Renew Economy

APRIL 8, 2024

New transmission line, including 165 towers, completed to connect what will be the biggest wind project in Australia. The post Transmission line with 165 towers completed to connect Australia’s biggest wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 16, 2024

One of a number of big battery projects facing long connection delays finally shows sign of life, as developers urge changes to the connection process. The post Pioneering big battery shows first signs of life after months of connection delays appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Batteries 110

Batteries 110

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The project is being funded by UK Power Networks’ Green Recovery programme to support new low carbon electricity connections. into the local electricity network to enable the connection to be made. The connection, near Lambeth riverside, was made in June 2023, a month ahead of schedule and will be used from next Summer.

Carbon 147

Carbon Electricity Investment Batteries 147

Smart Energy International

MAY 2, 2024

A Technical Limits scheme from UK Power Networks to unlock capacity for new energy generation has seen almost 1GW of projects accept fast-track offers to connect to the electricity network. The scheme is cutting years off the time to connect for projects that were initially informed they could have to wait up to a decade or longer to connect.

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Energy Energy Electricity Demand 59

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 2, 2023

A note of cautious welcome was apparent from renewable energy firms as National Grid Electricity Systems Operator (ESO) announced (on 2 June) new actions to help speed up electricity grid connections by up to 10 years. These reforms will mean that projects will be able to connect up to ten years earlier.”

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Energy Energy Fossil fuels Politics 241

Charged

MARCH 14, 2024

California-headquartered EV Connect , a provider of EV charging management software, has certified the Level 2 AC charging stations manufactured by South Korea-based LG Electronics to operate on its end-to-end EV Connect Platform and within its charging ecosystem. Source: EV Connect

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Electric vehicle Electricity 104

Envirotec Magazine

JULY 29, 2021

In recent years, connected technology has grown in popularity in the consumer space, from tracking a delivery on our phones to monitoring our heart rate on our wrists. Connected safety enables companies to use cloud-based software and data to connect workers and workplaces in real-time.

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Sustainability Health Technology 227

GreenBiz

MARCH 28, 2023

It’s time to end the war for ESG talent, so companies can get to work advancing their sustainability goals.

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Sustainability 452

POWER Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

I’ve been doing this for more than 10 years […] The post Connected Plant Conference Provides Path to Digital Transformation appeared first on POWER Magazine. I am fortunate in my position to have the opportunity to attend a handful of conferences and trade shows every year.

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Technology 97

PV Tech

APRIL 11, 2024

Grid connection backlog increased by 27% YOY in the US with about 2.6TW of generation and storage capacity now seeking grid interconnection.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 26, 2024

The post Queensland unveils renewable zone roadmap to connect 22GW of wind, solar and transition from coal appeared first on RenewEconomy. Queensland unveils roadmap to create 12 renewable energy zones to support 22 GW of new wind and solar and its 80 pct renewables target.

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Energy Energy Policy 145

Renew Economy

MARCH 14, 2024

New rules on Australia's complex connection processes are a good first pass, but more needs to be done. The post Connecting renewables to the grid: You can’t always get what you want appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Batteries 110

Batteries 110

Renew Economy

MAY 2, 2024

The post KOBA launches connected EV Insurance. OBA Insurance has launched its dedicated, comprehensive EV insurance policy, the first in Australia. Available for Tesla appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Policy 53

Impact Alpha

APRIL 24, 2024

The post Connect Humanity pioneers rural broadband in Appalachia appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Households in the Appalachian region of the US have had limited access to job and educational opportunities, essential services like healthcare – and broadband.

Education 64

Education 64

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The battery is the largest battery directly connected to the transmission network in Europe, connecting at 275,000 volts, and the first in the world to have a commercial contract to provide reactive power.

Batteries 243

Batteries Fossil fuels Carbon Wind power 243

Renew Economy

JANUARY 24, 2024

Ace Energy secures connection agreements for two new big batteries that will feature grid forming inverters. The post AEMO provides connection approval for another two grid-forming big batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Batteries Energy Energy 116

Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 20, 2022

We have been thinking about this topic a lot at Evoqua, and we see three big macrotrends – climate and water risk, health and safety and connectivity. The final trend we are observing is connectivity – the opportunities available to us by technologies such as digital sensors and remote monitoring.

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Technology Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 242

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

New 200 MWh battery storage projects lands connection agreement as state surges towards its fast-tracked target of net 100 pct renewables. The post Connection deal signed for new 200 MWh battery in South Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Batteries Energy Energy 88

Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

National Grid is accelerating the connection of up to 20GW of clean energy projects to its electricity transmission and distribution networks in England and Wales as part of ongoing collaborative work across industry in the UK.

Energy 109

Energy Energy Batteries Nuclear Power 109

Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

TAS and SvN Architects + Planners (SvN) released designs for a project called Connecting Cooksville, a Mississauga development that will connect the surrounding city with a mixed-use community. The project will turn a car-oriented surface parking area into a transit-oriented, interconnected mixed-use development.

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Energy Storage News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

UK firm G2 Energy is moving into full BESS wrapped EPC services under its new owner Mitie, having focused on a grid connections and balance-of-plant (BOP) engineering services prior to its predecessor company's bankruptcy last year, CEO Kelvin Ruck said.

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Energy Energy Construction 115

Solar Industry

JANUARY 26, 2024

Contemporary Amperex (CATL) Yanzhou Phase I, a 250 MW floating PV power station located in Yanzhou District, Jining City, has been completed and connected to the grid at full capacity, says State Grid Jining Power Supply Company. Built on coal mining subsidence water surface, the project supports the larger CATL 1.1

Technology 102

Technology 102

Charged

JULY 31, 2023

A connected network of EV charging stations must be established for a complete and optimized EV charging experience. But what technologies should be used to connect this smart charging network? There are two popular options – Cellular Connectivity and Wi-Fi Connectivity.

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Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring Electric vehicle 72

Renew Economy

MAY 17, 2023

New wind, solar and batteries have faced long delays in getting connected, increasing costs and slowing the shift to renewables. The post Getting renewables connected is the first step to a zero carbon grid appeared first on RenewEconomy. We propose changes to fix these problems.

Carbon 130

Carbon Batteries Energy Energy 130

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

One of a suite of new big batteries to soon join the grid in Queensland has been registered and officially connected, with work on commissioning to start soon. The post Chinchilla big battery connects to the grid near Australia’s biggest coal unit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Batteries Government 125

NRDC onEarth

JUNE 29, 2023

Helping youth overcome barriers and connect to blue spaces supports current equity goals and lays the foundation for a bright future in the climate movement

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Climate change 146

Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

A survey by E.DSO has found multiple factors determining renewables connection lead times with different approaches by DSOs to tackle these. For grid management and planning the use of non-firm connections should be evaluated and reactive power management should be introduced.

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Europe Power grid Education Construction 110

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Cannon-Brookes provides bulk of funds for start-up hoping to help solve the wind and solar connection log jams on Australia's main grid. The post Cannon-Brookes backs power engineers aiming to solve renewables grid connection log-jam appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Logging 136

Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 31, 2022

This tiny home has plenty of headroom and an updated look that connects to the outdoors via several skylights, outdoor awnings and a deck for expanded living space. Australian tiny home builder Tailored Tiny Co.'s s Blue Mountain tiny house packs some serious luxury and modern style into a miniature footprint.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Neoen says Capital Big Battery delayed until 2024 due to connection issues, with liquidated damages to be paid in a likely first-of-its type case for battery storage projects in Australia. The post Neoen’s Capital big battery delayed due to connection issues, damages sought appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Batteries 111

Batteries 111

Energy Central

AUGUST 31, 2023

HYDROGEN BACKBONE LINK CONNECTING SCOTLAND TO EUROPE Repurposing and Routing – Having reviewed multiple options for existing pipeline repurposing, the study concluded that whilst feasible, the technical complexities of repurposing and the current utilisation for hydrocarbons means that a new purpose-built pipeline route is preferable.

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Europe Hydrogen 98

Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Smart meter data connectivity. Massive smart meter rollouts bring the question of smart meters´ connectivity; however, how do you make sure that grid managers receive metering data in due time, without connectivity disruption? • How to simplify the selection of connectivity provider, when dealing with global roll-outs? •

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Energy Monitor IoT Resilience Technology 98

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The Horizon Europe NaturaConnect Project is intended to support European Union governments and other public and private institutions in designing a coherent, resilient and well-connected Trans-European Nature Network.

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Europe Biodiversity Policy Climate change 130

Renew Economy

MAY 25, 2023

Clean Energy Council’s Christiaan Zuur on the work being done to cut delays and costs for grid connections. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: How to connect wind, solar and batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy. Plus: NSW releases roadmap to coal-free grid.

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Batteries Energy Energy 111

POWER Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2024

Many […] The post The POWER Interview: Agrivoltaics, and Connecting More Renewable Energy to the Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine. But these days the agriculture business can be more than just growing and harvesting vegetables and grains.

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Agriculture Energy Energy Climate change 109

Energy Storage News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Norwegian state-owned power producer Statkraft has enlisted system integrator Fluence for a 50MW, transmission system-connected battery energy storage system (BESS) in the UK.

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Batteries Energy Energy 109

Smart Energy International

APRIL 12, 2024

CPP was selected as the Engineering Procurement and Construction company responsible for all site works, BESS installation, and all electrical works including high voltage connection. The significance is that we now have a clear pathway to get the battery connected.”

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Batteries Construction Energy Energy 52