London, 14 October 2024 – Macquarie Group (Macquarie) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Shemara Wikramanayake, has announced that the Australian-headquartered financial services group will support new investment to roll out a network of fast-charging electric vehicle infrastructure nationwide as part of a wider £20 billion of package of planned…

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…

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…

Floating solar photovoltaic panels could supply all the electricity needs of some countries, new research has shown.The study, by researchers from Lancaster and Bangor Universities and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, aimed to calculate the global potential for deploying low-carbon floating solar arrays. The researchers calculated the daily…

Trinasolar, a global leader in smart photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions, has collaborated with Kiwi Solar and Trilect to inaugurate Waikato’s first-ever agrivoltaics project. This initiative marks Trinasolar’s third venture into dual-use agricultural and solar farming in New Zealand.Spanning 6.5 hectares, the new solar farm features 5,740 modules equipped…

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…...

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…

The construction of two major clean energy projects in Shetland has generated £125m for the local islands’ economy. The scale of investment in Shetland’s supply chain comes as the projects prepare for full commercial operations to begin. SSE Renewables and SSEN Transmission developed the projects. Read the full article from…

The UK is a step closer to energy independence as the government launches a new scheme to help build energy storage infrastructure. This could see the first significant long duration energy storage (LDES) facilities in nearly 4 decades, helping to create back up renewable power and bolster the UK’s energy…

Overview The High Line is a pioneering urban renewal project in New York City that transformed a disused elevated railway into a vibrant public park. Initiated in 2006 and officially opened to the public in 2009, the High Line exemplifies sustainable urban design and community-driven revitalization. The project has not…