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Companies Sign $78.2M Loan for Energy Storage Facilities in California

The North American Development Bank , Siemens Financial Services, Inc. and EnerSmart Storage, signed a $78.2 million loan facility to finance the design, construction, and operation of a portfolio of utility scale energy storage projects with a combined capacity of 165 megawatts in alternating current (MW[AC]) that will be constructed at nine sites located within San Diego County, California. This is the first reported project financing of fully merchant battery storage projects in the United States. 

Snow Lake Lithium calls for creation of a complete EV ecosystem across North America

Snow Lake Lithium has outlined the need to create a comprehensive electric vehicle ecosystem across North America, to protect the future of its domestic automotive industry.

Understanding the Secret Energy Impacts of Smartphones

Global digitalization is directly impacting the climate crisis. Many smartphone users are unaware of their devices’ carbon footprints. They may believe the only emissions related to smartphones come from charging.

British Adventurer to Drive All-Electric Nissan Ariya From North Pole To South Pole

British adventurer Chris Ramsey is set to become the first person to drive from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole and will be undertaking the journey in an all-electric vehicle. Departing in March 2023, Ramsey will travel over 17,000 miles spanning 14 countries from the Arctic through to North, Central and South America, before finally crossing to Antarctica. The expedition will raise awareness of the climate crisis and the critical role electric vehicles can play in reducing our carbon footprint.

US families could save thousands on energy bills with energy efficiency rules

The Biden administration could save many low- and moderate-income households thousands of dollars – and cut greenhouse gas emissions – by updating energy efficiency requirements for new federally supported homes, according to a study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

Companies partner to add geothermal power to California community's power supply

EBCE has partnered with Fervo Energy to become the latest community choice aggregator (CCA) to add a mandated non-weather-reliant power source, stabilising long-term consumer prices & powering 44,000+ homes annually.

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Companies sign development agreement for green hydrogen-based ammonia production facility 

ACWA Power, OQ, Oman’s leading integrated energy group, and Air Products have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) toward a multibillion-dollar investment in a world-scale green hydrogen-based ammonia production facility powered by renewable energy in Oman.

Successful Launch of First Dragon Class Tidal Powerplant

Minesto, leading marine energy developer, has now successfully completed the first week of commissioning including satisfactory electricity production and verification of all core functionality with the new Dragon 4 tidal power plant in Vestmanna, Faroe Islands. The kite has generated first electricity to grid right "out of the box" and the commissioning plan has been executed as planned.  

Calls to 'Green the Internet' as Brits Spend 6 Hours a Day Online

The latest data has shown 98% of UK residents have access to the internet, with the average user spending 6hrs 15mins on the web per day. Now a group which campaigns for a more sustainable digital world has warned that websites themselves must become greener in order to reduce the amount of energy used to power them.

Entergy Mississippi to Bring Sunflower Solar Station Online

Construction is complete on a 100-megawatt renewable solar power station near Ruleville in the Mississippi Delta, providing clean energy to Entergy Mississippi’s 461,000 customers. The Sunflower Solar Station is the largest solar installation in Mississippi and provides enough energy to power 16,000 homes. 

National Grid partners with Convergent Energy + Power Partners for one of the first US solar-plus-storage systems

Provider of energy storage solutions in North America Convergent Energy + Power and National Grid, an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people throughout New York and New England, have announced the completion of one of the first solar-plus-storage systems providing a non-wires-alternative (NWA).

Stora Enso and Modvion Partner to Expand Use of Wood for Wind Turbine Towers

Stora Enso and wood technology company Modvion are partnering to establish wood as the material of choice for wind turbine towers. The collaboration’s purpose is to demonstrate the vast possibilities in using wood in demanding constructions.

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