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Exergy International awarded contract for Bago Geothermal Project in The Philippines

Clean energy technology provider Exergy International, specialising in geothermal ORC power plants, has been awarded a new contract by Energy Development Corporation (EDC) for the supply of a 5.6 Mwe binary system in Barangay Mailum, Philippines.

How Feasible Are Water Heaters for Storing Renewable Energy?

Every home has a hidden renewable energy storage source — the water heater. Geothermal power plants utilize water tanks. How can residents take this strategy and apply it for their own use? Discover how commercial tactics translate into households and if it is feasible considering every facet of the conversation.

US DOE Invests $60 Million to Expand Geothermal Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected three projects tol receive up to $60 million to demonstrate the efficacy and scalability of enhanced geothermal systems. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the pilot projects will use innovative technology and a variety of development techniques to capture the earth’s abundant heat resources.

Government urged to slash the tax on renewable liquid heating fuels

UK heating oil distributor WCF is supporting calls for the Chancellor to slash the tax on renewable liquid heating fuels such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), ahead of the Spring Budget on 6th March.

Covestro Unveils World’s First Pilot Plant for Bio-Based Aniline

Covestro is moving forward with the implementation of a unique process for producing the important chemical aniline entirely based on plant biomass instead of petroleum for the first time. At its Leverkusen site, the plastics manufacturer has now put a special pilot plant into operation for this purpose.

Ohme and Motability Operations Patner on EV Transition

Ohme, the UK’s fastest-growing EV smart charging company, is ensuring that no driver is left behind as Motability Operations looks to transition the UK’s largest fleet towards electric, helping to make its customers’ motoring cleaner and cheaper.

DNV Study Validates Energy Efficiency Gains for LNG Carriers

DNV has quantified the gains that owners of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers could expect to achieve using the new Dual Fuel, Electric+ (DFE+) solution developed by ABB and MAN Energy Solutions. Comprising MAN’s four-stroke 49/60DF dual fuel engine and ABB’s Dynamic AC power distribution and control system, the solution has been developed to overcome efficiency challenges that are specific to the vessel type.

Oulu Energy Plans a 100 MW Hydrogen Plant in Finland

Oulu Energy is planning to build a 100 megawatts (MW) hydrogen production plant in Oulu, northern Finland. Partner for the project planning is the Finnish P2X Solutions, which is currently constructing a hydrogen production plant in Harjavalta, western Finland.

Electrified Thermal Solutions selected for $5 million US DOE grant to decarbonise industrial heat

Electrified Thermal Solutions (ETS) has been selected as one of the recipients of funding announced in late January by the US Department of Energy, aimed at cutting industrial greenhouse gas emissions.

Anglesey Tidal Energy Scheme Welcomes Crown Estate Chief Executive

Menter Môn Morlais welcomed Crown Estate Chief Executive, Dan Labbad to the landfall substation for the first time this week. He toured the site to gain an understanding of the new tidal energy development off the coast of Ynys Cybi (Holy Island) – the largest of its kind licensed under the Crown Estate.

India
Acciona Energía to build new solar plant in India

Acciona Energía has announced it will build a new 412 MWp solar PV plant in the state of Rajasthan, India, with commissioning planned by 2025. The solar farm will consist of around 750,000 photovoltaic modules of 545Wp each. It will produce around 800 GWh of green electricity per year, enough to power 840,000 households, and will avoid the emission of 724,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.

Volvo Penta and Aiab Energy to Expand Collaboration 0n BESS Solution

Volvo Penta and Swedish backup power solutions company Aiab Energy are strengthening their collaboration to provide an integrated battery energy storage solution that meets the specific needs of Aiab Energy's customers, while contributing to a more sustainable and resilient energy infrastructure.

Neart Na Gaoithe offshore wind farm will provide clean energy for 375,000 Scottish households

The new Neart Na Gaoithe (NNG) offshore wind farm will utilise 54 Siemens Gamesa turbines producing 450 MW of clean energy, enough energy to displace approximately 400,000 tons of carbon emissions per year.

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