Final conclusions from the OrPHEuS research project show the potential of hybrid energy grids for smart cities.
Bringing together nine partner organizations from Germany, Austria, and Sweden, the European research project OrPHEuS has investigated the concept of hybrid energy grids as a way to increase the usage of renewable energy in urban areas in a “resilient, flexible and cost-effective manner”.
Power produced at UK’s Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm
Following the installation of the first turbines, electricity has been generated for the first time at DONG Energy’s Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm, located off the North Norfolk coast.
Marine energy gives boost to economy in Wales
According to the ‘Marine Energy Wales’ Stakeholder organisation, the marine renewable energy industry is bringing increased investment and jobs to the country.
Frost & Sullivan: “global solar investment to be higher than coal, gas and nuclear combined in 2017”
New analysis by Frost & Sullivan’s Energy and Environment team finds that declining project costs are driving investment towards renewables as the industry continues to transition to more decentralised and intelligent energy systems.
Study concludes that offshore wind viable in several Guernsey locations
Even a “modest” 30 MW project could potentially generate around one third of Guernsey’s current electricity requirement.
ABB delivers first urban battery storage solution in Denmark
ABB has announced the successful commissioning of Denmark’s first urban energy storage system.
New projects aim to make geothermal energy more economically attractive
The California Energy Commission has awarded $2.7 million to Berkeley Lab for two geothermal projects.
Iran and Middle East could “adopt fully renewable electricity systems by 2030”
A new study has suggested that Iran could benefit from a fully renewable electricity system by 2030.
South Australian Government unveils plans to make better use of renewable energy and storage
The South Australian (SA) Government has outlined a strategy to update the South Australian power system, while making greater use of renewable energy and storage.
Edinburgh technology companies receive £2.5 million to develop wave power
Two Edinburgh firms – Artemis Intelligent Power and Quoceant – have together secured £2.5 million from Scottish agency Wave Energy Scotland to trial a prototype which aims to turn wave power into electricity.