December 2, 2020

Concentrated solar power will dominate Neom City’s energy mix

Saudi Arabia’s futuristic Neom City will not use the cheapest sources of renewable energy, but those with the best chances of being dispatched, due to the storage potential of concentrated solar power. But several issues must be addressed to make the tech viable. Neom City is a futuristic city that the Saudi Arabian government plans …

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December 2, 2020

ACWA Power expected to play an integral role in the development of PIF’s renewable energy program

The Public Investment Fund (“PIF”) today announced that it has increased its ownership stake in ACWA Power from 33.36% to 50%. The investment comes as part of PIF’s strategy to support the development of the renewable energy sector within Saudi Arabia and enable the growth of national champions to become regional and global leaders, while also …

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Redwire to Develop Solar Arrays for Thales Alenia Space's New GEO Satellites June 28, 2024
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 11, 2024 Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) announced it will develop and deliver Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) wings for Thales Alenia Space's Space Inspire satellites, the newest product line of geostationary (GEO) telecommunications satellites. A joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a prime manufacturer providing […]
Safer and Flexible Battery Developed for Wearable Tech June 28, 2024
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 07, 2024 Researchers have developed a safer, cheaper, and more flexible battery option for wearable devices. Fitness trackers, smart watches, virtual-reality headsets, smart clothing, and implants are becoming ubiquitous. These devices need more flexible and miniaturized energy storage mechanisms for improved comfort, reliability, and longevity. Enhancements must not compromise safety. Recent
New approaches for perovskite-based ferroelectric ceramics in energy storage June 28, 2024
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 17, 2024 With the increasing impacts of climate change and resource depletion, dielectric capacitors are becoming key candidates for high-performance energy storage devices. However, various dielectric ceramics, such as paraelectrics, ferroelectrics, and antiferroelectrics, face challenges due to their low polarizability, low breakdown strength, and large hysteresis loss. Therefore, synthesizing novel pe

160 MW North Fork Solar Now Operational in Oklahoma June 27, 2024
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., has signed a $103 million tax credit facilitation agreement with Bank of America for its North Fork Solar Project – a 160 MW development located southwest of Oklahoma City. Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority (OMPA), which serves 42 municipally owned electric systems in Oklahoma, will purchase 100% of […]
ACP Debuts Framework to Support Utility-Scale BESS June 27, 2024
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has published a model ordinance framework providing guidance for state and local governments that are developing siting and permitting rules related to building and operating utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). The framework builds upon ACP’s support for the adoption of the latest safety standards, and incorporates requirements and guidance established by […]
Pacifico Power Nets Financing for Solar+Storage Assets June 27, 2024
Pacifico Power LLC has partnered with Sumitomo Corp. to finance a portfolio of solar photovoltaic (PV) plus battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. Pacifico secured $40 million in project tax equity funding from SCOA for a portfolio consisting of six projects totaling 27 MW of solar PV and 25 MWh of battery storage located in […]

UL establishes fire safety testing protocol for residential energy storage systems June 28, 2024
UL Solutions has announced a new testing protocol that addresses fire service organizations’ demand for enhanced evaluations of battery energy storage systems for residential use. The recently published UL 9540B Outline of Investigation for Large-Scale Fire Test for Residential Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) includes a testing protocol with a robust ignition scenario and enhanced… […]
Rhode Island governor signs bill to create new incentives for energy storage June 27, 2024
On June 26, Governor Daniel McKee signed the 2024 Energy Storage Systems Act into law, a landmark moment in Rhode Island’s journey to a 100% clean energy future. Led by State Senator Dawn Euer and State Representative Arthur Handy, the Act puts Rhode Island’s energy system in a strengthened position. “Energy storage is flexible, reliable,… […]
Renewables surpass 30% of U.S. electrical generation for the first time June 27, 2024
A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data newly released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) confirms that solar has continued its decade-long streak as the nation’s fastest-growing source of electricity. In its latest monthly “Electric Power Monthly” report (with data through April 30, 2024), EIA says the combination of utility-scale and small-scale… […]