Power

Pumped Storage

Analysis Reveals Benefits of Hydropower for Grid-Scale Energy Storage

Closed-loop pumped storage hydropower systems rank as having the lowest potential to add to the problem of global warming for energy storage when accounting for…

Wind Turbine

Half of Saint-Brieuc Offshore Wind Turbines Installed

Fred. Olsen Windcarrier’s jack-up vessel Brave Tern has installed 31 out of 62 Siemens Gamesa SG 8.0-167 DD wind turbines at the Saint-Brieuc offshore win…

Offshore Wind Power

Star of the South Shortlists Five Ports That Could Support Australia's First Offshore Wind Farm

Star of the South, Australia’s most advanced offshore wind project, has identified five ports that have the potential and/or capabilities to support the p…

Offshore Wind Power

Multi-Billion-Dollar Investment Needed to Meet Global Offshore Wind Targets by 2026 – Report

The global offshore wind supply chain will require USD 27 billion of secured investment by 2026 if it is to meet a fivefold growth in annual installations (excl…

Solar Panel

Commerce Decision on Solar Tariffs Throws Cold Water on U.S. Clean Energy Goals

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued the following statement by ACP CEO Jason Grumet, after a final decision was announced today by the U.S. Depart…

Wind Farm

Chinese Manufacturers Dominate Wind Power, Occupying 60% Of the Global Market for Wind Turbines

China leads in wind power while Europe lags behind. China is emerging as a dominant player in global wind power generation, with manufacturers in the country su…

Renewable Energy

Ukraine's Roadmap to Renewable Energy

Ukraine has been grappling with a major energy crisis as a result of Russia’s invasion and the subsequent destruction of its energy infrastructure. The co…

Geothermal Drilling

Geothermal Cooling Demonstrated at Transport Hub in Madrid, Spain

A combination of geothermal energy and solar power have provided sustainable cooling and air-conditioning to the Moncloa Transport Hub in Madrid, Spain. This ha…

Solar Panel

Solar-Powered EV Car Park to Save Up to £150,000 in Energy Costs

The car park will also feature 100 fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers and 20 rapid chargers. Image: UKPN.Northumberland County Council has opened a new solar c…

Nuclear waste

Kishida to Visit Fukushima Nuclear Plant on Sunday Before Water Release Decision

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a joint press conference with U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (not picture…

Offshore Wind Power

Mainstream, Ocean Winds to Develop Second Scotwind Floating Offshore Wind Site

Through the second ScotWind site, Mainstream and Ocean Winds aim to expand the overall footprint of the Arven offshore wind farm, which is expected to generate …

Solar Panel

China Plans Recycling System for Wind Turbines and Solar Panels

China hopes to boost recycling of turbines and solar panels by 2030. Image by Pla2na via Shutterstock.China has announced plans for a recycling system for wind …

Electricity Transmission

Alcoa Renews Power Sourcing Agreement With AGL Energy for Portland Aluminium Smelter

On Friday, August 18, Alcoa Corporation, the world’s eighth-largest aluminium producer, announced the renewal of the agreement with AGL Energy Limited (AG…

Hydropower Plant

Hydropower to Rescue Nigeria From Electricity Woes

Hydropower has been identified as the most economical source of electricity in Nigeria, with a charge of N3.67 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in 2023 electricity invoi…

Pumped Storage

Scottish Energy Minister Urges UK Government to Support New Pumped Storage Hydro Plants

Neil Gray MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Energy in the Scottish Government, has urged the UK Government to provide developers with the necessary assurance to su…