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June 07, 2023
Ikea Adelaide store hosts Australia’s largest commercial microgrid
The Ikea Adelaide store now has Australia’s largest grid-connected commercial microgrid, which features a 1.2 MW rooftop solar system and a 3 MW/3.45 MWh energy storage system supported by Planet Ark Power’s eleXsys energy management system for surplus ex
June 06, 2023Renewable energy set to break records in 2023, IEA says
With the global energy crisis as a catalyst, solar PV and wind are set to lead the largest annual increase in new renewable capacity ever, IEA report shows.
June 05, 2023California aims over 400% growth in clean energy by 2045
California has made major strides in the energy transition from carbon-based fuels to a power supply that is zero emissions by 2045. Governor Gavin Newsom issued an annual report underlining the progress, remarking that the state is“on pace”to reach the g
June 05, 2023Delta Air faces lawsuit over carbon-neutral claims
A consumer class action lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges Delta Air Lines inaccurately billed itself as the world's “first carbon-neutral airline” while relying on carbon offsets that were largely fraudulent.
June 05, 2023Shell buys 1.1 GW of solar projects in Spain
Oil giant Shell has acquired 12 solar projects in Spain with a total capacity of 1.1 GW from renewables developer Isemaren, its head of renewables generation Thomas Brostrom said.
June 02, 2023Extreme heatwave in Southeast Asia sparks concerns over surging energy demands
As temperatures soared above 45°C in South and Southeast Asia in recent weeks, governments faced challenges in meeting unprecedented electricity demands due to the widespread use of air conditioning.
June 02, 2023Germany, Denmark sign offshore wind power cooperation deal
Germany and Denmark have signed an agreement to connect at least 3 GW of wind energy generation capacity on the Danish island of Bornholm to the mainland by the beginning of the 2030s, the German economy ministry said on Thursday.
June 02, 2023Global floating solar to surpass 6 GW by 2031
The global floating solar market is projected to surpass 6 GW by 2031, as PV developers struggle to meet increasing solar demand and turn to alternative technologies for development, according to Wood Mackenzie.
June 01, 2023Japan’s wind sector eyes 140 GW capacity by 2050
Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA) announced on Monday its plan to expand wind capacity to 140 GW by 2050 from less than 5 GW now to meet a third of the country’s electricity demand and help it hit its 2050 carbon neutrality target.
May 31, 2023Indonesia hopes to become regional carbon storage hub
The Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage Center (ICCSC) was established on May 30 with hopes to help propel the country’s agenda to become a regional hub for carbon capture storage (CCS) solution.