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GeoTHERM Coming to Offenburg Feb. 29-March 1

GeoTHERM expo and congress will take place for the seventeenth time on February 29 - March 1, 2024. Europe's largest geothermal trade fair with congress focuses on current developments in the industry and creates a platform dedicated exclusively to the topic of geothermal energy. 

Visnet launches SaaS applications for its VisNet Hub ecosystem

VisNet, an EA Technology business, has developed a range of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications for its VisNet Hub ecosystem, in order to help network owners and operators achieve better decision making and prepare for the changes brought by decarbonisation.

Dragon 12 Functionality Verified and Power Production as Projected

After the first two weeks of testing, Minesto said the Dragon 12 functionality is verified and power production performance is satisfactory and as projected. All core operating functions such as starting, turning with the tidal flow and electricity generation have been successfully verified. 

Ameresco to Build Biofuel Facility on Maui

Ameresco, Inc. announced its award from Hawaiian Electric Company for the proposed ‘Ūkiu Energy 40-megawatt (MW) renewable energy site in Maui. This innovative facility will add critical grid reliability to the island and move Hawaii closer to its clean energy goals, including the state’s commitment to achieving 100% renewable electricity and carbon neutrality by 2045.

Waste-to-Energy Included in Carbon Removals Certification Framework

ESWET welcomes the provisional agreement between the European Council and European Parliament on the Carbon Removals Certification Framework as an essential step in decarbonizing industry and achieving Europe’s climate targets.

Snowdonia Aerospace Centre selects Aerovolt to provide charging systems

UK large-scale drone testing facility Snowdonia Aerospace Centre, which is also soon to become an eVTOL facility, has selected Aerovolt to provide multiple charging systems for aircraft development and future flight technologies.

Strohm successfully completes TCP hydrogen testing programme  

Provider of Thermoplastic Composite Pipes (TCP) Strohm has confirmed the recent completion of an extensive hydrogen testing program on its TCP at Tüv-Süd in Germany.

Benefits and Impacts of a Green Future; An Interview With Rana Adib of REN21

Change has consequences. But when it comes to certain goals – saving the world, and with it, the human race, being one of them – it’s important to put the potential negative impacts of rapidly scaled up solutions in the proper perspective.Such is the premise behind the Renewable Energy and Sustainability Report, a groundbreaking analysis recently published by REN21, a think tank and “coalition of the willing” that came together 20 years ago to support and accelerate the development of renewable energy.

Minesto Evolves its Faroese Business Case, Upgrading to 200 MW Tidal Energy Buildout

Minesto, an ocean energy developer, has upgraded the roadmap to a 200 MW tidal energy buildout in the Faroe Islands. The scaled-up roadmap is a response to the growing demands for renewable energy, where unlocking the tidal opportunity enables transition to a 100% renewable energy system. The recently reached milestone of megawatt-scale electricity generation with Dragon 12 to the grid shifts focus to commercial array buildout.

Vital Energi Signs Agreement With University of Birmingham  

Vital Energi has signed a collaboration agreement with the University of Birmingham to develop and commercialize a range of innovative thermal storage solutions, which will help accelerate decarbonization within the heating and cooling sector.

Kimberly-Clark, Energy Partners Sign PPA for City of Cape Town Rooftop Solar Systems

Kimberly-Clark, a leading manufacturer of personal care and hygiene products, and integrated energy solutions company, Energy Partners, have signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement to install one of the largest rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the City of Cape Town.

Strata Clean Energy Secures $559M Financing for 1GWh Energy Storage Project in Arizona

Strata Clean Energy has closed on a $559 million financing for the construction and ownership of the Scatter Wash battery storage complex. The 255MW/1,020MWh storage facility broke ground on January 18 and is expected to be operational by April 2025.

South Korea
Root Energy completes Korea’s first offshore wind farm resident participation programme

Korean renewable energy local acceptance solution provider Root Energy has successfully raised 20 billion KRW (approx $15 million) of local investment through its Community Funding platform for Jeju Hallim Offshore Wind, Korea’s very first offshore wind resident participation programme.

GeoTherm Expo & Congress