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The new law aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of Jordan’s electricity infrastructure and introduces the concept of energy storage into the country’s legislation for the first time. November 12, 2024 Marija Maisch By ESS news Jordan has passed a new electricity law that replaces the 2002 temporary legislation and encourages investments in electricity storage and green hydrogen projects under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh has said that the main benefits that distinguish the new law from the previous temporary regulations include provisions for licensed entities involved in the transportation, generation…
An international research team has used data from Beijing’s public transportation system to investigate whether bus depots could house solar installations and energy storage facilities to help reduce the burden on the city’s grid. The researchers say they plan to generalize their proposed model to help other areas estimate the potential return on investment from transforming other civilian infrastructure into energy hubs. November 12, 2024 Patrick Jowett An international research team led by the University of Utah has explored the potential of installing on-site solar and energy storage at existing bus depots. The research is based on a case study…
Enphase Energy says it plans to restructure its operations, reduce its global workforce by 17% (approximately 500 employees and contractors) and close its contract manufacturing site in Mexico. November 11, 2024 Brian Public The bi-directional EV charger from Enphase Energy Image: Enphase Energy Enphase Energy has unveiled plans to cut 17% of its global workforce, affecting a total of around 500 employees and contractors, as part of a major restructuring. The company said in a statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it aims to align its operations and workforce with current business needs, focusing on cost reduction…
That figure would require incentives, regulation and ambition. A study by Clean Energy Latin America (CELA) estimates that Brazil’s storage market should grow at least 12.8% annually through 2040, reaching a cumulative 7.2 GW, excluding customer-side ‘behind the meter’ installations. November 11, 2024 Livia Neves By ESS news Brazilian consultant CELA has said that the inclusion of electrical energy storage systems in a federal government capacity reserve auction, which could take place in June 2025, could strengthen Brazil’s National Interconnected System (SIN) network. “By allowing the storage of renewable energy generated during times of lower demand, we will significantly reduce…
A Belgian-Dutch research group has designed a PV noise barrier that reportedly delivers good performance in terms of power output, driver safety and noise suppression. The payback period was estimated at six to ten years. November 11, 2024 Emiliano Bellini A Belgian-Dutch research team has developed a photovoltaic noise barrier with a ZigZag design for applications along (highway) roads, but also in facade applications of buildings. “Especially in densely populated areas, such as Eindhoven, space for PV installations is limited and living comfort in neighborhoods close to highways is under pressure,” says Fallon Colberts, lead author of the study. pv…
Agence Française de Développement has signed a ZAR 125 million ($7 million) grant agreement with South African utility Eskom to support the development of a hydro storage system project. November 11, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Filiz Elaerts, Unsplash French development agency Agence Française de Développement is investing ZAR 125 million in a hydro storage system project in South Africawhich will be developed by a state-owned company Eskom. The Tubatse Pumped Storage System project will be built in Elias Motsoaledi, Limpopo. It will have a power generation capacity of 1.5 GW, consisting of four 375 MW units, in addition to a…
PV InfoLink says Chinese solar demand this year will reach between 240 GW and 260 GW, while European demand will reach 77 GW to 85 GW. November 11, 2024 Vincent Shaw As the global energy shift continues, PV InfoLink expects solar energy demand to reach 469–533 GW by 2024. However, key markets – China, the United States, Europe and India – are challenged by supply and demand imbalances, policy shifts and economic developments. volatility that could reshape installation demand and dampen growth beyond 2025. As installations ramp up, critical network updates are lagging behind, and rising interest rates and supply…
Singapore is a city-state with high economic activity, high energy consumption and high population density (8,000 people per km2).2). Only about 10% of Singapore’s energy needs could be met by local solar energy. There is no wind or hydropower potential, and offshore solar energy options are limited by adjacent territorial waters and the need to maintain shipping lanes. Currently, Singapore is dependent on imported fossil fuels. In the future, Singapore could source large amounts of solar energy from nearby countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia. This solar energy could be transmitted to Singapore via submarine HVDC cables. Wind energy…
New research from Norway has found that deploying around 140 GW of green hydrogen generation capacity by 2050 could make green hydrogen economically viable in Europe. Reaching this scale could help effectively balance system costs while increasing the integration of renewable energy sources, making green hydrogen a self-sustaining technology without subsidies, the scientists said. November 11, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have investigated the effects of incorporating green hydrogen into the European energy system and found that deploying around 140 GW of green hydrogen generation capacity by 2050 could help hydrogen technologies…
FranklinWH’s residential energy management system is now integrated into EnergyHub’s Edge distributed energy resource management system (DERMS) platform. The partnership will maximize customer hardware choice, supporting the rapid growth of virtual power plants (VPPs) that can be used to curb peak electricity demand and provide additional grid services. “Our partnership with FranklinWH will help maximize the value of VPPs for utilities across North America,” said Matt Johnson, VP Business Development at EnergyHub. “The integration accelerates program growth by allowing residential customers to participate with the devices of their choosing and will help utilities unlock new grid value through inclusion of…