ViZn Energy Systems to provide 200 kW flow battery in Nicaragua

The zinc-iron redox battery will be combined with an 800kWp solar array at Rancho Santana, a residential community of 152 homes and 17 additional rooms covering 2,700 acres on the Pacific Coast.

Intertek Energy & Water in pioneering tidal energy research with leading academics

Intertek has published a study on the influence of storm surges on tidal range energy, as part of tidal energy research in collaboration with several academic institutions.

FCHEA report highlights private sector investment leading fuel cell surge in US

A new report from the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association says that growing sales in the US highlight the range of benefits and markets that fuel cells can serve, with high-profile corporations and utilities leading a surge in both new and repeat customers.

More than 9.4 million people work in the renewable energy sector across the globe

According to a report by Allen & York, the 9.4 million includes 2.8 million in solar PV, 1.6 million in liquid biofuels and 1 million in wind, reflecting a “5% increase in 2015 and confirms the strength of this relatively new industry.”

New renewable energy projects point to biggest year for industry in Australia in 50 years

More than 20 large renewable energy projects are either already under construction or will start this year, delivering an unprecedented program of works which will create almost 3000 direct jobs and generate more than $5 billion of investment, according to new analysis from the Clean Energy Council.

Siemens to build EnBW Hohe See as first offshore wind project with extended scope

Siemens Wind Power will, for the first time, provide complete offshore wind power plant solutions including foundations for the EnBW Hohe See offshore wind project.

Sunamp and Glasgow University win £2m collaborative project with China to tackle sustainable energy challenge

Sunamp has led a successful funding bid jointly with Glasgow University and partners in China to boost the performance of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) power plants that use clean, although intermittent, renewable heat sources for distributed heat and power supply in China.

IEA releases new report on renewable energy landscape in New Zealand

According to the International Energy Agency's latest study of New Zealand's energy policies, the past decade has seen New Zealand's growing energy needs outpacing improvements in energy efficiency, mainly because of the country's expanding economy and growing population.

UK government to study role of hydrogen and fuel cells in holistic energy system

The UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association has secured a dedicated inquiry into the role of hydrogen and fuel cells in a holistic energy system, by the Science and Technology Committee of the UK Parliament.

Call of EU battery manufacturers to develop a 'Battery Strategy for Europe'

EUROBAT, the Association of European Automotive and Industrial Battery Manufacturers, has published a call for the development of a '2030 Battery Strategy for Europe'.