Author: Arnes Biogradlija

IRENA’s Outlook has proposed energy transition solutions for the narrow pathway available to contain the rise of temperature to 1.5°C and halt irreversible global warming. 90% of all decarbonization solutions in 2050 will involve renewable energy through direct supply of low-cost power, efficiency, renewable-powered electrification in end-use as well as green hydrogen. Carbon capture and removal technologies in combination with bioenergy will deliver the ‘last mile’ CO2 reductions towards a net-zero energy system. With 2030 deadlines around the corner, this Outlook comes at a critical time when acting fast and bold on global climate pledges is crucial in the decisive…

The Nordex Group has supplied ten N131/3600 turbines projected for a 35 MW wind farm in the region of Basilicata in the south of Italy. The order also includes a service contract for the turbines, initially for two years. The order also includes a service contract for the turbines, initially for two years. The Nordex Group will supply the N131/3600 turbines in the 3.5 MW operating mode on tubular steel towers with a hub height of 114 metres. The turbines will be delivered and installed in May this year, with the wind farm being due for completion in the late…

Iberdrola, SEAT and the Volkswagen have signed a strategic alliance to promote electrification in Spain. The main objectives of the agreement are to supply renewable energy in the electric vehicle value chain and develop and create a public charging infrastructure network. Firstly, this strategic plan will see Volkswagen’s facilities in the Iberian Peninsula supplied with renewable energy. The alliance, which can be extended to other countries, also calls for the supply of energy with guarantees of renewable origin and other energy solutions to the Volkswagen Group itself, SEAT and its end customers. Another key area of the agreement will be…

The Wärtsilä Technology Group will supply its innovative energy storage technology to two big ventures in southern Texas, USA. The integrated stand-alone systems would have a gross nominal capability of 200 MW. Wärtsilä has also signed ten-year guaranteed asset value deals for the facilities. The order was issued by Able Grid Energy Solutions, the utility energy storage project construction arm of MAP RE/ES, one of North America’s largest investors in modern energy systems. The order was signed by Wärtsilä in February 2021. Madero and Ignacio energy storage facilities will provide important grid service to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT),…

FuelCell Energy has joined Hydrogen Europe. FuelCell Energy, by joining Hydrogen Europe, joins a community of major companies working to significantly advance and accelerate the hydrogen economy. “We are proud to join Hydrogen Europe and work alongside the many well-respected industry and research experts to advance this important movement. We have been investing in and developing hydrogen production technology over the past twenty years, as we have long recognized the role hydrogen will play in decarbonizing the energy landscape. We continue to advance our solid oxide electrolyzer, adding to our existing platform of carbonate-based fuel cell hydrogen production. This portfolio…

RWE is partnering with Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult to study the potential for Scottish businesses to produce commercial scale concrete foundations for floating wind projects. The possible development of floating wind projects in Scotland puts a focus on the amount of local content that could be achieved: this report aims to set out what would be required to deliver this. Manufacture of concrete foundations could have the biggest supply chain benefit in terms of Scottish content for floating wind projects. The study will be carried out by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence…

Viva Energy and HYZON will work together to provide zero-emission vehicles coupled with hydrogen refueling solutions to customers, delivering a complete turn-key hydrogen transport solution. Viva Energy has committed to make a small strategic investment of $4 million in HYZON as part of capital raising and listing on the NASDAQ stock exchange, via its merger with Decarbonisation Plus Acquisition. “By working closely with HYZON which is experienced at developing vehicles for markets worldwide, we can develop an entire hydrogen transport solution – which can move us past the traditional roadblocks to establishing a hydrogen refueling network, by getting hydrogen fuel…

Minesto and Schneider Electric have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop and build ocean energy farms based on Minesto’s Deep Green technology. The collaboration between Minesto and Schneider Electric aims at accelerating the commercial roll-out of marine energy to enable the global transition towards net-zero societies, where energy systems that include plannable, renewable energy production are necessary. Minesto and Schneider Electric will engage with lead-users among independent power producers and electric utilities and integrate Schneider Electric’s know-how and products with Minesto’s pioneering tidal and ocean current energy technology. Projects ranging from smaller microgrid installations to multimegawatt farms…

RWE has taken over a further 20% stake from E.ON in the British offshore wind farm Rampion. RWE now holds a majority stake (50.1%) in the 400 megawatts wind farm, which is already being operated by RWE Renewables. As part of its transaction with E.ON, a 30.1% stake was transferred to RWE in 2019. The closing of the transaction is expected to take place in the first half of 2021. Confidentiality has been agreed on the purchase price. Rampion is located 13 kilometres off the coast of Sussex in the English Channel. The project was fully commissioned in April 2018.…

Nissan plans a major expansion of renewable energy at its plant in Sunderland, UK. Complementing the plant’s existing wind turbines and solar farm, the proposed 20MW solar farm extension represents a further step in Nissan’s path to carbon neutrality. If approved, the 37,000-panel extension would result in 20% of the plant’s energy coming from all