Business Green

JUNE 4, 2020

New analysis reveals that on May 24th over half of the continent's power came from renewables, as UK's coal-free run extends beyond 50 days. On a Sunday late last month, 55 per cent of Europe's power was delivered by wind, solar, and hydroelectric sources. Solar generation also set a new record in May, delivering 11.5

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A major new Horizon Europe project is seeking to reduce the release of a greenhouse gas with a global warming potential more than 25,000 times higher than CO2. Gas-insulated electrical switchgear is one of the few applications that still uses sulphur hexafluoride.

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 2, 2020

These DER aggregations can be combined into virtual power plants , which can respond to changing wholesale energy prices to optimize power costs, balance local consumption and generation to maximize carbon emissions reduction, or aid utilities and grid operators in managing constraints on their power grids.

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GreenTechMedia

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

gigawatt natural gas power plant in the U.K. have been shelved by the developer Drax, highlighting the challenging economics of converting coal-fired power to a cleaner, but still fossil-fuel-fired, alternative. It would have been the largest gas plant in Europe and, unsurprisingly, drew the attention of environmental groups.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 10, 2024

Indeed, Europe and the UK have already pushed back 2030 climate goals and other countries may follow suit.” Taking the biggest chunk is the power system to support the dramatic increase in electricity generation and use. For carbon removals, $130 billion to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

Coupled with the increased usage of renewable energy to fulfil electricity requirements, these energy efficiency gains can help IT operations in Europe to substantially decrease their carbon footprint. engaging in demand response by reducing data centre power consumption to better match the current local supply of renewables.

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Renewable Energy World

JANUARY 7, 2022

Upon completion, the Tiantai station will mainly provide peak load regulation, valley filling, frequency regulation, phase modulation, power storage and emergency use for Zhejiang’s power grid, as well as offer flexible dispatching capacity for the East China Grid. CTG expects to record annual output of 1.7

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The Verge: Energy

MAY 10, 2024

“We are excited about this both because it’s very high growth, in demand, but also because it [comes from] companies that generally are very committed to the transformation of their [carbon] footprint.” If we could do these data centers close to [offshore wind farms], this is something that can offer high loads of attractive power.

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GreenBiz

JULY 15, 2020

Early pioneers of these hydrogen-from-waste technologies such as Ways2H, SGH2 Energy (SGH2) and Standard Hydrogen say not only are they making carbon-free, energy-rich fuel, their approaches also will divert mountains of trash from landfills and waterways, cutting greenhouse gas emissions. . locations in 2021. Above photo courtesy of Ways2H.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 1, 2024

Although the electrification of road transportation represents a significant challenge to our energy systems, adding pressure on power grids at the national and local levels, V2G provides immense potential as a source of flexibility to support the energy system of tomorrow, explains Francesco Nobili of Charles River Associate (CRA) Energy.

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Smart Energy International

JULY 22, 2022

Solar storms with the potential to disrupt power and other systems including railways are coming into the spotlight as the next solar maximum approaches. As Europe experiences record high temperatures, many people’s thoughts have turned to the weather and the power of the heat of the sun and its impact on the environment.

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Business Green

JULY 13, 2020

Plans to enable the UK to share renewable energy with countries across northern Europe took a major step forward today, as construction began on an electricity interconnector linking the country's power grid with its Denmark's national network.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 20, 2022

By streamlining energy traders’ ability to match electricity supply to demand, the Tradenergy tool is aiming to help maintain the resilience and reliability of power grid operations. On a power grid, inertia is naturally produced by turbines and motors in fossil fuel generators that are synchronised to the same frequency.

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GreenTechMedia

MARCH 1, 2021

Green hydrogen is both an untested and a potentially vital way for renewable-energy-powered grids to store their intermittent power for later use, not just for hours at a time, but for days, weeks or even seasons ahead. The challenges for green hydrogen as a power grid resource. green hydrogen market landscape.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Norwegian TSO Statnett is to collaborate with the European particle physics lab CERN on sustainable solutions for the operation of future power grids. As we navigate the challenges posed by the integration of wind and solar energy into our grid, collaboration with CERN emerges as a valuable partnership.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 22, 2024

These considerations will shape the growing clean energy sector as countries seek solutions that reduce carbon emissions, increase energy security, and ensure environmental sustainability and economic opportunity for their citizens. Similar targets are being implemented or considered in Europe and elsewhere globally. Have you read?

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Business Green

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The 1,000MW IFA2 interconnector, a joint project between National Grid and France's electricity transmission network RTE, has been completed both on time and on budget, and is now set to enter testing phase before it goes fully live, the firms said. The high voltage direct current cable is expected to help meet 1.2

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Business Green

AUGUST 3, 2020

Major milestone reached for pioneering green grid project. A major renewable energy infrastructure project is to bring wind power from Shetland to the UK mainland via Europe's first multi-terminal high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) interconnection, the firms behind the development announced yesterday.

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Business Green

MARCH 30, 2022

There is no doubt that greater access to rapid charge points is vital to get the EV revolution on the road, but more considerations must be made around low-carbon charging straight from the source. In Europe, the share of energy from renewable sources in gross electricity consumption is 34 per cent on average.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 27, 2023

By combining eks Energy’s power electronics and advanced control capabilities with Hitachi Energy’s automation, software and system integration offerings, the company is looking to fortify its position as a leading-edge technology provider to the renewables and BESS market.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 24, 2022

Vattenfall pilots data centre business Data centres as flexible grid resources get a boost. In a normal situation, the power from the batteries of the Helsinki Data Centre’s UPS equipment is used in the balancing of the power grid. Have you read?

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The TSO cited fast-growing demand for additional grid capacity as the main reason for this increase, a result of industry becoming more sustainable with the growth of low carbon technology, such as heat pumps, charging stations, offshore wind turbines and solar farms, all of which require a connection to the power grid.

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AutoGrid

MAY 24, 2023

This term – bidirectional – is related to V2G in that it refers to the ability of EVs to not place a load burden on utility power grids but instead offer up a compelling solution to meeting peak demands while lowering emissions, accelerating the transition to a zero carbon energy economy.

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 11, 2023

eFORT project to enhance European grid resilience Now is the time to get serious about Europe’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism The initiative involved collecting data from multiple sources, including solar panels, generators and energy storage systems, to calculate the rate of green energy production into the grid.

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Smart Energy International

JUNE 30, 2022

GB’s Northern Powergrid promotes community energy Energy communities in Europe – opportunity to increase system efficiency. They provide a vital bridge to foster understanding of the opportunities and challenges that a transition to a zero-carbon energy system raises. Have you read? Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The TSO cited fast-growing demand for additional grid capacity as the main reason for this increase, a result of industry becoming more sustainable with the growth of low carbon technology, such as heat pumps, charging stations, offshore wind turbines and solar farms, all of which require a connection to the power grid.

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AutoGrid

JULY 24, 2023

Transmission upgrades are vital to help build the net zero carbon grid of the future by integrating large-scale solar and wind farms into the nation’s power grids. Europe has been hit particularly hard by heat the past few years, in part because older European homes rarely include AC. What can we do right now?

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Business Green

MAY 24, 2021

Fresh analysis warns plans for UK's largest BECCS facility in North Yorkshire could prove more expensive for billpayers than Hinkley Point C, but developer Drax rejects calculations and insists carbon capture technology is likely to prove a crucial component of the net zero transition.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The Chinese government has provided the first evidence that its recent unveiling of a net zero emissions target will trigger a new wave of low carbon infrastructure deployment. State media reported this week that the government is to invest close to $900bn over the next five years in upgrading and expanding the country's power grids.

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GreenTechMedia

JULY 30, 2020

Last year Chevron signed a 35-megawatt PPA with SunPower to power its Lost Hills oil field in Kern County, California. “The power grid in West Texas is so over-stressed from oil operations that it becomes necessary to pursue off-grid sources of power,” Beeker wrote in an email.

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Roughly 10,000 delegates from electricity and energy businesses across the globe inclusive of Asia, Europe, America and beyond descended upon Bangkok to hear high-profile industry leaders speak. With several highlights of note, the Enlit Asia 2022 Bangkok summit commenced today.

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Business Green

JANUARY 22, 2021

National Grid confirms its second electricity link to France is now operating at full capacity providing a further boost to decarbonisation efforts. With a capacity of 1,000MW, the new high voltage direct current (HVDC) power cable can provide enough energy to power 1 million British homes and is expected to meet 1.2

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Smart Energy International

MAY 15, 2024

The Interoperable Recommender (IR) emerged from the need to address the current energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine and to ensure a consumer-centred solution that places them at the forefront of supporting the efficiency and resilience of the EU power grid. Three energy apps are also developed as part of the project. The Wattch.r

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Smart Energy International

MAY 17, 2022

Enel and stakeholders of the power distribution ecosystem gathered in Rome for the Net Zero Grid Day, in which Enel announced Enel’s Open Power Grids association and Gridspertise’s expansion into the US as part of their ‘net zero strategy’ for grids. Open Power Grids association.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 4, 2024

This data has been successfully used to develop unique energy tariffs, allowing smart devices to run or charge during off-peak hours or notify customers of peak demand as an opportunity to reduce consumption – saving money while reducing demand on the power grid. or simply just do not want to?

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 29, 2024

Dublin-based ESB Networks has announced that it has 1,000MW of electricity storage connected to the Irish power grid. According to the medium and low voltage electricity infrastructure operator, the figure includes 731.5MW of battery storage projects and 292MW from Turlough Hill pumped storage power station.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

“Not only will it make a significant contribution to Staffordshire Moorlands achieving its objectives to be carbon neutral by 2030, and bring new clean energy infrastructure to the area, but battery storage is also essential for the UK’s transition to net zero.

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