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Wave Energy

Oceanenergy Sign Up to Emec Wave Energy Test Berth

The OE35, the world’s largest capacity floating wave energy device. Credit: OceanEnergyIrish wave energy developer, OceanEnergy, has signed up to demonstr…

Renewable Energy

CEFC spends record $1.2 billion on renewables, as focus turns to the grid

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has spent a record $1.2 billion in the last financial year, but its focus in coming years will be on upgrading the grid &nd…

Power Construction

Germany's Sonnen Builds 250MWH Virtual Electricity Storage Facility

Germany-headquartered and Shell-owned sonnen has announced that its virtual power plant (VPP) has reached capacity of 250MWh, claimed to be the largest in Europ…

Net Zero

Climate Change: China's Hydrogen Sector Faces Overcapacity Risk as Ambitious Production Plans Outstrip Demand, Say Analysts

China’s hydrogen sector is expected to see strong growth as local governments announce ambitious plans to produce quantities of the gas that far exceed th…

Energy Storage Project

Researchers Investigate Effect of Impact on Structurally-Embedded Li-Ion Batteries

Researchers in China are investigating the effect of low-velocity impact loads on structurally embedded Li-ion batteries in vehicles. A paper on their study is …

Hydrogen Production

Germany's Pioneering Push to Elevate Hydrogen Market Growth

Germany is poised to turbocharge its hydrogen market expansion. With an ambitious update to its National Hydrogen Strategy, the country is setting its sights on…

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 …

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…

Oil & Gas Supply

Kazakhstan Plans to Ship 1.2 Million Tons of Oil to Germany

Kazakhstan plans to supply 1.2 million metric tons of oil to Germany via the Russian Druzhba pipeline in 2024, Interfax news agency cited Kazakh state pipeline …

Electrification

Off-peak electricity use and home generation could save billions in energy costs

New analysis from Cornwall Insight and Smart Energy GB has revealed the substantial cost-saving potential of household flexible electricity initiatives such as …

Electric Vehicles

New York Is Now the World's First City to Mandate EV Rideshare Fleets by 2030

New York City has announced that it will now require EV rideshare fleets by 2030 – the world’s first large city to do so.New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Ci…

Hydropower Plant

Waterpower Canada Unveils Guidebook to Help Maximize Hydropower's Role in Canada's Net-Zero Electricity Grid

WaterPower Canada (WPC) has unveiled a comprehensive guidebook aimed at assisting policymakers in unlocking the complete potential of water-generated electricit…

Photovoltaic （PV）

A New Bio-Inspired Solar Leaf Design With Increased Harvesting Efficiency

New research suggests a new solar energy design, inspired by nature, may pave the way for future renewable energy technologies.Photovoltaic solar energy is obta…

Electricity Transmission

New York Announces $11M in Funding for Solving Grid Challenges

New York’s Governor Hochul announced the availability of $11 million in funding through the fourth round of the Future Grid Challenge for projects that id…