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Blue World Technologies, developer and manufacturer of methanol fuel cells, is acquiring Danish Power Systems, a 25-year-old HT-PEM material research company
Tim Price - January 13, 2021
On 29 December 2020, the respective general assemblies at Blue World Technologies and Danish Power Systems approved a combination of the two companies, whereby...
EIB and BPI provide EDP Renováveis with €112 million to construct and operate two wind farms with a total capacity of 125 MW
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide €65 million and BPI an additional €47 million to EDP Renováveis S.A. (EDPR), one of the main...
GETI 2021: resilient renewables professionals positive for years ahead
LONDON, UK, 12 January 2021, The fifth annual Global Energy Talent Index (GETI), the world's largest energy recruitment and employment trends report, is released...
The future is bright for off-grid renewable energy firm Prolectric Services Ltd following £2.75m investment
The UK's largest supplier of off-grid renewable energy solutions is set for a brighter future following a £2.75 million investment. Prolectric Services Ltd is to...
Europe's first integrated EV charger and telematics solution for fleets
Tim Price - December 16, 2020
London, 14 December 2020 – EO Charging (EO), the electric vehicle charge-point and charging software developer, announced that it has collaborated with Geotab, a global...
Vehicle Batteries: Abandon Pack, Module or Both, Questions IDTechEx
There is a race to 1000km battery-electric vehicles (BEV) and beyond. For aircraft, that means safety and intercontinental travel from the longer possible battery...
IDTechEx Assesses Five Significant Electric Vehicle Opportunities in 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused 2020 to become the pivotal year as the automotive industry goes through a once in a hundred-year transformation. Overall,...
Electric Trucks Charging Towards Zero-Emission: New IDTechEx Report Forecasts the eTruck Market
Tim Price - November 23, 2020
In June 2020, the California Air Resources Board adopted new standards which mandate that 75% of new Class 4-8 ridged truck and 55% of...
eaction from Dr Alastair Martin, founder of Flexitricity, on the Prime Minister's Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution
Flexitricity pioneered the demand-response industry in Britain, generating tens of millions for its energy partners since its launch in 2004. It is the first...
Clear Route to All Land Vehicles Being Solar, Reports IDTechEx
Tim Price - November 6, 2020
The good news keeps coming. The IDTechEx report, "Solar Vehicles 2021-2041" explains and forecasts. In October 2020, University of York in the UK, working...
IDTechEx Explains how Electric Vehicles are Eliminating Rare-Earths
Tim Price - October 29, 2020
Magnetic materials are key to producing electric vehicles. Many of the electric vehicles on the market use kilograms of magnetic materials to drive their...
Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid project announces Flexitricity as first energy partner
The Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid (V2G) trial, a project of Western Power Distribution (WPD) and CrowdCharge that will demonstrate how electric vehicles (EVs)...
The 24 Million Electric Vehicles of 2020, Reveals IDTechEx
The electric vehicles market across land, sea and air will be 24 million unit sales this year, which represents a decline of roughly 19%...
EV Batteries Made From Deep-Sea Rocks Dramatically Reduce Carbon
Tim Price - September 29, 2020
Vancouver, Canada — As the world rushes to replace fossil fuels with renewable sources of energy, new research shows that polymetallic rocks found on the...
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund adds 35MW further capacity, taking operational portfolio to 350MW
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund plc (LSE: GRID), the UK's largest operational utility-scale battery storage fund, has completed the acquisition of the 25MW Tynemouth...
World's largest solar-powered vanadium flow battery coming to South Australia
Yadlamalka, South Australia will take centre stage in the race to decarbonize our global electricity system when the world's largest solar-powered vanadium flow battery...
Gresham House Energy Storage completes 50MW utility-scale Wickham battery project
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund PLC (LSE: GRID), the UK's largest operational utility-scale battery storage fund, has completed its investment in the 50MW battery...
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Azelio and JET ENERGY in MoU to develop storage projects with solar PV in Africa
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PowerCell signs cooperation agreement with Soltech regarding fuel cell solutions for solar energy
Tim Price - September 8, 2020
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Sherin and Lodgen Represents STAG Industrial in Connection with Rooftop Leasing for Solar Installations in Illinois and Massachusetts
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EY agrees its first zero carbon Power Purchase Agreement in UK with solar energy farm
Tim Price - December 8, 2020
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DTEK Kyiv Grids connects Ukraine's largest rooftop solar power system to grid
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Every UK home will be powered by offshore wind by 2030, Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledges
Tim Price - October 6, 2020
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Tim Price - August 27, 2020
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Tim Price - June 7, 2020
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Tim Price - May 28, 2020
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Cubico Sustainable Investments acquires and refinances 16 MW onshore wind portfolio in Italy
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U.S. Department of Energy and Masdar Collaborate In Testing Cutting-Edge Solar PV Coating Technologies
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Clean energy cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Emirates continues to strengthen as the U.S. DOE and Masdar begin to unveil collaborative initiatives.
Abu Dhabi-UAE: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Masdar, Abu Dhabi's multifaceted renewable energy initiative, announced that they will collaborate to test the performance of specially coated solar photovoltaic modules designed to avoid the moisture and cementation problems currently faced by PV module producers worldwide and prevent dry dust adhesion.
Developed by the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) – the U.S. federal laboratory dedicated to the research, development, commercialization and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies ¬- the coatings have been selected for testing following exchanges of scientific and technical information with Masdar, including soil sample collection and site visits to Abu Dhabi. The cooperation is a direct result of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that was signed by the DOE and Masdar last April to promote collaboration on clean and sustainable energy technologies.
Daniel B. Poneman, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy, and Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar, made the joint announcement at the solar test field of the specially coated photovoltaic modules located within Masdar City, which serves a clean tech cluster and test-bed of renewable energy and sustainable technologies.
Deputy Secretary Poneman said: "This collaborative testing exemplifies the shared vision of the United States and the United Arab Emirates to advance innovation and clean energy solutions. Masdar's innovative test-bed supports the development of the cutting-edge technologies that will help overcome our energy challenges and aid economic growth. Through bilateral relationships like this, we can help build a secure, prosperous and sustainable energy future for the citizens of our nations and the world."
Dr. Al Jaber said: "This pilot project demonstrates the real, tangible benefits created by the ongoing cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America. Our strong alignment in renewable energy research and development will not only benefit both of our nations, but also the global transition towards clean energy solutions.
Collaboration and increased international partnerships can generate vital momentum in addressing the energy challenges of today – creating a pathway for thriving, diversified economies and clean energy innovation," added Dr. Al Jaber.
Since signing the MoU in April 2010, bilateral working groups have been carrying out significant scientific and technical information exchange in areas including carbon capture and sequestration, buildings technology, clean energy sector national outreach, as well as investment-orientated analysis with the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E).
"Acting as a test-bed for the United States to evaluate new technologies affirms Masdar's global leadership as a hub for collaboration in renewable energy and clean technology development," added Dr. Al Jaber. "It is a testament to Masdar's commitment to work in parallel with global partners to advance the adoption of clean energy worldwide and foster human and scientific development."
The current U.S.- UAE collaboration complements Masdar's existing strong partnership with commercial entities and academic institutions in the United States, including: cooperation with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the establishment of the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology a not-for-profit, post-graduate research institute dedicated to renewable energy, environmental technologies and sustainability.
The United States and the United Arab Emirates will continue collaboration when the second Clean Energy Ministerial is held in Abu Dhabi on April 6-7, 2011. U.S. Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu, alongside other member nations, will be in attendance. Established in 2009, the high-level global forum brings together governments to promote policies and programs that advance clean energy technology and facilitate the transition to a global clean energy economy.
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