Strategic Partners To Expand Solutions In Stationary Energy Storage After signing an MoU, Verkor, European pioneer of low-carbon high-performance battery cells, and Nidec, a leader in stationary energy storage systems, announced a non-binding partnership to produce 10 GWh in battery cells and modules by 2030. As part of this strategic partnership, Verkor will develop, manufacture and supply battery cells and modules. Nidec will further develop the battery management systems, integrate these modules into packs, racks and containers, and distribute them to specialized stationary energy storage players. | CorPower Ocean Deploys C4 Wave Energy Converter CorPower Ocean has successfully installed its first commercial scale WEC (Wave Energy Converter) in northern Portugal, as it accelerates towards making wave energy a bankable technology for mass deployment. The CorPower C4 device was launched in the port of Viana do Castello, before being towed to the Aguçadoura site located 4km offshore. | Volta Trucks publishes its first Life Cycle Assessment of all-electric Volta Zero Electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Volta Trucks has published an initial life cycle assessment (LCA) of its new 16-tonne Volta Zero. The company appointed Global Environmental and Engineering specialist, Ricardo, to undertake a cradle-to-grave Life Cycle Assessment of its pre-production 16-ton all-electric Volta Zero. | Biofuels Cologne Bonn Airport Switches to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its Diesel-Powered Ground Fleet Cologne Bonn Airport has switched to Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in its diesel-powered ground fleet. Neste's renewable diesel (also known as HVO100) is made from 100 percent renewable raw materials, and it is in particular used for powering large and heavy vehicles such as the airport’s fire trucks. In total, switching to Neste MY Renewable Diesel will allow the airport to save almost 3,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions (CO2e) annually compared to the use of fossil diesel. | Electric/Hybrid Swobbee Launches Online Store for Rental Batteries The Berlin-based climate-tech startup Swobbee is expanding its service to include an online shop for rental batteries. The company is thus evolving into a comprehensive battery service provider for micromobility. The offer is aimed at both existing Swobbee customers and fleet operators who do not yet use Swobbee services, as well as private customers. Previous or future use of Swobbee stations is not a prerequisite. | Germany First European HiPhi Hub brand experience centre opens in Munich EcoG launches Charging Reliability Index to rank performance of EV manufacturers Germany Elli presents new e-mobility products at IAA in Munich Hydrogen Hydrogen ‘bank’ could see production advantage for Scotland ACWA Power signs agreements with 6 partners in green hydrogen, water desalination and R&D Thetius study highlights emissions reduction advantages of methane to hydrogen fuel cell technology WAE Technologies unveil high-performance hydrogen fuel cell EV platform Panorama ADNOC to Invest in One of the Largest Integrated Carbon Capture Projects in MENA ADNOC has announced a final investment decision to develop one of the largest carbon capture projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The pioneering Habshan carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) project will have the capacity to capture and permanently store 1.5 million tons per annum (mtpa) of CO2 within geological formations deep underground. | Camco supports clean energy in Sub-Saharan Africa with $25 million in equity and debt funding for Spark Energy Services PV Masdar and DEWA Sign Agreement for 6th Phase of Largest Single-Site PV Project Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE witnessed the signing of an agreement between the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (DEWA) and Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, to build and operate the 1,800 megawatt (MW) sixth phase of the landmark Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, at a cost of up to AED5.51 billion. | Matrix Renewables Closes €47M Financing With Banco Sabadell For 50 MW Solar Plant In Seville Research Reveals Many in UK Have Misconceptions About Solar Panels Barrio Eléctrico announces solar energy access to rural low-income homes in Puerto Rico Wind Offshore wind projects could help secure green hydrogen potential says new Crown Estate Scotland report Agenda 2023 World Hydropower Congress |