Energy

Australia

Hybrid Wind-Solar-Battery Renewable Power Plants Progress in Australia and the UK

Construction has begun on a large-scale hybrid renewable energy project combining wind, solar PV and energy storage in Australia, while another has been announc…

Cost-Competitive Renewables Save $55B in Global Energy Generation in 2022

Electricity costs from wind and solar power declined in 2021.

Singapore

Singapore’s First Energy Storage System Deployed at Pasir Panjang Terminal

It has a 2MW/2MWh capacity and is set to operate in Q3 2022.

Germany

Germany’s Largest Heat Storage in the Starting Blocks

Germany's largest heat accumulator is expected to be commissioned at the start of next year. The heat storage is located on Vattenfall's site at the Reuter West…

LNG

Wood Mackenzie and Ball Corporation Introduce New Tool That Tracks Global LNG Liquefaction Train Statuses in Near Real-Time

Wood Mackenzie, Inc. a Verisk business, and Ball Corporation today announced the launch of Global LNG Liquefaction Monitoring – the first product arising from …

LNG

What Is Keeping America From Realizing Its LNG Potential?

U.S. liquefied natural gas has become an increasingly important part of the global energy mix

Energy Saving

‘Smart Window’ Demonstrates Energy Saving Potential

The Dutch innovation organisation TNO has reported its solar smart window is performing successfully in real world conditions.

United Kingdom

UK Regulator Ofgem Threatens Action on Inadequate Payment Policies

Ofgem has told utilities to "take immediate action” in reinforcing policies around direct debits, and remain vigilant of rising costs.

Central Retail, GULF Partner for Solar Power Production

They invested $2.5m to establish Greengen Energy.

ReNew Refinances Dollar-Denominated Bonds

It issued $525m bonds in 2019 that will mature in 2024.

CLP Group, CDPQ to Hold Equal Stake in Apraava Energy

CLP has sold a 10% stake in Apraava to CDPQ

Offshore Wind Power

Hitachi to Supply Equipment for China’s New Offshore Wind Farm

Swiss-headquartered technology firm Hitachi Energy will supply transformers and high-voltage hybrid switchgear to China’s Tuci offshore wind power project. …

Energy Storage Battery

Can Sand Batteries Be Scaled Commercially?

As Finnish researchers unveil the first fully working 'sand battery' which can store green power, all eyes will be on whether it can be commercially scaled.

Electric Vehicle Charging

Charge Amps Launches Solar-Powered EV Charging

The Charge Amps Amp Guard intelligent smart feature, under its Cloud platform, can be accessed by single and multi-family homes as well as offices.

United States

Wärtsilä to Deliver Five Solar + Storage Projects in the US

Image credit: 123rf.comTechnology group Wärtsilä is delivering a 500MW/2GWh portfolio of solar energy and storage systems to clean energy developer an…