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Albania’s first floating solar plant starts commercial operations

Renewable Energy World

European renewable energy generator Statkraft, in collaboration with Norwegian supplier Ocean Sun, has started commercial operations at the first unit of its floating solar project in Albania. The project is placed at the Banja reservoir in Albania, where Statkraft is operating its 72-MW Banja hydropower plant.

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Sweden’s ‘largest solar energy deal’ signed

Renewable Energy World

In Sweden, renewable energy firm HPSolartech has signed a deal with infrastructure funding company Sunspark for the construction of 40 land-based solar energy parks in the southern parts of the European country. The contract is the ‘largest solar energy deal ever in Sweden’ according to the two companies.

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New York City’s Biggest Power Producer Aims to Import Renewable Energy From Upstate

GreenTechMedia

After losing out on an early opportunity to build New York state's biggest battery, the owner of New York City's biggest power plant is taking steps to import renewable electricity generated upstate. The Ravenswood Generating Station is undergoing a strategic shift to carry out the transition to clean energy called for by Gov.

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Slovenian utility installing solar plant at 136-MW Zlatoli?je hydroelectric plant

Renewable Energy World

Slovenia’s Dravske elektrarne Maribor, which operates as part of the HSE Group, announced it is beginning construction of segment five of the Zlatoli?je je solar power plant on the left bank of the discharge channel for the 136-MW Zlatoli?je je and 116-MW Formin hydropower plants in the coming years.

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Liquid air: A cool option for energy storage?

Envirotec Magazine

Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) uses electricity to cool air until it liquefies, so it can be stored until an opportune moment arrives when it can be brought back to a gaseous state and used for power generation. Katie Smith of law firm Reddie & Grose LLP examines where the approach fits into the energy storage landscape.

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7 Transmission Projects That Could Unlock a Renewable Energy Bounty

GreenTechMedia

transmission projects seeking to carry wind and solar power from where it’s most cost-effectively generated to where it’s needed the most. A growing number of states and utilities have set 100 percent clean-energy goals, with no obvious path to generating all that power close to home. TransWest Express.

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LS Power launches Rev Renewables to operate energy storage and renewable projects

Renewable Energy World

LS Power announces the formation of Rev Renewables LLC to develop, acquire and operate energy storage and renewable projects, including conventional hydropower and pumped storage. Read more: LS Power launches Rev Renewables to operate energy storage and renewable projects. Rev has a 2.4-GW Rev has a 2.4-GW

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