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How the utilities industry is building a sustainable future

Smart Energy International

The energy and utilities industries play a significant role in carbon emissions. In the US, 25% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from electricity generation. This is not surprising, with coal and natural gas representing about 60% of electrical supply. Energy Transition for Sustainability. Have you read?

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Why 5G Standalone is a key ingredient in enabling the UK's net zero transition

Business Green

Crucially, it's 5G-enabled technologies (those that can connect to the network) that could be a powerful ingredient in the UK's net zero strategy - and what's even more significant, is it's available to us now. With the right scale and investment, it could unlock huge advantages in lowering emissions and hitting net zero targets.

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Smart Energy Finances: Enel sells 50% stake in Gridspertise

Smart Energy International

This week’s edition of Smart Energy Finances looks at Enel SpA ‘s sale of 50% holdings in Gridspertise to CVC for a joint ownership scheme. Gridspertise , which states as its mission the digital transformation of power grids through advanced network technologies and solutions, was launched just over a year ago, in September 2021.

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Iberdrola and 50Hertz sign construction agreement for Baltic Eagle offshore substation

Renewable Energy World

The offshore substation will house the technical equipment to collect the electricity produced by the wind turbines and connect it to the onshore transmission grid in Lubmin. It will be shared between the Baltic Eagle and the 350-MW Wikinger offshore wind farm. Commissioning is expected in 2024.

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Balancing a renewable grid: What are the options?

Renewable Energy World

The steam turbines and gas turbines of power coal plants, combined cycle and natural gas peaking facilities play a vital role in terms of grid inertia, stability, and the provision of reactive power in the form of VARs (Voltage Ampere Reactive). Over the past decade, the nation has installed around 20 GW of renewable power.

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Government moves to turbocharge renewables roll out with annual auctions

Business Green

The government has today promised to accelerate the roll out of low cost renewable projects by shifting the timetable for clean power contract auctions from once every two years to every year. The more clean, cheap and secure power we generate at home, the less exposed we will be to expensive gas prices set by international markets.".

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Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Advanced Manufacturing

EDF + Business

Automotive Consumer Products Clean Energy Inputs Batteries Machinery Mining Paper Plastics Cement Steel Glass Chemicals Key Relevant Provisions §45X and §48C are the key provisions to know for advanced manufacturing, offering incentives for domestic clean technology and energy efficient manufacturing.