Author: Anela Dokso

EnTech Solutions has introduced the Xcape microgrid, a resilient energy and battery storage solution which can provide a back-up power supply to avoid disruptions in power. To maximize and optimize renewable energy consumption, Xcape operates on power generated from solar panels and stores excess energy in its battery system. “Many businesses are interested in microgrid technology in theory, but do not know where to start and can’t afford the cost of engineering, procuring and constructing one from scratch. We’ve taken our extensive research and development in microgrid technology and created a product that we know works and can be scaled…

EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has approved the CCS Full-Scale project, which represents a central part of Norway’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and meet the European goal of climate-neutrality by 2050. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has been recognized by the European Union as key to reducing the harmful environmental effects of carbon-intensive sectors where emissions are difficult to avoid. By supporting the project, the Norwegian government aims to facilitate further scaling up of CCS globally, by sharing knowledge and experience. The project will establish infrastructure for capture, transport and storage of CO2 emissions that can pave the way…

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has revealed seven companies that have been shortlisted and invited to submit a full application for the next stage of the Agency’s $70 million hydrogen funding round. In April, ARENA opened the $70 million Renewable Hydrogen Deployment Funding Round to help fast track the development of renewable hydrogen in Australia. The funding round is expected to play a significant role in supporting commercial-scale deployments of renewable hydrogen in Australia and begin the pathway to achieving the Australian Government’s goal of ‘H2 under $2’. The shortlisted applicants are: APT Management Services,ATCO Australia,Australian Gas Networks,BHP Billiton Nickel…

CIT Group’s Power and Energy unit has served as lead arranger, on behalf of Pine Gate Renewables, on a $126 million financing for the 108-megawatt (MW) direct current Trent River Solar project in Pollocksville, North Carolina. The Trent River Solar project will sell power to Duke Energy Progress under a 20-year power purchase agreement. “We’re excited about this new project that was developed with Silver Pine Energy in our home state of North Carolina as it continues our mission to grow renewable energy nationwide. After the successful launch of our largest solar partnership last year in South Carolina with Bowman…

Industry veteran, Martin Land, has been appointed as project director for the Mersey Tidal Power project. Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram announced the appointment. Martin has over 30 years’ project experience across energy and infrastructure roles including consenting, development and delivery of power projects and major rail schemes, having worked with a number of blue chip companies, before returning to the North West. Martin attended college in Halton, before working nationally and internationally on multiple projects. Martin has previously worked across energy, infrastructure and manufacturing as a client, consultant, equipment manufacturer and contractor, including senior roles with…

SolarEdge Technologies’ Lior Handelsman will be leaving his post as VP of Marketing and Product Strategy in order to start a career in venture capital. He will remain at the company as an advisor to the CEO for strategic initiatives and projects. “Lior’s creativity, vision and drive for innovation are deeply ingrained in every SolarEdge product developed since its inception and his contribution has positively influenced the company well beyond his current and past areas of responsibility. I know I speak on behalf of everyone at SolarEdge in thanking Lior for his extraordinary contributions over many years and I am…

Swedish Vattenfall, which is developing Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm off the Dutch coast, is joining Amsterdam IJmuiden Offshore Ports (AYOP). This public-private association already boasts more than 85 companies and organizations that are active in the offshore energy sector in the port area. Vattenfall has been located in the port of IJmuiden for more than ten years, from where it operates a wind farm off the coast of Egmond together with Shell. In 2018 and 2019, Vattenfall won the permit to build Hollandse Kust Zuid via two subsidy-free tenders. With an output of approximately 1500MW, this offshore wind farm,…

Scottish Power Renewables, Iberdrola’s subsidiary in the UK, has awarded Ingeteam the contract for the supply of the company’s biggest ever ion-lithium battery storage system. The project will provide back-up for the UK’s biggest onshore wind farm at Whitelee near Glasgow. Its storage capacity will be 50 million Watt-hours, equivalent to the average hourly power consumption of 150,000 homes. Ingeteam is to supply the control system, the power converters and the ion-lithium batteries. The facility is intended mainly to expand the wind farm’s ability to manage the energy delivered to the grid at all times. With the type of storage…

AW-Energy Oy (AWE), the Finnish pioneer in wave energy technology, has relocated to a new facility in Vantaa, Finland. The move to larger premises provides scope for AWE’s growth ambitions, and represents the company’s commitment to the global renewables industry in the development of wave energy. “We are preparing for the upcoming surge in wave energy. Our relocation to this larger facility is an investment for the future and Finland’s future as a key contributor in the development of sustainable wave energy technology. We are fully committed to supporting the renewables sector and in our global energy operations with the…

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has named Daniel Beckley as associate laboratory director for Facilities and Operations. Beckley, who has been leading NREL’s facilities and operations in an acting capacity since January 1, 2020, will oversee a directorate that includes the laboratory’s Site Operations; Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality; Information Technology; and Security and Emergency Preparedness organizations. “Dan’s expertise encompasses a deep background in many of NREL’s core program areas. His leadership in this role will help us ensure that we continue to have, and grow, the world-class facilities and operations necessary to support…