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2021 EV Charging Infrastructure Benchmark: Electrify America Top Digital Platform

For the second year in a row, Charged Electric Vehicles Magazine has partnered with the global engineering and consulting firm umlaut to test and compare the user experience at the top DC fast charging networks and present the 2021 EV Charging Infrastructure Benchmark.  

Clade factory expansion increases production capacity for green heat pumps

Industrial engineering firm Clade is preparing to unveil its newly expanded factory in Morley, Leeds next month, which will increase production of natural refrigerant heat pumps, as well as bringing new job opportunities to the local area.

Iberdrola Connects First Generation Unit at Tâmega Giga Battery

Over the past few days, in collaboration with the Portuguese administration, Iberdrola has synchronised the first 220-MW turbine at the Gouvães hydroelectric power plant, delivering clean power to the grid for the first time.

Greek Poultry Farmers Invest in Biogas Plants from Weltec Biopower

German biogas plant specialist Weltec Biopower registers keen interest in its plant technology in Greece. In the past year, Weltec expanded its market leadership in the southern European country by building four further projects and expanding three existing plants. Due to the great potential of organic residues to produce biogas and biomethane, especially in the north of the country, the climate-friendly energy source is playing an increasingly important role in the Greek energy transition.

First US Wireless EV Charging Road System Contract Awarded by MDOT

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, has announced the award of a contract to build a first in the United States public wireless in-road charging system allowing electric vehicles (EV) to charge while in motion and stationary. Electreon was selected to build an electric road system (ERS) in Detroit as part of the inductive vehicle charging pilot program.  

Seminar is Latest Proof of Interest in Geothermal Energy from Oil Industry

A seminar on geothermal energy held by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is the latest proof of escalating interest by oil and gas professionals in the renewable source of clean energy beneath our feet that could be key to the world’s transition away from fossil fuels.

Japan
New study suggests an alternative technique for determining the true activity of catalysts

Japanese researchers from Waseda University in Tokyo have performed a reliable estimation of the activity of water-splitting catalysts, opening the doors to large-scale hydrogen fuel generation.

The Role of Renewable Energy in Companies Reaching Net Zero Emissions

As nations continue targeting greenhouse gas emissions with new regulations, companies prepare to meet climate protection goals. Post-industrial countries like America are developing industry-specific laws that monitor businesses’ atmospheric pollution. Companies are responding to active bills by creating net zero emission goals.

CorPower to Begin ‘Ironman Tests’ Ahead of Ocean Deployment

CorPower Ocean’s first commercial scale Wave Energy Converter (WEC) is set to undergo an intensive ‘Ironman Test’ proving performance and reliable operation ahead of ocean deployment.

RealPort AG report finds lack of control is impeding business model innovation for European renewables

A lack of control, stemming from misaligned investor strategies, is stopping owners of European wind and solar sites evolving their business models in response to dramatic market changes, according to a new report from RealPort AG.

Commentary
Solar Generation in the Age of the Climate Crisis

In 2021, the term climate change grew more prominent in the public domain and imposed itself on the lives of individuals around the globe. Understanding the causes of climate change has become vital in understanding how we prevent its accelerating nature, specifically how and which human activity is contributing to the imbalances of natural, worldly processes.

Alfen Supplies Mobile Battery Storage to Bredenoord

Bredenoord, an international company that develops, supplies, maintains and operates mobile energy systems worldwide, has selected Alfen to supply multiple mobile energy storage systems. With the purchase of the Alfen batteries, Bredenoord is expanding its existing energy storage fleet in order to meet its customers' growing demand to reduce emissions.

Italy
EDP Renewables awarded 39 MW of wind power in Italian auction

EDP Renewables (EDPR) has been awarded 39 MW of wind power in the seventh auction called by the Italian government through the Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE).

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