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€3M Project to Revolutionize European Geothermal Energy

Brunel University London will lead a new European research project, starting this October, aimed at improving how geothermal heat is harnessed for industrial applications. The European Union’s Horizon Europe Program is funding the €3 million GEOFLEXheat project that will see a consortium of 12 research institutions, businesses and industry experts from across the continent tackle the challenges of geothermal systems’ scalability, integration and social acceptance.

Royal Air Force Using SAF on Routine Operations For the First Time

The Royal Air Force is ensuring Britain is secure while using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on routine operations for the first time - a move that will cut carbon emissions and bolster energy security.

Companies Partner to Provide Zero Capex Solar Panel Installations for Scottish Businesses

Volt Group Scotland, a Glasgow based electrical installation business, announced a  partnership with HDM Energies, a renewable energy solutions provider. 

Topsoe Chosen as Technology Provider For Holborn’s Hamburg Renewable Fuels Refinery

Topsoe has signed an agreement with Holborn Europa Raffinerie GmbH, to provide its HydroFlex™ technology for the production of SAF and renewable diesel at its plant in Hamburg. Holborn is a successful oil refinery that supplies Hamburg and northern Germany with fuels and heating oil.

Weltec Biopower Modernizes 1-Megawatt Biogas Plant In Australia

The German plant manufacturing Weltec Biopower is supporting Yarra Valley Water for the refurbishment of its 1-megawatt biogas plant in the north of Melbourne. Yarra Valley Water, is one of Australia's largest water and wastewater companies.

Enteligent Raises $6M to Scale Commercialization of Solar Powered DC-to-DC Charger

Enteligent Inc., a developer of solar-powered DC-to-DC chargers for electric vehicles, has raised $6 million in capital from investors to scale the commercialization of its PV module-level power optimizers and its DC-to-DC based bi-directional EV chargers.

Unither Bioelectronics Partners With Robinson Helicopter to Develop Hydrogen Helicopter Fleets 

Unither Bioelectronics Inc. , a subsidiary of United Therapeutics Corporation, and Robinson Helicopter Company have entered into a collaboration agreement to accelerate UB's development of hydrogen-powered helicopters based on Robinson's popular R44 and R66 helicopter models. 

New England States to Receive $389M in Federal Funding for Transmission and Energy Storage Infrastructure

 The US Department of Energy has selected the New England states'  Power Up New England proposal  to receive $389 million. Power Up, submitted to DOE through the second round of the competitive  Grid Innovation Program,  features significant investments in regional electric infrastructure including proactive upgrades to points of interconnection in Southeast Massachusetts and Southeast Connecticut to ready the onshore transmission system for up to 4,800 megawatts of additional offshore wind.

JERA Nex Expands Presence In US With 395MW Solar Farms Acquisition

JERA Nex, JERA’s global renewable energy business, has acquired two US solar projects totaling 395MW AC from Lightsource bp, a global leader in the development and management of solar energy and energy storage projects.

DOE Issues Request for Information to Inform West Coast Offshore Wind Transmission Action Plan

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Request for Information (RFI) focused on West Coast offshore wind (OSW) transmission. Supported by the Inflation Reduction Act, this RFI is part of a multi-tiered approach to gather information to address challenges and barriers to efficiently capturing clean, reliable power from West Coast offshore wind resources and delivering it to communities that need it the most.

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