| UL and NREL Partner on Commercialization of SolarAPP+ Automated Permitting Tool  UL, the global safety science leader, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have signed an initial memorandum of understanding to work towards further developing and commercializing the Solar Automated Permit Processing Plus (SolarAPP+) software that will automate the permitting process for residential solar systems. The use of SolarAPP+ enables local governments to cut down on the time required to grant a permit from a national average of five business days to zero. |  Solar Energy Storage Market Is Expected to Record CAGR of 35% By 2025 Increasing adoption of solar energy by utilities to replace fossil fuels will considerably increase global solar energy storage market revenues. There has been a growing concern with regards to the rapid environmental changes taking place which have resulted from the use and subsequent depletion of major natural resources that help in power generation. The support from large businesses and government agencies for exploring different power sources and their storage has contributed to the development of novel energy storage systems. |  California releases proposed 2022 building code update Starting in 2022, at least one appliance for heating in most new California homes and buildings will likely be powered with electricity, rather than gas, according to a draft rule released this afternoon by the California Energy Commission. The code is thought to be first in the country to make heat pumps the baseline technology for a building code. It also increases ventilation standards for gas stoves as concern about the health dangers of burning gas indoors grows. | Biofuels | Avfuel Expands SAF Reach with Supply at Truckee Tahoe Airport District  In an effort to expand the reach of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) throughout the industry and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the region, Avfuel Corporation and Truckee Tahoe Airport District (KTRK)—an Avfuel-branded fuel provider—have partnered to provide a consistent supply of the fuel to the Truckee aviation community. | Biogas | BrewDog Selects DMT Biogas for Brewery in Scotland  BrewDog and DMT have teamed up to reduce carbon emissions at BrewDog’s brewery in Ellon, Scotland. The world’s first carbon negative beer brand and is known for actively engaging in reducing and compensating CO2 emissions. BrewDog has chosen the DMT biogas upgrading technology to upgrade the biogas to Biomethane. | Electric/Hybrid NIO to sell smart premium EVs in Norway GHD survey reveals half of British consumers are considering an electric vehicle in next five years Ford announces European customer trials programme for new electric transit van Energy saving | How Builders Are Making Housing Greener  According to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), residential and commercial buildings are responsible for nearly a third of US greenhouse gas emissions. | Geothermal Hydrogen | A Call for a Hydrogen-Led Vision for Ireland  At the AGM of Hydrogen Ireland on April 23, Board Member, Dr. Rory Monaghan, NUI Galway, argued there is no set government position on hydrogen at present in Ireland and that Hydrogen Ireland has an opportunity to influence this by organizing workshops and seminars. | Jane Marsh | Fire Safety for Solar Panels  As green technology positively disrupts the residential sector, firefighters must adopt new extinguishing techniques. Of all the renewable energy systems, solar panels pose the greatest threat from a home fire perspective. Although solar panel-caused fires are rare, professionals must understand the risks of operating around ignited structures with these systems. | Ocean Energy ORPC Named Innovator Of the Year By Maine International Trade Center Panorama Australian Scientists Using Solar Energy Materials to Detect Pollutants PV | Ørsted completes Permian Energy Centre  Ørsted’s first utility-scale solar plus battery storage project of 460 MWAC reaches commercial operation, making Ørsted the first developer to operate the full spectrum of new renewable technologies at utility scale in the US. | Ingeteam's new power station for solar plants equipped with string inverters Interior Department Approves Solar Energy Project in California Desert Storage Sweden
PowerCell Sweden and Hitachi ABB Power Grids deepen collaboration within stationary power solutions Wind | Crossing Trails Wind Farm Achieves Commercial Operation  Commercial operations have commenced at EDP Renewables North America’s 104-megawatt Crossing Trails Wind Farm. Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association is the project’s sole offtaker, through a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with EDPR NA. The new wind farm is located 20 miles south of Seibert, Colo., within Kit Carson and Cheyenne counties, and is within the service territory of Tri-State member K.C. Electric Association. | Brazil
Vestas wins 212 MW order in Brazil surpassing 5 GW in order intake of V150-4.2 MW turbines Agenda The Smarter E Europe Restart ExpoFimer, I International Fair on renewables O&M |
