Decentralized Energy
Israeli innovators, Nokia, partner for rural electrification in Asia
Aquarius Engines has signed a partnership agreement with Nokia to provide minigrids in remote areas of the Philippines, and other Asian countries.
Smart Grid T&D
Raft of energy tech planned for UK smart hub virtual power...
The project includes several innovative energy start-ups contributing new technologies, and work is set to ramp up after the easing of Britain’s lockdown restrictions.
Renewables
ENGIE wins contract in Hawaii’s largest renewables procurement initiative
Hawaiian Electric Company has selected a subsidiary of ENGIE for the installation of a 60 MW solar energy plant and a 240 MWh battery energy storage plan.
Renewables
Citi unveils $1.5bn green bond to combat climate change
Citi has unveiled its first US dollar denominated green bond to finance environmental-friendly projects.
Decentralized Energy
COVID-19 emergency support package to electrify health centres in Africa
An emergency relief fund to provide healthcare organisations on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa with reliable power has been awarded to a solar home system provider, Lumos.
India
Discussion recording: RTM – An introduction to real-time electricity markets
This virtual discussion deliberates discussions around the implementation framework of Real-Time Electricity Markets in India.
Renewables
Uzbekistan issues tender for 100 MW wind project
In Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Energy has announced the launch of a tender for the development of a 100MW wind power plant.
Strategic Development
Ed’s Note: Spotlight on new tech
For some time the energy industry has focused on the challenge of how to manage the intermittency of renewables.
Energy Storage
On-site power, energy storage play crucial roles at POWERGEN Intl 2020
POWERGEN International is strengthening bonds with the on-site power and energy storage industries, both of which will play crucial roles in the future of power generation.
Strategic Development
The new ecosystem: Where will winners come from in energy future?
By Tim Lieuwen, Executive Director of the Strategic Energy Institute at the Georgia Institute of Technology .......................................................................
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