New technology
US DoE announces $100 million in sustainable energy technology funding
The US DoE has announced $100 million in funding for 10 Energy Frontier Research Centres to accelerate research and development of new sustainable energy technologies.
Distributed generation
PGE to trial 4MW residential virtual power plant
Portland General Electric Company (PGE) has announced a pilot program that will incentivise the installation and connection of 525 residential energy storage batteries to form a 4MW virtual power plant (VPP).
Renewable Energy
Ports to play a key role in the global energy transition
Ports will play a key role in the energy transition in the event there is increased collaboration by port authorities and energy stakeholders.
Smart Energy
Urgent need to drive clean energy innovation says IEA
Without a major acceleration in clean energy innovation, net zero emissions targets will not be achievable.
Renewable Energy
Enel Green Power wins its first solar tender in India
Enel Green Power has won its first solar energy tender within the Indian energy market.
Renewable Energy
Uncompetitive coal energy generation fleets decline sharply
The global energy transition from coal energy generation to sustainable renewables sources has reached its financial tipping point - report
Renewable Energy
Solar mini-grids prove key to universal electrification
Solar mini-grids could play a critical role in providing electricity to rural communities and businesses and in helping to connect the 789 million people worldwide who currently do not have access.
Policy & Regulation
Emmanuel Macron ups climate action with ‘ecocide’ law and €15bn
According to news sources, Macron hopes to implement the measures immediately and a new law would be drawn up before the end of summer.
Storage
EDF adds 2GW of additional flexible energy into UK grid
UK-based battery energy storage firm Pivot Power has selected EDF to manage and optimise its Kemsley storage facility in Kent.
Business
ENGIE Impact expands into Asia-Pacific market
ENGIE Impact has entered into the Asia Pacific market as part of efforts to accelerate the deployment of sustainable energy solutions worldwide.
