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AWS Wave Energy Converter Arrives in Orkney for EMEC Demo

A new wave energy converter, developed by Inverness-based AWS Ocean Energy, has arrived in Orkney ahead of its imminent deployment at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).

From European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd. 28 Jan 2022

Successful MW-Scale Demonstration of sCO2 Technology for a Concentrated Solar Power Plant

Southwest Research Institute worked with government and commercial collaborators to successfully develop and demonstrate full-scale turbomachinery for one of the world's first supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) power systems for a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant.

18 Jan 2022

Year-Round Energy Savings with New All-Season Smart-Roof Coating

Scientists have developed an all-season smart-roof coating that keeps homes warm during the winter and cool during the summer – without consuming natural gas or electricity.

17 Dec 2021

HPS Receives the "Berlin Brandenburg Innovation Award" for the World's First Year-Round Electricity Storage System for Homes

HPS Home Power Solutions GmbH, provider of picea, the world’s first year-round electricity storage system for homes based on green hydrogen, today announced that it has been selected from 168 entries to receive the “Berlin Brandenburg Innovation Award”.

From Home Power Solutions (HPS) 1 Dec 2021

Enviva and J-Power Join Efforts to Decarbonize Power Generation in Japan

Enviva Partners, LP, a global renewable energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy, and Tokyo-based utility Electric Power Development Co., Ltd., have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the long-term, large-scale supply of sustainable wood biomass from Enviva's manufacturing facilities in the U.S. Southeast to J-Power’s coal-fired power plants in Japan.

From Enviva 19 Nov 2021

Finnish Innovation Powers Hydrogen Economy

Following this month’s gathering of world leaders to address global warming at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP26) summit in Glasgow, green energy has become the topic on everyone’s lips.

19 Nov 2021

Over 1,800 Attend Inaugural Decarbonisation Summit at COP26 to Facilitate Change and Commit to Delivering Net Zero

The inaugural Decarbonisation Summit held in Glasgow on 9th/10th November, during COP26 boasted an impressive array of industry luminaries, youth ambassadors and tech experts from across sectors including finance, fashion, agriculture and architecture.

17 Nov 2021

Octopus Hydrogen & MIRA Technology Park Partner to Power Clean Mobility Revolution

Octopus Hydrogen, Octopus Renewables and MIRA Technology Park today confirmed plans to develop a green refueling forecourt providing hydrogen and EV charging on site at MIRA Technology Park to support the needs of the fastest growing cluster of automotive and mobility technology businesses that are powering the mobility revolution.

From Octopus Energy Ltd 17 Nov 2021

Novel Heat Recovery Systems can Boost Energy Efficiency in LNG Ships

The desire to limit greenhouse gas emissions has increased interest in liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships, which produces considerably less emissions than those running on other fossil fuels. But LNG is expensive, making the maximization of LNG engine energy efficiencies paramount to their widespread use.

5 Nov 2021

NREL Scientists Illustrate Energy Efficiency Measures that Would Not Require Long-Term Storage

According to an investigation carried out by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), integrating energy efficiency measures can decrease the amount of storage required to completely power the country’s buildings with renewable energy.

3 Nov 2021