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Hydropower Plant

Global Hydropower Capacity Grew 34 GW in Past Year, Iha Outlook Reveals

(photo courtesy of International Hydropower Association)More than 34 GW of new sustainable hydropower capacity was commissioned around the world in 2022, includ…

Coal Production

Intramotev to Deploy Self-Propelled Battery-Electric Railcars to Transport Coal From Cumberland Mine

TugVolt self-propelled battery-electric railcar prototype undergoing testing in Intramotev’s St. Louis headquarters. Image from Intramotev.Intramotev, a M…

Wind Farm

Wind Power Once Again Germany’s Most Important Electricity Source

Despite a slight decrease in electricity generation compared to the same quarter of last year, wind power reached a share of 32.2 percent in Europe’s larg…

Geothermal Power Project

Kenya Posts 46% Geothermal Power Output Increase for Q1 2023

Geothermal power output in Kenya for the 1st quarter of 2023 has increased 46% to 1,506.33 GWh, mitigating the impact of a drop in hydropower output.

Electric Vehicles

Volvo Cars Global Sales up 31% In May; Fully Electric Cars up 196%

Volvo Cars reported global sales of 60,398 cars in May, up 31% compared with the same month last year. The company’s fully electric cars were the main con…

Hydrogen Transport

Fluxys to Build New Pipeline for Natural Gas and Hydrogen, Doubling Capacity to Germany

Fluxys, the natural gas transporter, is currently undertaking a significant project to construct a new pipeline that will enhance the transportation of natural …

Solar Battery (Storage)

Proposed Design Could Double the Efficiency of Lightweight Solar Cells for Space-Based Applications

When it comes to supplying energy for space exploration and settlements, commonly available solar cells made of silicon or gallium arsenide are still too heavy …

Offshore Wind Power

Shell and Ocean Winds Joint Venture Seeks to Terminate and Rebid US Offshore Wind Contracts

SouthCoast Wind, the developer of an offshore wind lease area off the coast of Massachusetts, has started discussions with this US state’s representatives…

Wind Turbine

Wind Players Said to Eye Role in $20BN Plan to Pipe Solar Power From Australia to Singapore

Turbine developers reportedly in talks with billionaire's partners over Sun Cable mega-projectWind could play a part in one of the world’s most ambiti…

Hydrogen Technology

Grant Shapps Considers Scrapping Controversial Hydrogen Levy on UK Energy Bills

In a potential reversal of plans, Grant Shapps, the Net Zero Secretary, is reportedly considering abandoning a proposal to add approximately £120 to Brits…

Natural Gas

Azerbaijan Is One of the Best Places to Produce Renewable Energy

BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5. Azerbaijan is one of the best places to produce renewable energy, Pattabi Seshadri, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Global Leader …

Crude Oil

Saudi Arabia to Cut Oil Output by 1 Million Barrels per Day to Boost Slumping Prices

　　The logo of the Organization of the Petroleoum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is seen outside of OPEC's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, on March 3, 2022. (…

Solar Power Plant

German Developer Moves Forward With Minigrid Project in Senegal

Germany’s development ban, KfW, is financing a new minigrid project in Senegal with a $138.8 million loan.Image: AsantisGerman system integrator Asantis S…

Biofuel

Vertex Energy Repairs Feedstock-Pumping System, Begins Commercial Production of Renewable Diesel

Vertex Energy Inc. announced May 31 the successful completion of the start-up procedures for the company’s renewable diesel conversion project at its Mobi…

Energy-Eficient Building

Energy Efficient Bench Headquarters Cuts Its Carbon Footprint

The Bench Headquarters' exterior will be finished in shading blinds to allow daylight to permeate within the building while preventing the sunlight from hea…