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Innovative Wave Energy Project Gets Green Light From EU

A €19.6 million partnership project, which aims to be the stepping stone towards large scale wave energy commercialization, has received a go-ahead from the EU. WEDUSEA is a pioneering collaboration among 14 partners from across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany and Spain. It is coordinated by the Irish company OceanEnergy.

Envision Energy Partners with Spain to Develop Green Hydrogen Net Zero Industrial Park

Envision Energy has announced a landmark investment in Spain’s renewable energy future.  In partnership with the Spanish government and key Spanish and European industry and financial leaders, Envision will develop the first integrated green hydrogen net zero industrial park in Europe.

Tual announces flexible PowerBank for electric Heavy Goods Vehicles 

Specialist in electric commercial-vehicle charging solutions, Tual, has announced a highly flexible, swappable, PowerBank to maximise vehicle up-time and ensure route flexibility for electric HGVs.

NewEnergyBlue Acquires Inbicon Biomass Conversion Technology

NewEnergyBlue, the clean-technology designer of biomass refineries that turn agricultural waste into highly decarbonized biofuels and biochemicals, has finalized its purchase of Inbicon biomass-conversion technology from Ørsted, a renewable energy company based in Denmark.

EV charging could power retail finds new US study

A study in California has found that the presence of a new public charging station increased annual spending at each nearby business by an average of $1,500 in 2019, although this figure fell to a still-healthy $400 between 2021 and 2023.

California Adopts Updated Energy Efficiency Building Requirements

The California Energy Commission has adopted the 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Code) for newly constructed, renovated buildings, and certain other existing buildings which will produce benefits that support the state’s economic, clean energy, climate and public health goals.

UK Day One releases report on the case for geothermal energy

Cross-party initiative UK Day One, which crowdsources policy ideas from Britain’s research and innovation community, has released a report titled “Britain's Buried Power: The Case for Geothermal” outlining a plan for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNEZ) to accelerate the UK’s transition to clean energy while addressing pressing energy security concerns.

bp and Iberdrola give the green light for construction of the largest green hydrogen plant in Spain

bp and Iberdrola have approved the construction of a 25 MW green hydrogen project at bp's Castellón refinery, the first hydrogen project jointly undertaken by the the two companies through the Castellón Green Hydrogen S.L. joint venture, equally owned by both parties.

$12 Million From US Department of Energy Will Boost Marine Energy Research

The Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC), led by the University of New Hampshire, is working to develop the technology and skills that will help unlock the power of the sea as a renewable source of energy. A $12 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will advance those efforts by funding research, facilities and workforce development for the marine energy industry. 

Veolia To Deliver Innovative Project To Decarbonize Energy At University Hospital Of Hartlepool

Veolia, is set to deliver wide-ranging energy projects to further decarbonize the heat supply at the University Hospital of Hartlepool. Designed to de-steam the current heating system and deliver guaranteed carbon savings of 2,179 tons per year, it will use a ground source heat pump and thermal store, combined with solar arrays to maximize energy efficiency.

DNV launches new service to respond to climate change driven hail risk for solar PV

Independent energy expert and assurance provider DNV has launched a new service to provide solar photovoltaic developers actionable, verified assessments of large hail risk across North America.

Exergy3 Raises £1M in Pre-Seed Funding for Novel Decarbonization Technology

Clean heat technology company Exergy3 has announced the successful closure of a £1M pre-seed funding round for its novel ultra-high temperature thermal energy storage system.

Youwind Launches Pixel+ to Transform Offshore Wind Screening and Layout Design

Youwind Renewables, a leading provider of web-based solutions for early-stage offshore wind development, has launched Pixel+, a new interface that is set to redefine how developers approach wind farm screening and layout design. 

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