Renewables
REA unveils UK ‘Strategy for Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies’
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The UK Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies (REA) has unveiled a strategy to accelerate the country’s transition to net-zero.
Decentralized Energy
Blockchain meets renewables for South African microgrid project
UK headquartered blockchain platform developer Cenfura is partnering with renewable solution provider DNA Global Energy on microgrid development.
Solar
Tower power
The DLR operates the Institute for Solar Research, which researches and develops concentrating solar power (CSP) for solar thermal power plants that convert the sun’s rays into electricity, heat and fuel.
Europe
European initiative launched to scale solar PV value chain
SolarPower Europe and EIT InnoEnergy have launched the European Solar Initiative to capture the anticipated solar PV boom over the next decade.
Renewables
Total sells 50% stake in French renewable energy projects
Global energy company Total has, through its French subsidiary Total Quadran, sold 50% stakes in some two renewable energy projects.
Hydrogen
INEOS launches hydrogen pilot project in Belgium
For the first time in Belgium, hydrogen will be used in a commercial scale cogeneration plant designed to generate electricity and heat from natural gas.
Strategic Development
Shell acquires Next Kraftwerke to strengthen position in renewables trading
Subject to approval by the regulatory authorities, Shell will acquire 100% of Next Kraftwerke’s shares.
Emissions & Environment
Carbon capture innovator completes £8m funding round
Carbon capture technology company C-Capture has announced that it has completed an £8 million ($11.13 million) funding round supported by existing shareholders...
Strategic Development
Masdar to explore renewables opportunities in Kazakhstan
Masdar and Samruk-Kazyna have signed a strategic agreement to explore renewable energy opportunities in Kazakhstan and support the country’s clean-energy objectives.
Renewables
RP Global to develop 1GW renewables project pipeline in Poland
Renewable energy developer RP Global announced that it is investing in the development of PV and wind power projects across Poland.