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Pattern Energy Acquires SunZia Transmission Project

Pattern Energy Group LP has acquired the SunZia Transmission project from SouthWestern Power Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of MMR Group, Inc. SunZia Transmission consists of a 550-mile bi-directional ± 525 kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line between central New Mexico and south-central Arizona, with the capacity to transport up to 3,000 MW of clean, renewable energy.  

New passenger ferry is powered by the sun and Torqeedo

A 14.65-metre-long solar-electric ferry is now operating several times a day between the village of Kamp on the German mainland and the sunny island of Usedom, part of the popular 350-kilometre Berlin – Usedom cycle route.

Green Light for Geothermal Project in Haute-Sorne, Switzerland

Following the positive decision on the deep geothermal project in January this year, subject to agreement on additional safety requirements, the canton of Jura, Geo-Energie Suisse and Geo-Energie Jura have signed a comprehensive agreement. 

Energy Web and Volkswagen Deliver 24/7 Charging Solution for EVs

Energy Web, a non-profit building operating systems for energy grids, in collaboration with Volkswagen Group Innovation and Elli, have developed a new smart charging solution enabling EV owners to charge their vehicles with renewable electricity that is matched directly with the vehicle’s real-time electricity consumption.

Schneider Electric Wins Energy Efficient Solution of the Year

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been recognized at the Greek Energy Mastering Awards 2022 with the award for Energy Efficient Solution of the Year.

HS2 Reveals Successful Results of Hydrogen Generator Trial

An HS2 construction site in London has held successful trials for two zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell-based electricity generators – cutting carbon and improving air quality for workers and the local community.

Columbia’s Growing Renewable Energy Market: Interview with Columbian Minister of Mines and Energy Diego Mesa

Columbia has managed to multiply the installed capacity of renewable energy sources by 25 times, with a peak capacity of 734.15 MWp, which is equivalent to the consumption of 557,222 families and contributes to the reduction of 938,287 tons of CO2 per year. 

How Can We Harness Energy From Natural Disasters?

Nature unlocks a massive amount of energy each time there’s a natural disaster. When these extreme events come into contact with human society, they cause unprecedented levels of destruction. Ironically, however, the release of energy during a natural disaster often leads to power failures for individuals experiencing the storm.

AppHarvest Founding Executive Launches Startup Building Large-Scale Carbon-Capture Facilities

The founding Chief Development Officer of AgTech leader AppHarvest today announced the launch of Valiidun, a company set to rapidly build large-scale decarbonization facilities that will help industry begin to combat its ongoing contributions to climate change.

Transparent PV windows demonstrate energy efficiency performance in Next Energy building technology project

Next Energy Technologies, makers of a proprietary transparent photovoltaic (PV) coating that transforms commercial windows into energy-producing solar panels, has announced the results of a multi-year photovoltaic window project it has completed as part of the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2).

Brill Power announces $10.5 million funding to make batteries smarter

Brill Power, an Oxford University spin-out company, has announced the conclusion of its Series A funding round raising $10.5 million to make batteries smarter, cleaner, safer and longer-lasting as a critical element of the shift to zero emissions energy.

Consortium Selected for Offshore Wind Project

Technip Energies, X1 Wind and a consortium of 10 leading international entities have been selected by the European Commission to deliver the NextFloat project, an ambitious program accelerating industrial-scale floating wind.

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