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13 Dec 2019

Solar

Solar Technology   / New Solar Cell Innovation Could Lead to Affordable Solar Energy

North Carolina researchers have developed a new perovskite solar cell method.

Solar Power Panel   / Creating a More Resource-Efficient Solar Power Industry

PV systems continue expanding faster than any other renewable energy source thanks to their ability to harvest sustainable, clean and low-cost energy from the sun.

Solar Technology   / Punching Holes in Opaque Solar Cells Turns Them Transparent

Researchers in Korea have found an effective and inexpensive strategy to transform solar cells from opaque to transparent.

Solar Power Panel   / Solar FlexRack Fixed-Tilt Mounts Used in 105-MW Solar Project

Solar FlexRack, a division of Northern States Metals and provider of photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, announced that its fixed-tilt solar racking system is being installed in a 105-MW solar power system in North Carolina.

Concentrating Solar Power   / Innovative Solar Systems Offers Up 425MW PV Pipeline in Texa...

Innovative Solar Systems is offering two large-scale PV projects in Texas for immediate acquisition. One installation is a 300MW PV project located in Jones County, Texas, while the other project is a 125MW solar installation in Fisher County, Texas.

Argentina Tops 700MW of Solar as New South America Number Th...

Argentina now has over 700MW of installed PV capacity after the completion of the 312MW Cauchari complex, propelling the country into one of the leading positions in South American solar.

Wind Power

Wind Turbine   / Siemens Gamesa Reached A Significiant Miletone:The Installation of 1000th Offshore Direct Drive Wind Turbine

When Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy recently installed turbine 51 in the British 714 MW East Anglia One project, it reached a significant milestone: the instal

Offshore Wind Power   / Denmark's Ambitious Energy Plan: One Or More 10GW Offshore Wind 'Energy Islands'

Denmark unveiled plans for one or more ‘energy islands’ each supporting at least 10GW of offshore wind at a cost of up to DKr300bn ($44.5bn), in what could be the world’s most ambitious renewable energy scheme to date.Denmark

Offshore Wind Power   / Estonia And Latvia to Jointly Develop An Offshore Wind Mega-project of 1GW in the Baltic Sea

The Liivi Bay project in the Gulf of Riga, which would be developed by Estonia's Eesti Energia, would present the two small Baltic nations with a means of spreading the high cost of building an offshore wind farm and reduce financial risk.

Market Analysis   / Unexplored Countries with High Wind Power Potential: Russia, Somalia, Oman, Vietnam, Iceland and Kazakhstan

Russia has the largest global wind potential untapped. Putin doesn’t take it seriously and unfortunately he doesn’t know anything about the matter.

Wind Farm   / Developers Struggle to Actually Build Low-Cost Wind Farms in India

More and more wind farms face delays in India as developers struggle to make their projects work in the world’s cheapest market.

Hydropower

Hydropower Industry Launches Major International Project to Demonstrate Flexibility

Over the next four years, flexibility technologies will be tested in the project’s three phases—innovation, demonstration, and deployment—at seven existing European hydropower stations.

Market Analysis   / Big Role for Hydropower to Play in the Renewable Energy Scene

Hydropower energy accounts for more than half of the world’s renewable energy production while other forms of renewable energy will continue to be looked into by Sarawak Energy, said its group chief executive officer Datu Sharbini Suhaili.

Australia’s TCorp Takes Stake in H20 Power's Canadian Hydro Assets

Enel Green Power Installs Interactive Renewable Energy Exhibition in Acquoria Hydro Plant

Mexico’s CFE Outlines Plans for 32 New Hydro Projects

World Bank to Monitor Implementation of Action Plan for 183.2-MW Isimba Hydro Project

Seismic Upgrades Move Forward at B.F. Sisk Dam

BHEL to Uprate Chilla Hydropower Plant, India

Nuclear Power

Nuclear Equipment   / ECS Engineering Services Delivers 49 Duct Cradles for Nuclear Power Station

ECS’ in-house fabrication department has recently completed the manufacture of 49 steel duct cradles destined for the main reactor building at a UK nuclear power plant.

Nuclear is Key to Decarbonisation, Says Head of IAEA

The use of nuclear power will need to increase to decarbonise electricity production, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today at a side event during the United Nations COP25 climate summit in Madrid.

Nuclear Technology   / U.S. Defence Policy Bill Requires Nuclear Power Inspections for Saudi Arabia

The measure, spearheaded by Democratic U.S. Representative Bradley Sherman, requires countries to sign the so-called Additional Protocol.

Nuclear Technology   / EDF, Veolia Team up to Decommission Graphite Reactors

A joint venture for the decommissioning of reactors that use graphite technology has been established by France's EDF and Veolia. Graphitech will seek contracts for assisting in the dismantling of such reactors in France, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Spain an

Thermal Power

Thermal Plant   / Los Angeles Wants to Replace the Natural Gas Plant by Hydrogen-fueled Power Plant

Gas power plant   / Uniper SE Will Turn 3.5 GW of Gas-Fired Power Plants Back in Germany

Coal-Fired Power Plants   / Why ‘wet coal’ Causes Problems for Power Generation

CCS   / Scientist Discovered A New Bio-based Hybrid Foam for Carbon Capture Process

CHP   / Minsk Cogeneration Plant No.4 Considering Burning Waste to Generate Energy

Energy Storage

Up to 30 Percent more Capacity for Lithium-ion Batteries

Researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and cooperating institutions studied structural changes during the synthesis of cathode materials for fut

Energy Storage Project   / FRV to Develop Energy Storage Projects Globally

Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), part of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, has announced its first battery project as a part of its long-term investment plan to develop energy storage projects globally.

Energy Storage Battery   / Energy Storage so Important for Achieving the Paris Agreement Targets

With renewable energy growing in importance, effective storage will be vital. And as costs continue to decline, the potential to achieve growth could be huge.

Energy storage technology   / Mix Mountains and Gravity for Long-Term Energy Storage

A team of European scientists proposes using mountains to build a new type of battery for long-term energy storage.

Energy Storage Battery   / FRV to Develop Energy Storage Projects Globally

Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), part of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, has announced its first battery project as a part of its long-term investment plan to develop energy storage projects globally.

Energy Efficiency

Capturing The Untapped Benefits of Deep Energy Renovation

As the European Green Deal takes shape, it bears repeating that the state of EU buildings holds the potential to make or break whatever energy, emissions and environmental targets are set in the coming months, writes Adrian Joyce.

Here's How European Homes Are Curbing Energy Emissions

People and governments around the world are now making a serious effort to curb energy emissions. Ranging from policy reform to the emergence of greentech startups.

The Energy Consumption of Data Center Increase Drastically Due to New 5G Mobile Communication Standard

Chinese Scientist Developed A PV Floor Tile with Satisfactory Solar Energy Conversion

GORD Launches EcoLab,First Energy Efficiency Testing Facility

Helsinki Carbon Neutral Building Pledge to Improve Energy Efficiency

Twente Reclaims World Record for ADC Energy Efficiency

Japan, China Pledge to Work Together on Energy Saving, Environmental issues

Power Grid

Microgrid   / EPRI to Test Military Microgrids with Tranportable Batteries

EPRI is getting ready to test military microgrids with transportable batteries in its work to create a more standardized microgrid design.

PowerGrid Technology   / Developing a Digital Twin for the Electricity Grid

The rapid transition to renewable energy threatens to cause major problems to the very expensive electricity grid in the Netherlands.

Power Construction   / Penn Power Wraps Up Resilience Projects in Time for Winter Cold

As winter approaches, The Pennsylvania Power Company (Penn Power) is wrapping up major projects expected to enhance electric service reliability for nearly 20,000 customers in Mercer County.

Electricity Transmission   / SSEN Submits Scots Grid Masterplan

SSEN Transmission has today submitted a business plan to the UK energy regulator Ofgem for the future of the north of Scotland electricity network that aims to facilitate growth in renewable energy.

PowerGrid Technology   / Used Electric Vehicle Batteries Charge Up the Grid

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an innovative control system for repurposed electric vehicle battery packs to store electricity for home use and are scaling up the technology to a large, power grid-level project.

Northern Powergrid to Trial Ground-Mounted Transformers

Northern Powergrid will be the UK’s first distribution network operator (DNO) to trial super low loss ground-mounted Amorphous transformers (AMTs), the company has announced.

Oil & Gas

Crude   / Saudi Aramco Replaces Apple as World’s Largest Listed Company

Saudi Arabia’s oil company Aramco gained 10 per cent in its first moments on the stock market on Wednesday in a dramatic debut that held until closing and push

Oil Price   / Oil Surges as Saudis Surprise with Pledge of Additional Cuts

Oil in New York posted the biggest weekly gain since June after Saudi Arabia surprised the market with a significant supply cut beyond what was agreed to with fellow OPEC+ members.

Oil & Gas Trade   / Saudi Aramco Oil Firm Starts Trading after Record £19.5bn IPO

Saudi Arabia’s oil company Aramco has started trading on the Saudi Tadawul stock exchange for the first time after a 25.6 billion dollar (£19.5 billion) initial public offering that set the record as the biggest in history.

Oil Price   / Oil Prices Up with Positive US, China Trade Talks

Crude oil prices were up early Tuesday supported by a top U.S. official's comments on positive trade talks between the U.S. and China on Monday.The trade talks between the world's two largest economies are "heading in a good direction," the White House a

Oil & Gas Trade   / China Is Winning the Offshore Oil Competition

Hydrocarbon-hungry China is tearing it up on the offshore oil and gas scene, and its rapidly growing global footprint is helped along because it’s not unconcerned with compliance, transparency.

Coal

Coal Price   / Queensland's Debt Blows Out by $1b in Six Months as Coal Price Slumps

The Queensland government’s “surprise” decision to increase liquefied natural gas royalties in this year’s budget has failed to slow the state’s climbing d

Coal Mine   / U.S. Coal Production Employment has Fallen 42% Since 2011

The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Annual Coal Report shows that coal mining employment has declined in the past decade as coal demand has decreased.

India’s Coal Power Usage Set to Shrink for First Time in 14 Years

Coal’s use for power in India is set to shrink for the first time in at least 14 years as demand slows and cheaper and cleaner renewable sources of electricity erode the fossil fuel’s share.

Renewable Energy to Become Dominant Energy Source in France’s Capacity Mix

Nuclear power, currently the dominant energy source in France, is expected to be overtaken by renewable energy by 2027. The share of renewable energy in France is expected to reach 42.9% of the country’s power mix by 2023.

Coal Trade   / Bearish US Thermal Coal Export Market Driven by Unsupportive...

Exports of Illinois Basin coal from the US Gulf Coast and Northern Appalachian coal exports through Baltimore have both slowed considerably from levels seen this summer.

Coal Trade   / Japan to Keep Pushing Coal in Developing World Despite Criti...

Japan will continue providing backing to new coal-fired power projects in developing countries, a government source said Monday, despite international efforts to move away from fossil fuels that are responsible for climate change.

Hydrogen

Los Angeles Wants to Build Their Fist Hydrogen-Fueled Power Plant

Market Analysis   / Report Demonstrates Tasmania’s Green Hydrogen Potential

Splitting Hydrocarbons to Make Hydrogen Energy and Valuable Carbon Materials

Japan Launches World’s First Liquid Hydrogen Carrier

DNV GL Invests in Hydrogen Innovation Centre

New Energy Vehicles

Electric Vehicle Charging   / AFC Energy Launches Emission-Free Rapid EV Hydrogen Powered Charger

Called AFC Energy H-Power, the EV hydrogen powered charger is a zero-emission self-contained, rapid charging system for electric vehicles.

Market Analysis   / Australia’s Interest in Electric Vehicles Well Below Global Average

A new study published by global management consulting firm L.E.K. Consulting has found that interest in EVs in Australia is well below the global average, with only a minority of Australians having adopted electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles.

Electric Car   / Elon Musk Says Tesla to Launch Electric ATV in Late 2021

The Tesla all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that was a final highlight of the Tesla Cybertruck launch in November will be available to buy in late 2021, at the same time Tesla starts deliveries of the Cybertruck, Elon Musk said on Sunday (US time).

Electric Vehicle Charging   / How Quickly Can I Charge My Electric Vehicle?

Without doubt the most common question that is asked of me as driver of an electric vehicle is: “How long does it take to charge.”

Electric Car   / Audi Introduces New Plug-in Electric SUV

Germany luxury automotive manufacturer Audi has unveiled its new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sports utility vehicle (SUV), the Q7 TFSI e quattro, which will come with a three-litre V6 gasoline engine with a powerful electric motor.

Geothermal

NREL Providing Incredibly Useful Geothermal Research Work and Analysis

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the U.S. is providing incredibly useful geothermal research work and analysis that is set to help push geothermal development.

Drilling Started Last Week on the Geothermal Heating Project in French

Drilling started last week on the geothermal heating project in Champs-sur-Marne, in the greater Paris area. As reported locally, drilling started in Champs-sur-marne in the greater Paris area and already reached a depth of 400 meters.

Deutschen Erdwärme Concluded Exploration Work for German Project

AE Seeking to Overcome Technical Limitations to Deep Geothermal Drilling

Janssen Pharmaceutica First Business to Use Heat from Geothermal Drilling

New Initiative Positions Texas as Geothermal Energy Leader

Large Lithium Resource Reported at German Geothermal Site

Partnership Formed to Develop Geothermal Project in Alaska

Decentralized Energy

Authorities look to control household rooftop solar power systems to stabilise the grid

The body that runs WA's main electricity market wants the ability to remotely dump excess solar power from households — cutting the bill rebates people receive

India Moving Towards Hybridised Power Utilities to Achieve Rural Growth

India's state-run power utilities or DISCOMs are badly in debt despite repeated bail-outs, and are failing in their mandate to deliver reliable, quality power to homes and businesses.

Distributed Generation   / Better Grid Integration Beats Coal Plant Ramping to Reduce Wind, Solar Curtailment

Wind and solar curtailment is worst where these renewables are poorly integrated into the grid. The further their energy can reach the more regions they can service, thus minimising curtailment.

Grid-Interactive Buildings Solutions

According to U.S. figures, up to 80% of peak electricity demand comes from buildings. So designing them to be energy efficient, with their own generation (e.g. rooftop solar), storage, and load-flexibility.

Microgrid   / ACWA Connects Sakaka Solar Plant to Saudi Arabia’s Electric...

ACWA Power has successfully connected the Sakaka Solar PV Plant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to the national electricity grid.

Microgrid   / Gold Fields Opens Australia’s Biggest Hybrid Renewable Micr...

Gold Fields’ Agnew gold mine near Leinster is leading the charge for renewable energy, with the South-African based miner claiming bragging rights for Australia’s biggest hybrid renewable microgrid.

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Energy Economy

5G And IoT Comes to Enterprises in Japan

Nokia today announced that it is building out its strategic partnership ecosystem to bring local 5G/private wireless LTE to industrial and government customers in Japan.

EU and Africa Signed A $120m Deal to Fund Sustainable Energy Projects

The European Investment Bank and the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) have signed a deal to fund sustainable energy projects over the next 15 years.

ABB CEO: ABB Is Ready to Spin off More Businesses

US EPA Sends Final 2020 Biofuel Volumes to White House for Review

Energy Investment   / BlackRock Achieved $1bn Record for the Global Renewable Power III (GRP III) Fund

Wind Capacity Exceeds Hydro, While Solar Tops Oil in US

Energy Connected Homes Services Set for Substantial Growth

Ireland to Open 1st Renewables Auction in Early 2020

Climate Change

Coal Pollution in the Western Balkans is a European Problem

Sixteen coal plants in the Western Balkans pollute as much as the entire EU fleet of 250 units, causing sickness and deaths across the continent. It’s high tim

Institutional Investors Urge Greater Climate Ambition

The largest-ever group of investors has called on governments to phase out thermal coal power worldwide, put a price on carbon, end subsidies for fossil fuels, and strengthen nationally-determined contributions.

Canadian Oilsands Firm Denied Its Own Science On Climate Change

While Imperial Oil was calling the link between fossil fuels and global warming an ‘unproven hypothesis,’ internal reports had confirmed the connection.

South Korea Shuts Down 10 Coal-Fired Power Plants to Curb Pollution

The shutdown comes after the government said last month it would idle up as much as 15 coal-fired power plants between December and February, while its remaining plants are expected to supply sufficient power.

COP25 Energy Action Day Drives Climate-proofing of Global Energy Systems

This comment by Karol Gobczynsk, Head of Climate and Energy of the INGKA Group during the Energy Action Event in Madrid on 7 December typifies the dramatic change in the energy landscape which is currently underway.

Policy & Regulation

New Jersey Towns Codify Support for Electric Vehicle Bill

Seven Reasons to be Wary of Waste-to-Energy Proposals

Chile to Present Climate Law Targeting Net Zero by 2050

EU Opens Subsidies for Electric Battery Push

Industry, Climate Groups Issue EU Green Deal Plea

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