IEA: Spain’s policy plans set to underpin a successful energy transition
According to a new IEA policy review, Spain has laid out ambitious plans to transform its energy system, requiring strong support to ensure the needed investments.
Electric & hybrid
National Grid Electricity Transmission uses Smart Wires technology
The modular power flow control technology will help transfer to greater volumes of renewable power to customers.
Hydro-Québec and Transmission Developers to deliver renewable energy to New York
The companies are to develop the Champlain Hudson Power Express project, which will deliver hydropower from Hydro-Québec’s facilities in Canada to New York City.
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IEA releases report on clean energy and critical mineral demand
The report states that the demand for critical minerals is set to increase rapidly as the energy transition accelerates around the world.
Iberdrola completes construction of first turbine at Australian wind and solar park
The 317 MW Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park is located in South Australia.
Renewable energy reports approved by European Parliament
The European Parliament has adopted two reports on 'A European Strategy for Energy System Integration' and 'A European Strategy for Hydrogen'.
Nova Innovation fuels Shetland vehicles with tidal power
Electric vehicles in Shetland can now be charged directly from a tidal energy source.
GE Renewable Energy to provide Convergent with system for solar and energy storage project
GE Renewable Energy is to supply an integrated solar inverter and energy storage package to Convergent’s New York hybrid project.
IRENA outlines global strategies towards carbon-neutrality
IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook discusses the strategies required to reach carbon-neutrality, and proposes a renewables-driven pathway.
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VivoPower awarded electrical works contract for Australian solar project
VivoPower's subsidiary, J.A. Martin, has been awarded a contract to complete all electrical works for the 200 MW Blue Grass Solar Farm, Queensland, Australia.
Shell and Alfen launch energy storage pilot for electric vehicle charging
The pilot is being trialled at Shell’s Zaltbommel forecourt in the Netherlands.
Ørsted and GIP agree Hornsea 1 transmission assets sale to DTP
DTP was chosen by Ofgem as preferred bidder for the offshore transmission licence for the Hornsea 1 Offshore Wind Farm, located 120 km off the Yorkshire coast, UK.
MENCK to supply hydraulic hammers for TenneT project
MENCK has signed an agreement to provide piledriving and handling equipment for the installation of TenneT’s DolWin6 offshore converter platform, located in the German North Sea.
Cressall Resistors examine the possibility of a transcontinental renewable network
Cressall Resistors, power resistor manufactors, are currently investigating the specific technologies required to develop a decarbonised SuperSmart Grid.
Elia and Energinet discuss green electricity project
The companies are assessing the possibility of an electricity interconnecter between Belgium and Denmark, via an energy island in the North Sea.