| Eco Wave Power Selected to PortXL Accelerator  The world’s first Port & Maritime Accelerator, PortXL, now in its fourth year, recently completed its Rotterdam program with the conclusion of the selection days, the climax of a year-long scouting process. After two days of pitches, Q&As, and industry interaction, 28 shortlisted start-ups and scale-ups were evaluated by an expert jury, leading to 21 of those being selected for the program. |  Limejump welcomes its acquisition by Shell Shell has agreed to acquire UK technology company Limejump Ltd in order to support the UK’s transition to a lower carbon future. |  NECP Opts for PV and Wind to Lead the Energy Transition Photovoltaics and wind are called to lead the energy transition as reflected in the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan and its proposals for the electricity sector. But according to the Spanish Hydrogen Association and AleaSoft, hydrogen should play a more important role. | Biofuels W2C Rotterdam Project Welcomes Shell as Partner University of Utah Engineers Develop New Method to Convert Algae to Biofuel Biogas EBRD Supports Biogas Expansion in Belarus Electric/Hybrid BMW proceeds with electrification of its portfolio Ubitricity Closes €20 Million in Funding and Adds Honda as New Partner Kia Motors presents all-electric display at Geneva Energy saving New Report Shows Annual Energy Efficiency Spending in North America Expected to Reach Nearly $11.3 Billion in 2028 Geothermal Fund Backed by Jeff Bezos and Tom Steyer Invests in Geothermal Energy Developer Panorama Free Off-Grid Water and Electricity Box Offered by OffGridBox Regen launches new paper pushing for gender diversity in clean energy Joint Effort on Solar Power and Storage Aims at 100% Renewable Electricity in Denmark GCube advises renewables businesses to prepare for extreme weather risk PV Azuri Technologies and Energise Africa Launch Campaign to Raise $3.3 Million for Solar in Africa Risen Energy Signs Contract for 261MW with OPDEnergy BBOXX Raises $6.8 Million for Solar Energy in Africa France
Sonnedix announces €28.5 million refinancing of 32 MW portfolio in France Small Hydro The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund Provides $27 Million Loan for Hydro Power Project Wind Norway
Augusta announces 558 MW trio of Nordic wind energy deals China
Siemens Gamesa to supply 21 MW of wind in China DNV GL launches project to analyse wind turbine blade damage Agenda Europe Solar + Energy Storage Congress 2019 MENA New Energy 2019 Latin America Energy Summit | 
