Date:00:01 MONDAY 7TH OCTOBERGlobal clean energy enterprise TagEnergy’s Lakeside battery energy storage system (BESS) is now the largest transmission-connected BESS project in the UK following energisation. The 100MW/200MWh facility in Drax, North Yorkshire, England became TagEnergy’s first transmission-connected BESS following successful completion of the commissioning switching program by the project’s onsite team and National Grid engineers. The project is 100 per cent owned and operated by TagEnergy, with Tesla, Habitat Energy and RES as project partners. Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor Tesla provided a system of Tesla Megapack 2XL lithium-ion batteries. Habitat Energy partners as route to market and…

In August 2024, utility-scale generation of solar electricity averaged 63.1 gigawatthours between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. each day in the Lower 48 states, 36% more than for the same hours in August 2023. Additions of solar generating capacity outpaced other resources in the U.S. electric power sector in 2023, and we expect this trend to continue through the end of 2024. In August 2024, a total of 107.4 gigawatts (GW) of solar electricity generating capacity was operating in the Lower 48 states compared with 81.9 GW in August 2023, according to our Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory. Between August and December this…

Introduction As the global community grapples with the pressing challenges of climate change and the depletion of fossil fuels, biofuels are emerging as a critical player in the renewable energy landscape. These sustainable alternatives to gasoline and diesel are derived from organic materials, offering a cleaner and more environmentally friendly source of energy. This article delves into the latest advancements in biofuel technology, examines the potential impact on the renewable energy sector, and discusses future market trends, challenges, and opportunities. Understanding Biofuels Biofuels are produced from biomass, which includes plant materials and animal waste. They can be categorized into three…

The dual use of land for agriculture and solar energy production, known as agrivoltaics, presents a new opportunity for farmers, but whether it makes economic sense for growers is a complex question. A new set of analytical tools developed by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and published in the Journal of Extension helps farmers make an informed choice.”It’s a big, big decision,” says lead author Jill Fitzsimmons, research assistant professor of resource economics and affiliated faculty member at the Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE) at UMass Amherst. “We wanted to come up with a tool that farmers could use…

Hamburg (renewablepress) – End of September, the Nordex Group received orders from Canada totalling 74 N163 turbines with 500 MW capacity. The orders also include a Premium Service for the maintenance of the turbines between 15 and 30 years.Between 2025 and 2026, the Nordex Group will supply the machines as cold climate variants. To ensure high availability of the turbines on site during the demanding winter months, the turbines will also be equipped with the Nordex Advanced Anti-Icing System for rotor blades.The customers’ names and the names of the wind farms are undisclosed.Patxi Landa, Chief Sales Officer at the Nordex…

Solar PV is set to be the driving force behind the world’s rapid expansion of renewable power capacity installations in the coming decade, with solar set to account for 80% of the 5,500GW of new clean energy additions made by 2030.These are the key takeaways from ‘Renewables 2024’, the latest edition of the flagship report of the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report forecasts a “massive” growth in new renewable power additions to 2030, with the 5,500GW set to be added in the remainder of this decade more than three times the capacity added between 2017 and 2023, and roughly…

In the universal competition for the supremacy of renewable energy, China has quickly converted from being one of the biggest contaminators in the world into a forerunner in conservational energy revolution. With significant progresses in foreign wind technology, the country is establishing new benchmarks as well as preparing the scene for a future which is renewable. The unveiling of the biggest wind turbines, including the Mingyang Smart Energy’s revolutionary 20 MW model, is reforming the sector, challenging the boundaries of what is achievable as well as leaving other countries clambering to keep up. Mingyang clever energy reveals globe’s biggest wind turbine, 20 MW…

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of energy production and consumption, staying informed about current trends and statistics is essential for understanding the dynamics of the sector. The Energy Trends September 2024 report, published by the UK Government, provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in energy markets, highlighting significant changes in generation, consumption, and...

Executive Summary The Solar Photovoltaics (PV) market has seen rapid expansion due to technological innovations, policy support, and increasing awareness of climate change. This report explores the current state of the solar PV market, its growth drivers, challenges, and future trends, offering a thorough analysis for stakeholders in the renewable energy sector. Table of Contents...

China’s Sany Renewable Energy claims it has just erected the world’s largest onshore wind turbine. The 15MW prototype was installed earlier this week in northeast China’s Jilin Province. The lovingly named SI-270150 turbine features 430-ft-long blades (131 m), making for a maximum swept area of 616,298 sq ft (57,256 sq m). That’s equivalent to nearly 11 American football fields. According to Sany, it’s also set a record for the largest onshore turbine rotor diameter at 886 ft (270 m), surpassing the previous largest onshore wind turbine on the planet, Goldwind’s 12-MW design launched in 2023 with a 787-ft (240-m) rotor diameter. The 430 ft…