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First-of-its-Kind Geothermal Project Now Operational

Two years ago, Google partnered with clean-energy startup Fervo Energy on the world’s first corporate agreement to develop an enhanced geothermal power project. The company has announced the geothermal project is now operational and carbon-free electricity has started flowing onto the local grid that serves Google data centers in Nevada.

Iberdrola sets out £12 billion UK investment plan focusing on electricity networks and renewables

ScottishPower parent company Iberdrola has set out a £12 billion investment plan for 2024-2028 at the UK Global Investment Summit in London, hosted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, focusing on electricity networks and renewables.

YLEM Energy To Commence Construction on Two New Battery Storage Sites

YLEM Energy, is about to begin construction on two new battery storage sites located in Glasgow and Essex, bringing in a combined 61MW of storage for renewable energy. 

Virgin Atlantic Flies World’s First 100% SAF Flight from London to New York

Virgin Atlantic’s historic flight on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel took off from London Heathrow to New York JFK today on Nov. 28, marking the culmination of a year of radical collaboration, to demonstrate the capability of SAF as a safe drop-in replacement for fossil derived jet fuel, compatible with today’s engines, airframes and fuel infrastructure.

Electra Completes World’s First Hybrid-Electric eSTOL Aircraft Flight

Electra said it has successfully completed the first flights of its EL-2 Goldfinch, a hybrid-electric, ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft. “The Goldfinch completed an all-electric test flight on November 11 and a hybrid-electric flight on November 19, both piloted by Cody Allee, from the Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia. The first hybrid flight lasted 23 minutes, reached an altitude of 3,200 feet, and covered a distance of approximately 30 miles,” said Electra’s Vice President and General Manager JP Stewart. 

E3G says it would take 146 years for UK Government’s insulation scheme to reach 2026 target

New statistics published by the UK Government today (30th November) shows that since the launch of the Great British Insulation Scheme in March this year, only 1,140 measures have been installed in 1,026 households up to the end of October.

JBSA Prepares for First-of-its-Kind Geothermal Energy Prototype

Joint Base San Antonio is the first Department of the Air Force installation planning to introduce a utility-scale advanced geothermal energy system. This accomplishment bolsters national security and represents a critical milestone in the advancement of the nation's defense infrastructure. When operational, the system will hold the potential to furnish a seamless supply of clean, reliable baseload energy even in the event of commercial-grid outages.

First Customer Announced for Kellas Midstream's H2NorthEast Teesside Hydrogen Project

Energy infrastructure company, Kellas Midstream has signed a heads of terms agreement with Statera Energy, a leading UK developer of flexible energy generation and storage technologies, for the provision of low carbon hydrogen from Kellas' H2NorthEast project in Teesside to Statera's Saltholme power stations.

Ideal Heating Partners With Merseyside College To Bridge Low Carbon Skills Gaps

A new £500,000 green energy center in Merseyside has received the backing of Ideal Heating, as part of the company’s commitment to attract fresh talent into the heating industry.

Vital Energi Helps Solenis Take Strides On Sustainability Through New Partnership

Vital Energi is working with speciality chemical manufacturer, Solenis, to reduce the carbon consumption at its Bradford site through a new 17-year partnership to upgrade and operate the site’s energy centre, futureproofing the site’s production capabilities.

Work On Scotland's Largest Airport-Based Solar Farm Gets Underway At Glasgow

Work to create Scotland's largest airport-based solar farm is now underway following the successful completion of the development phase of the project. Glasgow Airport, in partnership with leading energy transition adviser and developer Ikigai Group , has completed the development phase and the subsequent successful financial close for a 19.9MW solar plant with Zestec Renewable Energy . Approximately £18.5 million is being invested to create the solar farm.

Ameresco Announces BESS Contract With Silicon Valley Power

Ameresco, Inc. has announced that it will construct a battery energy storage system (BESS) of up to 50-megawatts to provide Silicon Valley Power, Santa Clara, California, additional local area capacity for electrical system reliability and flexibility. The BESS, named Kifer Energy Storage LLC, will be installed adjacent to the existing Kifer Receiving Station within SVP’s service territory.

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