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First of its Kind Energy Storage Project in US to Be Constructed in Wisconsin

Columbia County may soon be home to one of the most sustainable, advanced energy storage systems in the country, according to Alliant Energy. The company announced it has been selected for a grant of up to approximately $30 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) for a proposed 200-megawatt hour energy storage system. 

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Companies agree on global partnership for financing clean tech projects

ABB and Export Development Canada have signed a global partnership to promote investments in sustainable technologies and projects in Canada and around the world. The support provided by EDC, with a total limit of up to $ 2.9 billion, will provide ABB’s customers with financing and insurance solutions to strategic electrification and automation projects.

As sales dip, heat pump sector warns EU goals at risk without supportive policies

The European heat pump sector has issued a stark warning that without stronger and more consistent policies, EU energy goals may not be met. The EU currently has a goal of 60 million more heat pumps to be installed by 2030. After outstanding sales in 2022, first sales figures from 2023 from show a worrying drop in sales, indicative of a larger trend.

Q&A with Xiaohan Yang: Transforming Plants for a Cleaner Future

Scientist Xiaohan Yang’s research at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory focuses on transforming plants to make them better sources of renewable energy and carbon storage. He works with the ORNL-led Center for Bioenergy Innovation, or CBI, a DOE Bioenergy Research Center where scientists are developing feedstock crops like poplar trees that grow quickly, require less water and fertilizer and are easily broken down and converted into sustainable aviation fuels.

Kia brings its Plug&Charge technology to the European EV sector

Kia is bringing Plug&Charge charging technology to its electric vehicles in Europe, available with the EV9 upon launch and rolled out to future Kia electrified models.

Navy Expands Partnership With Huntsville’s Resource Efficiency Manager Program

Following years of energy-saving successes at Naval Base Guam, the US Navy is expanding its partnership with the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville’s Resource Efficiency Manager Program.

NY Governor Signs Legislation to Minimize Barriers to Use of Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to minimize barriers to accessing geothermal heating and cooling systems to help reach the goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The legislation aims to reduce costs for the installation of geothermal wells, helping New York meet the state’s building decarbonization requirements.

Elcogen awarded funding to help EU develop affordable green hydrogen technology

European manufacturer of clean energy technology that delivers affordable green hydrogen and emission-free electricity, Elcogen AS, has announced it has been awarded grant funding from the Hy2 Tech initiative, part of the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI), to accelerate the production of affordable green hydrogen.

Assessing weather for clean energy generation: An interview with Vasilis Pappas head of meteorology at MET Group

MET Group is an energy trading company that also owns assets in order to manage volatility as well as supply and demand. REM talked to MET Group's Head of Meteorology, Vasilis Pappas to discuss the impact of weather on renewable energy plants.

Final Assembly of Tidal Energy Kite Dragon 12 Initiated in Sweden

Minesto, an ocean energy developer, has completed the manufacturing of the Dragon 12 wing and started system integration at quayside in Uddevalla port, Sweden. The quayside completion of the kite enables an efficient shipment directly to Minesto’s tidal energy production site in Vestmannasund, Faroe Islands.

Ørsted Secures Solar and Wind Renewable Energy Contracts 

Ørsted has secured two contracts in the Irish Government's third onshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 3) auction. The approved Ørsted projects were the 81 MW Garreenleen Solar Farm in Carlow, and the 43.2 MW Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Tipperary. 

CleanCapital Announces the Completion of Alaska's Largest Solar Project

CleanCapital, a diversified clean energy company, has added an 8.5 megawatt (MW) solar project in Houston, Alaska to its operating portfolio. The solar project—the largest ever built in the state—was developed and constructed by Renewable IPP, an Alaska-based solar developer. CleanCapital provided financing for the project construction and serves as the long-term owner-operator of the site. In addition to construction financing, CleanCapital's investment funded RIPP's operations to accelerate the development of its pipeline in Alaska.

Companies Collaborate to Solve Thermal Runaway Challenges Shipping Lithium-ion Batteries 

CakeBoxx Technologies and Serco Inc. have joined forces in a strategic partnership to address the thermal runaway issues with shipping lithium-ion batteries on ships and aircraft and pioneer a cutting-edge solution for the safe, secure, and efficient transportation and storage of lithium-ion batteries. The synergy capitalizes on CakeBoxx’s expertise in developing specialized, sustainable transport and storage solutions for high-consequence cargo and Serco’s industry-leading advanced naval systems engineering and maritime modernization capabilities.

Annual Study Finds Offshore Wind Energy Is Poised To Become a Major US Electricity Source

The U.S. offshore wind energy project development and operational pipeline reached a potential generating capacity of 52,687 megawatts (MW) at the end of May 2023, according to a National Renewable Energy Laboratory analysis recently released in the Offshore Wind Market Report: 2023 Edition. 

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