40 MW / 80 MWh energy storage project with a leading renewable energy company highlights Wärtsilä’s technical capabilities
Wärtsilä’s 40 MW / 80 MWh DC-coupled solar-plus-storage hybrid system to North American renewable developer introduces smart bidding solution. Rendering © Wärtsilä Corporation The technology group Wärtsilä has again demonstrated its capabilities in advanced energy storage solutions with the award of a contract to supply an engineered equipment delivery (EEQ) of a 40 MW / 80 MWh DC-coupled solar plus storage system to the Hickory Park Solar project in Georgia, USA. The owner of the projec...
World Adds Record New Renewable Energy Capacity in 2020
Despite COVID-19 pandemic, more than 260GW of renewable energy capacity added globally in 2020, beating previous record by almost 50% IRENA Director-General Francesco Camera hails start of ‘decade of renewables’ Abu Dhabi, UAE – Global renewable energy capacity additions in 2020 beat earlier estimates and all previous records despite the economic slowdown that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data released today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IREN...
Yotta Energy Teams Up with Flex to Manufacture PV-Coupled Energy Storage System
Partnership will accelerate time to market for cost-effective, panel-level energy storage technology AUSTIN, Texas and SAN JOSE, Calif. – March 30, 2021 – Yotta Energy, a groundbreaking solar-plus-storage solution provider, today announced that it has selected Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX), as its manufacturing partner for the production of its PV-Coupled™ energy storage system. This partnership will allow Yotta to rapidly scale its technology for commercial and industrial markets. “F...
Crowley, ESVAGT to Partner to Add Vessel and Service Capacity for the U.S. Offshore Wind Industry
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – U.S.-based Crowley and Danish shipping company ESVAGT announced plans today to directly bolster purpose-built, Jones Act vessel availability in support of the emerging offshore wind energy market through a joint venture. The partnership will bring together two leading maritime solutions providers to serve the emerging industry. Consistent with the requirements of the U.S. Jones Act, Crowley will own and operate the vessels with its highly trained U.S. mariners, while Cr...
Fast-Track Energy Transitions to Win the Race to Zero
World Energy Transitions Outlook outlines global strategies towards carbon-neutrality and leads way to a climate-safe 1.5°C pathway by 2050 Abu Dhabi, UAE, 16 March 2021 – Proven technologies for a net-zero energy system already largely exist today, finds the preview of World Energy Transitions Outlook by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewable power, green hydrogen and modern bioenergy will dominate the world of energy of the future. Previewed at the Berlin Energ...
Accelerating exploration for geothermal energy with UAV magnetometry conducted in North-Central Nevada
Reno, Nevada, USA; Riga, Latvia - Geophysics faculty and graduate students from the University of Nevada, Reno, announce new exploration for blind geothermal systems with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) magnetometry. The study site is located in the Humboldt Range, Nevada. By improving the margins of safety and ease of deployment, geophysicists can now conduct larger regional analysis for geothermal or mineralogical interests. Geothermal power is produced in many regions throughout the world a...
Work on Sea Wall Begins for the Landmark EWP-EDF One Wave Energy project
1/3/2021- Stockholm, Sweden — Pursuant to the engineering coordination permit from the Municipality of Tel-Aviv Jaffa (permit number 2020-3249) Eco Wave Power (EWPG Holding AB, Stock Symbol: ECOWVE) is pleased to announce that it officially commenced preparation works for installation of floaters on the sea wall of the Port of Jaffa, Israel. The works will include clearing the top cement layer of the relevant sections of the sea wall, followed by adding steel rebars for reinforcement and fi...
Rice team forges path toward geothermal future
HOUSTON – Rice University scientists have been tapped to join a Department of Energy project to accelerate breakthroughs in geothermal systems that could someday provide unlimited, inexpensive energy. Rice geophysicist Jonathan Ajo-Franklin will now enter negotiations to finalize and ultimately lead the three-year, $5.7 million project to develop a fiber optic system incorporating seismic and temperature sensing that can withstand high temperatures and provide real-time monitoring of conditio...
National Grid Renewables Breaks Ground on 200 MW Prairie Wolf Solar Project in Illinois
Project poised to create millions in tax revenue, landowner income, and charitable initiatives Minneapolis, MN – National Grid Renewables, which includes the renewables development company formerly known as Geronimo Energy, announced today the start of construction on the 200 megawatt (MW) Prairie Wolf Solar Project (Prairie Wolf) in Coles County, Illinois. The project is poised to generate millions in tax revenue, landowner income and charitable initiatives, all while adding more clean...
Crowley and Watco Partner to Support Offshore Wind Energy
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.– Crowley and Watco are partnering to create a single-source terminal and supply chain management solution to support the emerging offshore wind industry. With the growing number of wind projects planned for U.S. waters, the partnership brings together industry-leading project management and logistics experts who can provide a “one-stop-shop” for owners, operators, and local port authorities in support of the offshore wind industry. “This partnership will provide turnkey...
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Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
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