Day: February 4, 2019
Nevada Utility Is Putting $2 Billion into Solar Power and Storage
Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary NV Energy is planning to invest $2 billion on solar power from six new projects in Nevada representing 1 GW of capacity.
New Charging Networks are Furthering Utilities’ E-Mobility Plans for Europe
Two utilities serving European markets this week said they are expanding their e-mobility plans with the launch of new electric vehicle charging networks.
UK Energy Industry Launches Coalition on Gender Diversity
A new initiative has been launched to boost the number of women at senior levels and middle management in the UK energy industry. The Energy Leaders’ Coalition comprises eight of the leading chief executives from the UK’s energy sector – of which only two are women – who are making a public…
Siemens Will Give Proposed Battery Factory in Sweden a Digital Backbone
Siemens and Northvolt AB have entered a technology partnership that will deliver solutions to digitize the value chain for NorthVolt’s proposed battery factory in Sweden.
Fluence Collaborates on Utility-Scale Energy Storage Roll Out in Asia
Fluence — the energy storage joint venture of Siemens and AES — has agreed to collaborate on new utility-scale energy storage development and investment opportunities in Asia Pacific markets.
Siemens Gamesa Installs Pioneering Energy Storage System in Spain
Wind turbine maker Siemens Gamesa has installed a redox flow energy storage system for testing at its La Plana research and development (R&D) site near Zaragoza in Spain.
BP Invests in Tech to Charge Cars as Quickly as Filling Gas Tank
BP Plc agreed to invest $20 million in a developer of ultra-fast charging for batteries, a technology the oil major believes is key for accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles.
Clean Energy Laws Signed in New Jersey: Offshore Wind, Efficiency, Solar, Storage and Nuclear Benefit
Clean energy advocates rejoiced as legislation was passed today in New Jersey that will support the development of a massive amount of renewable energy, specifically community solar, energy storage, offshore wind and energy efficiency. The bill also props up nuclear power in the state with the…
Report: Renewables, Energy Efficiency in New England Will Replace the Need for Gas Pipelines
A report that examines statements about rolling blackouts made by regional grid operator ISO-New England, shows that sustained growth of renewables, and not more gas, will boost reliability of New England’s electric power system.
Big Battery Boom Hits Another Roadblock: Fire-Fearing Cities
The new era of big batteries has already drawn scrutiny after fiery electric-car crashes across America and Europe. Now, U.S. city planners are worried about the same risk of hard-to-control blazes as these power-storage units make their way into basements and onto rooftops.