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Latest Coal Plant Closure Speeds Australia’s Renewables Push

Latest Coal Plant Closure Speeds Australia’s Renewables Push

Australia’s Liddell coal-fired power plant closed last month, marking the latest of several coal retirements over the last decade, with more on…


News May 08, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Google, EDP Renewables Partner on 80 Solar Energy Projects

Google, EDP Renewables Partner on 80 Solar Energy Projects

Google and EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC have partnered to provide more than 80 distributed solar photovoltaic projects, totaling 500 MW(AC),…


News May 05, 2023 by Claire Turvill
US Commits $150B to Cleantech Manufacturing in 8 Months

US Commits $150B to Cleantech Manufacturing in 8 Months

A report from industry trade group American Clean Power shows an unprecedented number of clean energy facilities and expansions in the United…


News Apr 26, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Toyota Ups Its Corporate Solar Capacity

Toyota Ups Its Corporate Solar Capacity

Toyota will add 30 megawatts of solar capacity at its engine plant in Huntsville, Alabama—part of several renewable energy upgrades across its…


News Apr 24, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Firms Seal Largest US Community Solar Deal 

Firms Seal Largest US Community Solar Deal 

Following its $2.5 billion manufacturing expansion in the U.S., Qcells has landed a deal to supply 1.2 gigawatts of solar panels for Summit Ridge…


News Apr 19, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Northeastern States Align for Clean Hydrogen Hub

Northeastern States Align for Clean Hydrogen Hub

Seven states have requested funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for research and development into the benefits of hydrogen.


News Apr 18, 2023 by Jake Hertz
DOE Commits More Funding for Hydropower, Smart Manufacturing, Wind

DOE Commits More Funding for Hydropower, Smart Manufacturing, Wind

Here’s EE Power’s semi-regular briefing on the U.S. Department of Energy’s latest clean energy funding programs and other announcements.


News Apr 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Swiss Startup Introduces Solar Tracks to Increase Renewable Energy Generation

Swiss Startup Introduces Solar Tracks to Increase Renewable Energy Generation

A Switzerland-based startup is looking to utilize the open space between railroad tracks to install removable solar panels. 


News Apr 05, 2023 by Claire Turvill
GeoPura Receives £36M for Green Hydrogen

GeoPura Receives £36M for Green Hydrogen

GeoPura, the U.K.-based leader in green hydrogen power, has raised a new round of funding to advance its green hydrogen production and power…


News Mar 19, 2023 by Mike Falter
Futuristic Offshore Wind ‘Energy Island’ Moves Forward

Futuristic Offshore Wind ‘Energy Island’ Moves Forward

A 3.5-gigawatt offshore wind energy island off the coast of Belgium will begin construction in 2024, with full commissioning expected by 2030. 


News Mar 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
National Labs Gain Headway on Concentrating Solar Power

National Labs Gain Headway on Concentrating Solar Power

Headed by the Department of Energy, two national laboratories are advancing their research in concentrating solar-thermal power systems. 


News Feb 27, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
US Moves Toward Grid Resiliency, Clean Energy Economy

US Moves Toward Grid Resiliency, Clean Energy Economy

The U.S. government makes strides with investments in domestic battery material processing and component production, clean energy technology…


News Feb 21, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
DOE Funds Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Wind Projects

DOE Funds Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Wind Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy’s latest funding announcements include carbon capture and storage, hydrogen fuel cells, and wind turbines. 


News Feb 15, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Floating Offshore Wind Projects Make Moves

Floating Offshore Wind Projects Make Moves

Two floating offshore wind projects make moves in Portugal and Norway.


News Feb 14, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Small Modular Reactor Developers Gain Traction

Small Modular Reactor Developers Gain Traction

Two companies developing small modular reactors, a relatively new niche in the renewable energy market, recently announced significant milestones.


News Feb 13, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE, EPRI, NREL Advance DER Innovation With Net Load Forecasting Prize

DOE, EPRI, NREL Advance DER Innovation With Net Load Forecasting Prize

The American-Made Net Load Forecasting Prize is open to competitors, encouraging technology development to help advance renewable energy…


News Feb 11, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Fraunhofer Develops Self-cleaning Surface Coating for Solar Tech

Fraunhofer Develops Self-cleaning Surface Coating for Solar Tech

Researchers have developed a self-cleaning titanium dioxide-based coating for keeping solar installations and glass facades dirt-free.


News Feb 09, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Estonian Pumped-hydro Storage Project Gets Green Light

Estonian Pumped-hydro Storage Project Gets Green Light

Energiasalv gets the go-ahead for constructing a large-scale pumped-hydro energy storage project in Estonia, Zero Terrain.


News Feb 08, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Geothermal Energy Storage From Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells

Geothermal Energy Storage From Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells

Researchers have discovered a way of repurposing methane-emitting oil and gas wells, transforming them into geothermal batteries for industrial…


News Feb 02, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
India Aims to be Global Green Hydrogen Production Hub

India Aims to be Global Green Hydrogen Production Hub

India has approved $2.3 billion to support the production, use, and export of green hydrogen.


News Jan 24, 2023 by Mike Falter