RAPID CITY, SD – The use of hydraulic fracturing (or fracking as it’s commonly called in the press) has been a topic of contention in the oil and gas industry. However, researchers believe fracking can also be used at depth in hard rocks that contain…
Siemens and Bentley Systems Announce Integrated Asset Performance Management (APM) Solution for Power Plants
LONDON, U.K. – The Year in Infrastructure 2018 Conference – Siemens and Bentley Systems have announced a joint technology and service solution, consisting…
esVolta Selected for Four Energy Storage Projects Totaling 38.5 MWhs in Southern California
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. – esVolta, a developer and owner of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America, has been selected by Southern…
Nevada Business Coalition Launches in Support of Clean Energy, Releases Report Showing Falling Cost of Renewables is Powering Our Economy
Las Vegas — Businesses supporting the economic power of clean energy in Nevada released a report Friday showing the falling cost of renewables has driven investment and innovation in the state and nationwide. Clean Energy Works for Nevada, a coalition…
Blockchain in Energy: Evolution or Revolution?
Transformative disruption within the energy system from energy blockchain is only achievable if there are new regulatory frameworks and a willingness for consumers to engage, finds a new paper presented at World Energy Week in Milan today. Through a series…
Sun Investment Group Predicts Solar Power Will Help Reduce European Power Outages in Coming Years
October 11, 2018. The European Commission recently announced that the Greek Island of Tilos will become the first Mediterranean island in the European Union to be autonomously powered by renewable energy thanks to an advanced Lithium ion battery system, which…
Balanced Energy Systems Not Solely Luxury of Rich Economies
Strong and coherent energy policies that successfully integrate the three dimensions of sustainability, equity and security of supply which constitute the Energy Trilemma are not just the preserve of rich countries and can also drive positive performance of…
RISE and Swerim Develop New Testbed for Electrolysis and Hydrogen Applications in Industry
Sweden aims to have a fossil-independent vehicle fleet in 2030, fossil-free power generation in 2040, and a climate neutral society in 2045. Against this background, interest in electrolysis and renewable hydrogen is increasing rapidly. RISE, Research…
Wärtsilä Successfully Hands Over Two New Plants to Support the UK’s Need for Fast-starting Flexibility
The technology group Wärtsilä has successfully handed over two new gas engine plants ordered by Centrica, a British multi-national energy and services company. The project is in line with the company’s strategy for de-centralised power production and will…
Renewable Energy Set for Boost in Spain As Government Suspends Controversial 7% Solar Power Tax
The recently elected Spanish government is set to suspend the country’s controversial 7% solar tax, as it seeks to move towards renewables and lower the cost of electricity bills for families with solar panels fitted to their homes. The ‘sun tax’…
