Energy storage picks up pace as costs fall
Cheaper and more efficient energy-storage systems are set to accelerate the deployment of renewables,
but solar PV is more likely than wind power to benefit from the advances in technology.
but solar PV is more likely than wind power to benefit from the advances in technology.
Sempra Renewables Selling Wind and Energy Storage Assets to AEP for $1.05B
Sempra Renewables jointly owns all of part of seven wind farms and one battery installation in seven states.
First blade built for 714-MW UK windfarm
The first blade has been manufactured for the 714 MW offshore windfarm East Anglia One in the UK.
UK announces £10 million available through Saltire Tidal Energy Challenge Fund
A £10 million (US$12.9 million) fund will target support to achieving commercial deployment of tidal energy generation in Scottish waters through driving innovation and reduction in the cost of electricity generated, according to the Scottish Government.
Shell invests in kite-power pioneer Makani
A leading developer of kite-based wind-power systems, Makani, has been set up as an independent company with backing from oil and gas giant Royal Dutch Shell.