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Tidal Powered Cars Driving Scotland to Net Zero

A leading tidal energy company, Nova Innovation, has announced that vehicles in Shetland are now fueled by the power of the sea. The marine energy experts have created the first ever electric vehicle (EV) charge point where drivers can ‘fill up’ directly from a tidal energy source.

Sweden
European Energy signs two more orders for the Siemens Gamesa 5.X onshore platform

The contracts will see the supply of 6 SG 5.8-170 turbines to a site at Grevekulla and 8 of the same model to the site of Skåramåla, both in Sweden

Seabased and ORE Catapult Complete Wave-to-Wire Simulation Software

Seabased and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult have created a new software tool that can help Seabased optimize its wave energy system from wave to grid. 

Höegh Autoliners Completes its First Carbon Neutral Voyage

On March 19, Höegh Autoliners accelerated its decarbonization efforts successfully completing its first carbon neutral voyage from Europe to South Africa. During this voyage the New Horizon vessel Höegh Trigger ran on advanced biofuels meeting the highest sustainability standards. The successful trial voyage showed that biofuel is a viable choice for vessels in the fleet.

Finland Relies on Sustainable Nutrient Recycling for Water Protection

WELTEC BIOPOWER recently commissioned a biogas plant near Turku in southwestern Finland. This region is characterised by livestock farms and therefore the 250-kW plant runs entirely on liquid manure. The energy plant belongs to a group of three pig farmers. In this project, WELTEC will be working with its long-standing Finnish partner Doranova.

Yokogawa Establishes Company to Advance Biomass Materials Business

Yokogawa Electric Corporation has launched Yokogawa Bio Frontier Inc. to develop businesses related to the production and sales of innovative plant-derived biomass materials, as well as associated licensing and consulting activities. The new subsidiary officially kicked off business operations on March 22.

City of Olathe is the first to bring Beam Global’s EV charging system to Kansas

Beam Global, provider of sustainable charging technology for EVs, has announced that the City of Olathe in Kansas has deployed six EV ARC solar powered EV charging systems, purchased by the City with the support of federal grant funding secured by Metropolitan Energy Centre (MEC).

Electriq Power to Provide PowerPod 2 Systems to Residents in California

Electriq Power, a developer of intelligent and integrated home energy storage, management, and monitoring solutions, has announced that Parlier Home Solar selected the company to provide full programmatic development and financing for the City of Parlier, California’s new Home Solar and Energy Efficiency Program. Electriq’s industry-leading energy storage solution, the PowerPod 2, will be the exclusive intelligent home battery used by the program.

The Solar Industry Had Record Growth in 2020 Despite the Pandemic

In 2020, many industries took an economic nosedive. Airlines, clothing companies, and small businesses faced a financial crisis, forcing many companies to file for bankruptcy. Many predicted that the renewable energy industry would follow this pattern.

Germany
Vattenfall and Siemens Energy advance a climate-friendly heating supply for Berlin with large-scale heat pump

Vattenfall Wärme Berlin AG and Siemens Energy have signed an agreement to demonstrate and trial a new large-scale, high-temperature heat pump in Berlin’s Potsdamer Platz to generate green district heating using waste heat and electricity from renewables, and feed it into Berlin’s district heating network.

Vietnam
Ingeteam strengthens its international expansion with the opening of a subsidiary in Vietnam

Ingeteam is consolidating its internationalisation plan with the opening of a new subsidiary in Vietnam, a fast-growing market that also provides access to neighbouring countries, thereby strengthening its global positioning with a presence in 24 countries.

Sunseap Completes One of World’s Largest Floating Solar Farms

Sunseap Group, one of Singapore’s leading solar energy providers, has completed the installation of one of the world’s largest floating solar farms on sea water in the Straits of Johor.

Fifth edition of EMMES reveals total annual energy storage market in Europe is expected to reach 3,000 MWh in 2021

The fifth edition of the European Market Monitor on Energy Storage (EMMES) will be launched on 23rd March 2021 by EASE - the European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE) - and Delta-EE.

BOEM Director Talks Future of U.S. Offshore Wind

The Business Network for Offshore Wind has launched Season 3 of its popular Offshore Wind Insider podcast. Released monthly, the podcast features conversations with industry trailblazers covering all aspects of the offshore wind industry and pressing topics, from clean energy development, diversity and inclusion, to job creation. The latest episode, released today, features Amanda Lefton, newly appointed Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), to discuss the future of offshore wind in the U.S.

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