Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Centre stage in this week’s Smart Energy Finances is the closing of an acquisition by CPower. The DER company has acquired Centrica’s demand response division, bolstering their DER capacity from 5.6GW to 6.3GW. CPower closes Centrica demand response acquisition. RWE ’s $6.8bn energy business acquisition.

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Department of Energy (DOE) has selected a consortium that will work to foster demand for commercial clean hydrogen at seven regional hydrogen hubs (H2Hubs), which the agency in October […] The post DOE Selects Consortium to Bolster Demand for Regional Hydrogen Hubs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Solar Industry

AUGUST 23, 2023

Telyon , a Connecticut-based renewable energy development firm, has finalized a strategic investment that will fuel continued growth and execution capabilities of its current and future pipeline of projects across the country. “We believe Telyon is well-placed to capture a significant share of that growth.”

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Solar Industry

JANUARY 4, 2024

HASI has invested in a portfolio of energy assets developed, owned and operated by AES, consisting of more than 200 operational renewable projects. Together, we share an unwavering commitment to accelerating the energy transition. The post HASI Invests In AES Renewables Portfolio appeared first on Solar Industry.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 15, 2024

Reflecting on a week of record finance results from German and Dutch utilities, Smart Energy’s Power Playbook column sees Yusuf Latief discuss grid investment plans and whether they are indicative of grid planning finally going right. So, what does this tell us about the investment landscape within which grid business stands?

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GreenTechMedia

MARCH 12, 2020

Companies providing off-grid energy access raised over $2.1 However, while investments in energy access have rapidly accelerated since 2016, total volumes still fall short of the estimated financing needed to reach universal electricity access around the world by 2030. The C&I energy access opportunity.

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GreenTechMedia

MARCH 10, 2020

As California policymakers strengthen the state’s climate and clean energy targets, billions of dollars are being invested to transition to zero-emission cargo-handling equipment at major ports. But it can also substantially increase electricity demand at ports. When completed next year, the $7.1

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A real-time energy management system for water networks – AQUADVANCED® Energy – has enabled Scottish Water to achieve a 10% average reduction in energy consumption, according to SUEZ, the firm behind it.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) latest World Energy Outlook (WEO) report finds that, as the world moves towards a more electrified and renewables-based energy system, which will be needed to prevent costs associated with potentially volatile fuel prices, investment in robust, digitalised grid systems will need follow suit.

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Over the past half-decade, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has consistently won court battles upholding its authority over states to set the rules for how distributed energy resources can play in wholesale energy markets. “But if the aggregations do include demand response, the opt-out can apply,” she said.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

In the letter, the trade bodies say that by supporting investment in long-duration electricity storage the UK Government can reduce consumer bills, CO 2 emissions and the UK’s reliance on imported gas. “To To meet the UK Government’s net-zero targets more clean energy is required. Help deliver energy security. billion in 2022.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Heavy-duty vehicle OEM Caterpillar has invested in Lithos Energy, a California-based producer of lithium-ion battery packs. Cat equipment—regardless of its power source—is designed to operate in the most demanding conditions. The iconic yellow machine is going green.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In its annual Review of Energy Policy 2023, published on 14 December, the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) urges the next government to take urgent action on the policies needed to deliver the energy transition. These include council led insulation programmes and the development of heat networks.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

Construction has commenced on a new energy storage facility in Scotland, part of a drive to maximise the efficacy of renewables and reduce the cost of wasted wind to consumers. SMA Solar Technology AG will provide battery inverters and medium voltage power stations with Wärtsilä appointed as the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) supplier.

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Solar Industry

APRIL 1, 2024

Walmart is investing in 19 solar projects developed by Pivot Energy across Illinois, Colorado, Maryland, Delaware and California, including 15 community projects. The strategic tax equity investment will drive the construction, operation, and maintenance of the 72 MW community solar project portfolio.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 24, 2024

The IEA’s Electricity 2024 report records electricity demand growth easing in 2023 but is projected to accelerate over the next three years through 2026. The update finds that world demand for electricity grew by 2.2% The update finds that world demand for electricity grew by 2.2% in 2023, less than the 2.4%

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Bidgely

JUNE 27, 2023

The dynamics of our industry are undergoing significant changes driven by three simultaneous trends: the rise of electrification and customer-owned distributed energy resources (DERs), the shift towards renewable energy, and the digital transformation of the customer journey.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Renewable energy sources are shifting the energy value chain, allowing for “prosumers” to feed energy into the grid while simultaneously consuming it. Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today released a Connected Energy Utilities report in partnership with Arthur D.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

This places a much bigger strain on energy supplies than car charging – with many organisations lacking the available electricity capacity to install the charging they require. Connected Energy, a global leader in second-life battery energy storage systems, worked with each site to install their innovative 300kW E-STOR system. “By

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2020

So, how do water companies prepare for an unexpected surge or drop in demand? Faced with challenges and aging infrastructure, the European water industry is focussing on rejuvenating its existing assets, building resilient systems, and improving operational and energy efficiency. Firstly, it’s important to build an effective strategy.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

With 2023 coming to a close, the impact of climate change and rapidly increasing electricity demand have illustrated the crucial importance of grid investment to ensure the grid is fit for purpose. Not investing in the grid is like accumulating cholesterol – you find out you are in bad shape.” With plans to spend €35.8

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The clean energy group announced the investment of £625 million ($800 million) days after an acquisition from Octopus Energy-owned Kraken Technologies of the advanced renewable energy management software provider Sennen. billion), a 60% increase since its previous investment round in December 2021. billion ($7.8

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GreenTechMedia

MAY 13, 2020

We’re once again thinking through the practical and theoretical impacts of the pandemic on energy, in the near-term and well into the future. Shayle and Stephen talk with Ramez Naam , a futurist, science-fiction author and energy expert. Ramez joined The Interchange last August to talk about some future scenarios for energy.

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Financial Times: Energy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Risks stemming from over-investment in fossil fuels have ‘evolved’, says energy watchdog

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 27, 2024

In a new report Eurelectric calls for national regulatory authorities to allow Europe’s DSOs to make anticipatory investments to ready the power infrastructure for net zero. Have you read? Can the power grid save Europe’s bid in the race to net zero?

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altenergymag

MARCH 3, 2022

Tenth Annual Edition of the Sustainable Energy in America Factbook Provides Key Data on the Role of Energy Efficiency, Natural Gas and Renewable Energy in Driving the Energy Transition

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POWER Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

There’s growing global recognition that a net-zero world is inevitable, with ever-increasing investments in clean technologies and strong consumer support for sustainably-minded companies.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 16, 2024

As global leaders gather at Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024, those in attendance must push for the mobilisation of trillions of dollars from private money into sustainable investments to combat climate change. Have you read?

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 19, 2022

Canada’s IESO, OEB, BluWave-ai and Hydro Ottawa will collaborate to pilot the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to coordinate electric vehicle (EV) charging in Ottawa during peak electricity demand. It will pool EV batteries’ storage and charging capabilities to smooth out demand peaks and leverage lower cost energy at off-peak.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Swiss tech major Hitachi Energy has acquired eks Energy in a strategic move to add power and electronics and energy management software to their ever-growing portfolio. Hitachi Energy called the move part of its strategy to meet global demand for battery energy storage solutions.

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The Guardian: Energy

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Exclusive: Sultan Al Jaber says Adnoc has to meet demand for fossil fuels, and hails ‘unprecedented’ Cop deal The president of the Cop28 climate summit will continue with his oil company’s record investment in oil and gas production , despite coordinating a global deal to “transition away” from fossil fuels. Continue reading.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 14, 2024

billion) increase to its 2024-2028 investment plan, citing the need for continued grid expansion to connect an increasing number of renewable energy facilities. plans to boost its four-year investment plan from €33 billion ($36 billion) to €42 billion ($46 billion), focusing on energy networks and energy infrastructure solutions.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 20, 2024

Italian TSO Terna has announced investment plans of up to €16.5 The Group cites the twin transition concept – that of digital and energy – as a guiding principle. The investment plan covers the period 2024 to 2028, with €2.6 billion) to be invested this year. billion ($17.9 billion ($2.8 billion ($16.8

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 29, 2024

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing raising questions and concerns about its energy consumption. Within three years by 2026 that demand could double and potentially exceed 1,000TWh, the IEA estimates from its modelling. But AI remains something of an uncertainty with its accelerating growth. Have you read?

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Renewable Energy World

AUGUST 4, 2021

More money was invested in renewable energy in the first six months of 2021 than the first half of any other year, according to tracking by BloombergNEF. Read more: NY Green Bank raises $314 million to meet financing demand. Investment in solar projects reached a record $78.9 large-scale project investment totaled $11.7

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 18, 2024

The World Energy Council’s World Energy Trilemma 2024 report reveals changing ambitions and new challenges facing global energy systems. Energy security now encompasses the reliability of renewables, availability and accessibility or critical minerals, and resilience in the face of physical and cyber threats.

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Renewable Energy World

JANUARY 10, 2022

Hydrostor is getting a boost for its long-term energy storage projects. Goldman Sachs is investing $250 million to help the company build more than 1 GW/8.7GWh of its Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) projects in California and Australia. The company says A-CAES can store energy from five hours to multiple days.

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