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Pumped Storage

20GWH Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Plant Starting Operations in Switzerland

A pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) plant with a capacity of 20GWh in Valais, Switzerland will begin operations on Friday 1 July.

Energy Storage System

Germany Finally Gives Energy Storage Its Own Legal Definition

The German parliament has passed law amendments giving energy storage its own legal definition, in a move welcomed by industry sources.

Energy Transition

Réunion Island Coal Power Station Converts to Biomass to Reduce Emissions

Global technology and software company Emerson has been selected by French independent energy provider Albioma to help transition its coal-fired Bois Rouge plan…

SSE Thermal and Equinor to Buy UK-Based Triton Power for £341M

Through this deal, the two companies aim to support the decarbonisation of the UK's power system.

Hydrogen Production

Rolls-Royce to Develop Hydrogen Electrolyser

Rolls-Royce is entering the hydrogen production market and acquiring a 54% majority stake in electrolysis stack specialist Hoeller Electrolyzer

Energy Transition

UAE and Germany to Boost Clean Energy Management and Development

High-level UAE delegation on four-day visit to Germany to explore ways the two countries can co-operate in energy transition

Electric Car

VW: EV Battery Output Bigger Challenge Than EU Combustion Engine Ban

​The EU deal to phase out combustion engine cars in just over 12 years is challenging, but a more daunting obstacle will be making enough batteries to power th…

Energy Transition

Australia Swiftly Needs $9 Bln in Grid Investment for Energy Transition

Australia urgently needs about A$13 billion ($9 billion) in transmission investments to jumpstart the transition to renewable energy, the country's energy marke…

Hydrogen Project

The Future Is Bright for Green Hydrogen

Green hydrogen is one of the most promising clean energy opportunities on the market, but it has proven to be prohibitively expensive.

The G7 Has Paved the Way for Increased Oil and Gas Spending

G7 nations have acknowledged the need for increased investment in foreign gas projects.

United Kingdom

Ofgem Injects £20.9BN Into UK’s Energy Grid Upgrade

Ofgem has announced a five-year vision, from 2023 to 2028, to transform UK energy grids to support the transition to a low-carbon energy system.

Smart Meter

Smart Metering – Next Steps in Europe

Smart metering still has some way to go in Europe, likely to reach the 80% threshold penetration for electricity only around 2025.

Hydropower Plant

5.5MW Hydropower Plant to Boost Energy Supply in Rwanda

The 5.5MW Mushishito-Rukarara V Hydropower Plant was recently inaugurated in Rwanda. The plant will boost electricity supply in the country and protect the envi…

Solar Cell

EDP Renewables Acquires 200MWAC Solar Projects in Vietnam

The projects are located in the Thuan Bac district.

Germany

King Coal Makes Comeback in Europe

Old King Coal could make a comeback in some of Europe's biggest power markets as governments ponder emergency measures designed to build up gas storage as Russi…