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Energy Storage System

Energy Storage'Vital for Carbon Neutral Europe and Germany's Green Deal’

Calls have been made across Europe for recognition and support for the vital role that energy storage can play in decarbonisation.

Energy Storage Battery

Varta Receives €300m Funding to Pilot Large Format Li-ion Cells

Germany-headquartered battery manufacturer Varta will receive €300 million of government funding to develop large format lithium-ion cells.

Microgrid

Congressional Proposal Recognizes Microgrid Role in US Climate Strategy

It's been slow to come, but lawmakers are increasingly incorporating microgrids into climate strategies, a focal point for Democrat politicians in both chambers…

Thermal Plant

Veolia Submits Planning Application for Waste-to-Energy Project in Hampshire

Veolia has submitted its planning application for an Advanced Energy Recovery Facility near Alton, Hampshire.

PowerCell Sweden Appoints New CEO

The Board of Directors at PowerCell Sweden has appointed Richard Berkling as its new CEO.

Crude Oil

New Zealand Cuts 2020 Oil Output Forecast

New Zealand has cut its 2020 upstream output forecast slightly, but now sees its existing oil and gas reserves lasting for longer than previously planned.

Wind Turbine

UK Targets More Sustainable Composites

There are currently significantly limited commercial recycling routes for wind turbine blades in the UK, and very few options in Europe as a whole.

Nuclear Power Plant

Nuclear's Role Recognised in US Decarbonisation Plan

The US House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis has released a report establishing a goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy-wide in the …

South Africa

SA's Sasol to Sell Escravos Gas-to-Liquids Plant to Chevron

South African petrochemicals giant Sasol said on Wednesday it would sell its indirect interest in the Escravos gas-to-liquids plant in Nigeria to Chevron for an…

Electricity Transmission

Nepal Receives $200m ADB Loan for Power Transmission System Upgrades

The Asian Development Bank has agreed to give a $200m concessional loan to help upgrade power supply and transmission systems in Nepal.

Energy Transition

Japanese Firms Urge Government to Shift to Renewables

They also recommended introducing carbon pricing.

Power Construction

China's Power Demand to Remain Flat in 2020

Power consumption fell 6.5% in Q1, but growth has recovered recently.

Hydropower Plant

Tajikistan Hydro Project Receives $50m Rehabilitation Funding

The World Bank has approved additional grant financing of $50m for a second phase of rehabilitation at Nurek hydropower plant in the central Asia country of Taj…

Energy Investment

Spain's Cabrera Solar Project Receives EIB Investment

The European Investment Bank has decided to invest €43.5m in Cabrera Solar Project in Andalusia, Spain.

India: Amendments to the Electricity Act Should Have Consent of States

Amending the Central Electricity Act 2003 is an attempt by the government to change the course of policy direction and its implementation in the power sector.