Author: Anela Dokso

Western Australia’s ambitions to position itself as a global leader in clean energy received a significant lift with the federal government awarding A$814 million in production incentives to the 1,500 MW Murchison green hydrogen project. The funding, part of the Hydrogen Headstart programme, aims to accelerate large-scale renewable hydrogen projects by bridging the cost gap between production and market prices. Developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), the Murchison project will utilize wind and solar energy to produce green hydrogen, which will be converted into green ammonia for export. Once operational, it is expected to generate 900,000 tonnes of green ammonia…

As the UK navigates its path towards net-zero emissions by 2050, a notable commitment was recently announced in the fiscal landscape. The UK Chancellor unveiled a £5.8 billion funding package dedicated to green hydrogen development and broad clean energy initiatives, aiming to intensify the country’s renewable energy transition. Recognizing the pressing climate challenges, this financial investment is a calculated measure to decrease the UK’s dependency on fossil fuels and support sustainable practices. Green hydrogen, a key component of this initiative, is expected to play a pivotal role in hard-to-decarbonize sectors such as heavy industry and transportation. According to data from…

An explosion occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m. on March 20 at the construction site of Lotte SK Enerut’s hydrogen fuel cell power plant in Sanggae-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan. The incident resulted in injuries to two workers, who suffered second-degree burns to their faces and legs. Both were transported to a specialized burn hospital for treatment. According to preliminary reports, the explosion was triggered by a hydrogen leak while workers were cleaning a pipe by injecting hydrogen. Witnesses in a nearby factory reported hearing a loud “pop” at the time of the incident, but no fire was observed. Local police and fire…

The European Union’s backing of a Brazilian initiative to utilize clean hydrogen in the production of green iron underscores its strategic investment in sustainable industrial innovations.

Emerging developments in renewable energy have shaped a new milestone as Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) embarked on the world’s inaugural offshore hydrogen production and delivery.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that 1,600 GW of renewable energy projects—equivalent to five times the current U.S. power grid’s capacity—are stranded in connection queues globally.

The recent visit of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to Accelera by Cummins’ hydrogen technology plant in Guadalajara is a telling insight into Spain’s strategic aspirations.

The energy storage sector in Australia is witnessing a strategic shift as US-based Energy Vault Holdings acquires the monumental Stoney Creek Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) from the Enervest Group.

DTE Energy has announced a call for proposals encompassing standalone energy storage projects with a combined capacity of 450 MW.

While the global smart grid market is anticipated to reach $61 billion by 2023, signifying the rapid advancement of digitized energy infrastructures, cyber threats loom large over these technological ecosystems.