10 pm
This regulation complements multi-year energy-saving targets set by utilities ... battery storage systems to enhance energy resilience. CBRE concludes ...
Stephens City planners mull utility-level battery storage in industrial zones | Winchester Star
on January 30, 2025 at 5:05 pm
STEPHENS CITY — Stephens City staff presented the Planning Commission with a proposal this week to allow utility-level battery storage in the ...
The Energy Transition: 2019-24 and Beyond - IEEFA
on January 30, 2025 at 5:02 pm
According to the Energy Information Administration's hourly grid monitor, total U.S. generation from utility ... Battery storage resources are already ...
Tesla storage deployments more than double to 31.4 GWh in 2024 | Utility Dive
on January 30, 2025 at 4:41 pm
Tesla Megapack and Powerwall battery storage deployments jumped to 31.4 GWh last year, up from 14.7 GWh in 2023, the company said in an earnings ...
Severe weather, accreditation reforms call for more flexible generation: panel | Utility Dive
on January 30, 2025 at 4:20 pm
Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals ... Meeusen said he also sees a place in the modern grid for battery storage ...
California regulator issues battery storage safety proposal, begins Moss Landing fire investigation
on January 30, 2025 at 3:05 pm
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued a proposal to 'enhance the safety of battery energy storage facilities' as its staff ...
Advanced Lead Acid Battery Market to Reach USD 41.9 Billion - GlobeNewswire
on January 30, 2025 at 2:39 pm
Stationary lead-acid batteries are primarily used in energy storage for grid applications, backup power systems, and renewable energy solutions.
Green light for UK's largest battery storage project - Utility Week
on January 30, 2025 at 1:59 pm
Planning consent has been granted for Edinburgh-based Fidra Energy to construct a 1.4MW lithium-ion battery storage system at Doncaster on the ...
The era of BESS has arrived and mines are taking notice
on January 30, 2025 at 1:26 pm
At its simplest, BESS technology enables mines to store excess energy, either from the grid or generated from renewable sources, such as solar panels, ...
Political Watch: January 30, 2025 - Santa Maria Sun
on January 30, 2025 at 1:04 pm
... utility scale lithium-ion battery energy storage systems,” the letter said. “If we are to ensure California moves its climate and energy goals ...
Rocky Mountain Power, Torus partner to boost Utah's energy grid with new battery technology
on January 30, 2025 at 1:03 pm
... energy exporter. “This energy storage partnership is a great example of Utah's leadership in innovative energy solutions,” the governor said prior ...
CBRE: How Can US Hotels Combat Soaring Energy Bills? | Sustainability Magazine
on January 30, 2025 at 12:56 pm
Integrating battery storage systems to enhance energy resilience; Green ... CBREhospitality industryutilitiesenergy pricessustainability. Share.
Tesla's 2024 energy storage revenue surpasses $10 billion - PV Magazine
on January 30, 2025 at 12:31 pm
Records are tumbling for Tesla's battery energy storage business ... Utility Scale Storage · United States. Image: Tesla. Share. Icon Facebook ...
Texas to receive major power grid boost as massive new battery system takes shape - Yahoo
on January 30, 2025 at 11:59 am
A new massive battery storage system is coming to San Antonio, according to Electrek. Electrical and natural gas utility company CPS Energy is working ...

Science Daily – Storage

'Embodied energy' powers modular worm, jellyfish robots
on January 27, 2025 at 9:20 pm
In the same way that terrestrial life evolved from ocean swimmers to land walkers, soft robots are progressing, too, thanks […]
Progress toward a new generation of rechargeable batteries
on January 27, 2025 at 5:44 pm
Lithium-air batteries have the potential to outstrip conventional lithium-ion batteries by storing significantly more energy […]
New design makes aluminum batteries last longer
on January 24, 2025 at 8:10 pm
Large batteries for long-term storage of solar and wind power are key to integrating abundant and renewable energy sources […]
New research helps eliminate dead zones in desalination technology and beyond
on January 15, 2025 at 9:52 pm
Engineers have found a way to eliminate the fluid flow 'dead zones' that plague the types of electrodes used for […]
Sodium-ion batteries need breakthroughs to compete
on January 13, 2025 at 6:44 pm
A thorough analysis of market, technological, and supply chain outcomes for sodium-ion batteries finds that significant […]
Electric fungi: The biobattery that needs to be fed
on January 9, 2025 at 5:58 pm
A battery that needs feeding instead of charging? This is exactly what researchers have achieved with their 3D-printed, […]
High performance in frosty conditions
on January 8, 2025 at 7:40 pm
Most solids expand as temperatures increase and shrink as they cool. Some materials do the opposite, expanding in the cold. […]
Lithium-sulphur pouch cells investigated at BESSY II
on January 8, 2025 at 7:40 pm
A team has gained new insights into lithium-sulphur pouch cells at the BAMline of BESSY II. A new picture emerges of […]
Trash to treasure: Leveraging industrial waste to store energy
on January 7, 2025 at 7:09 pm
As more products begin to depend on battery-based energy storage systems, shifting away from metal-based solutions will be […]
Triple-layer battery resistant to fire and explosion created
on December 30, 2024 at 6:19 pm
A team has developed a stable, efficient polymer-based solid electrolyte -- Applicable to smartphones, EVs, and energy […]

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