Category Archives: Grids

RWE invests more than €5 billion in green technologies

New wind farms, solar plants and battery systems with an installed capacity of 1.2 gigawatts commissioned in the first half of 2022 – about 20% more electricity generated from renewables. RWE is actively forging ahead with the implementation of its Growing Green strategy. In the first half of 2022, the Group invested about €2 billion in the expansion … Continue reading RWE invests more than €5 billion in green technologies

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How E-mobility is Raising Environmental Awareness in Costa Rica

Jose Leon wanted to buy an electric car to save money on his daily fuel expenses. It was only after he started driving the car that he became more aware of his environmental responsibilities. “I have three children and I want them to live on a habitable planet. The electric car gives me a clear … Continue reading How E-mobility is Raising Environmental Awareness in Costa Rica

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Iberdrola teams up with Minsait to detect fires in the vicinity of power lines

Iberdrola, through i-DE’s Global Smart Grids Innovation Hub (GSGIH), and Minsait are joining forces to fight fires. The Indra subsidiary is developing a solution that will enable the early detection of fires in the vicinity of power lines and alert i-DE’s Distribution Operation Centres, which will send the alarm to the Fire Brigade. To do … Continue reading Iberdrola teams up with Minsait to detect fires in the vicinity of power lines

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Iberdrola and BP to collaborate to accelerate EV charging infrastructure and green hydrogen production

Iberdrola and bp enter into a strategic collaboration agreement to contribute to the decarbonisation of transport and industrial sectors Plan to jointly invest up to €1bn into deploying up to 11,000 fast charge points across Spain and Portugal, rapidly growing charging infrastructure to support EV growth. Plan to jointly develop, in Spain, Portugal and the … Continue reading Iberdrola and BP to collaborate to accelerate EV charging infrastructure and green hydrogen production

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Vattenfall and Netto Germany Cooperate on Charging Infrastructure for Electric Mobility

Vattenfall and the grocery discounter Netto will cooperate in setting up fast charging stations in Germany. Initially, around 470 charging stations with 940 charging points are to be set up at over 270 Netto stores. The charging stations, which are accessible to everyone, will be supplied with electricity from renewable sources. The construction of the … Continue reading Vattenfall and Netto Germany Cooperate on Charging Infrastructure for Electric Mobility

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Photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy production

France and Italy lead the rise in electricity markets prices during the heat wave. Electricity markets prices in Europe rose due to a combination of an increase in electricity demand and decreases in solar photovoltaic and wind energy production, amid a situation of very high gas prices. Spain and Portugal remain in the low price … Continue reading Photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy production

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ACP Statement on Biden Executive Climate Actions

Ahead of President Biden’s announcement of new climate actions today, Heather Zichal, CEO of the American Clean Power Association, issued the following statement:  “The American Clean Power Association applauds actions to be announced today by President Biden that will advance the American offshore wind industry. Offshore wind is a ripe opportunity to employ tens of … Continue reading ACP Statement on Biden Executive Climate Actions

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Photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy in European electricity futures markets

Important rises in European electricity futures markets in the first week of July. In the first week of July, European electricity futures prices for the next quarter and year rose in most markets, boosted by the increase in gas prices. In the case of France, where a significant part of the nuclear park is expected … Continue reading Photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy in European electricity futures markets

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Iberdrola Brazil signs a €100 million green loan with the World Bank

Neonergia, the Brazilian subsidiary of the electricity company chaired by Ignacio Galán, obtains 550 million Brazilian reais for a term of eight years with a price linked to ESG objectives. The funding differential will be reduced if the company increases the number of female electricians and cuts the percentage of carbon emissions  Iberdrola, through its … Continue reading Iberdrola Brazil signs a €100 million green loan with the World Bank

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Photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind energy in Europe

Prices and solar energy production set records in European markets in the first half of 2022. In the first half of 2022, European electricity markets prices rose and registered a half?yearly record. In most markets, the price for the six months exceeded €200/MWh. Electricity futures also rose. These increases were caused by the maximums registered … Continue reading Photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind energy in Europe

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Iberdrola wins its largest network project in the world: it will build a 1,700-kilometre power line in Brazil

It has won two lots in the auction: one of 1,707 kilometres between the states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo and the other, located in Mato Grosso do Sul. They will involve an investment of 1 billion euros and will create more than 11,000 jobs during construction. The acquisition of the assets reinforces the … Continue reading Iberdrola wins its largest network project in the world: it will build a 1,700-kilometre power line in Brazil

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Iberdrola reaffirms its investment of more than £3 billion in UK networks

Its subsidiary ScottishPower, the first 100% green energy company in the British Isles, will continue to work with Ofgem to finalise the details of its investment plan for the 2023-2028 period, within the RIIO-ED2 regulatory framework. The investments will contribute to boosting the economy and employment: it plans to hire more than 1,100 professionals and … Continue reading Iberdrola reaffirms its investment of more than £3 billion in UK networks

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Spain is the second European country that generated the most electrical energy with wind energy and solar power in 2021

Spain is the second European country that generated the most electricity in 2021 from wind power and solar (which includes photovoltaic and concentrated solar power), only behind Germany according to data from ENTSO-E. The sun and the wind produced more than 86 GWh in Spain last year, a third of all production at the national … Continue reading Spain is the second European country that generated the most electrical energy with wind energy and solar power in 2021

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Natural gas, the non-rechargeable battery of the present. Green hydrogen, the battery of the future

The entry into operation of the cost adjustment mechanism of RDL 10/2022 highlighted the role of the combined cycle gas turbines as a backup for renewable energies. This need of support for wind and photovoltaic energies raises the question of what is going to replace natural gas in a 100% renewable system without fossil fuels … Continue reading Natural gas, the non-rechargeable battery of the present. Green hydrogen, the battery of the future

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ACP Praises FERC Announcement of Interconnection Proposed Rule

Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced a proposed rule that, if finalized, could help to accelerate the interconnection process – a critical problem in rapidly deploying clean energy today.?The proposed rule would allow projects that are ready to progress through the queue to advance, and would provide much-needed clarity on the timing and … Continue reading ACP Praises FERC Announcement of Interconnection Proposed Rule

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U.S. Grid-scale Energy Storage Market Breaks Q1 Record

The U.S. energy storage market set a new record in the first quarter of 2022, with grid-scale installations totaling 2,399 megawatt hours (MWh), the highest capacity for Q1 on record. According to Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq: VSK), and the American Clean Power Association’s (ACP) latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor report released today, the … Continue reading U.S. Grid-scale Energy Storage Market Breaks Q1 Record

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Iberdrola seeks companies to revolutionise the electricity grids of the future

The energy company wants to find, through its PERSEO start-up programme, new materials, designs, manufacturing and construction methodologies for electrical substations and high-voltage lines. The company has more than 1.2 million kilometres of power lines in the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom and Spain.  Electricity grids are the circulatory system of the new energy … Continue reading Iberdrola seeks companies to revolutionise the electricity grids of the future

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RWE’s largest battery storage project goes live in Monaghan, Ireland

RWE’s second and largest-to-date battery storage project has entered full operations in County Monaghan, Ireland. The 60-megawatt (MW) facility, located at Lisdrumdoagh, (3km East of Monaghan town) is capable of providing the rapid delivery of electricity into the power grid to help balance intermittency in electricity generation. It also provides a short term back-up to … Continue reading RWE’s largest battery storage project goes live in Monaghan, Ireland

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GE Digital Announces DERMS Solution to Power the Energy Transition

GE Digital has announced the first solution resulting from its acquisition of Opus One Solutions to power the energy transition today at DistribuTECH.  Opus One DERMS™ is designed to be an end-to-end modular Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) that can help utilities on their Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) journey to keep the grid safe, … Continue reading GE Digital Announces DERMS Solution to Power the Energy Transition

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28 Members of Congress Support Increasing Transmission Funding in FY23 Budget

On April 29th, 28 members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to Chairwoman Kaptur and Ranking Member Simpson urging the House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee to provide robust funding for investments in transmission and grid infrastructure in the Fiscal Year 2023 Bill. In the letter, the members stated their support for the … Continue reading 28 Members of Congress Support Increasing Transmission Funding in FY23 Budget

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