Statkraft looks into long-duration energy storage based on saltwater
Statkraft, a Norwegian energy company, is investigating the scalability and commercial viability of Aquabattery’s technology. It will finance a pilot project for between six and 12 months in the Netherlands.
Tesla Cybertruck can power your home and more
The company’s recently launched truck offers 11.5 kW of power output to homes, and 9.6 kW of output via five plugs.
Majority of green hydrogen production plants in India to come up near ports
India’s power minister RK Singh said the majority of the green hydrogen production plants in India are expected to come up near port locations as per the industry feedback. In such cases, desalinized seawater could also be used for green hydrogen production.
The Hydrogen Stream: Rolls-Royce opts for SAF, not hydrogen in large aircraft
Rolls-Royce has told pv magazine that it prefers sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) for large commercial flights, but it continues to invest in hydrogen for mid-size aircraft in partnership with easyJet.
EDF, Scatec Africa win South Africa’s battery procurement auction
The South African Government’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced French utility Électricité de France (EDF) will develop 257 MW of battery energy-storage systems across three projects, while South African renewable energy company Scatec Africa will develop one 103 MW project.
Australian utility tests nickel-hydrogen battery
Australian energy giant AGL will install a nickel-hydrogen battery at its Torrens Island power station site in South Australia as it explores the potential opportunities that the technology could provide for stationary energy storage applications
ReNew signs MoU with Asian Development Bank for $5.3 billion
ReNew has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asian Development Bank for the financing of renewable energy, manufacturing, carbon offset, and green hydrogen projects between 2023 and 2028.
Sadhana Nitro Chem to set up 20 MW green hydrogen plant for self consumption
Chemicals manufacturer Sadhana Nitro Chem plans a 15-20 MW green hydrogen facility for consumption by its current manufacturing facility and expansion of the para Aminophenol plant.
Spanish gas provider tests hydrogen-powered residential water heater tech
Madrileña Red de Gas is testing a heating system prototype developed by Germany company Vaillant that uses exclusively green hydrogen. The 25 kW system is equivalent in shape and size to a current natural gas heating system.
Battery prices down 14% this year, says BloombergNEF
BloombergNEF says it has recorded a 14% decline in battery prices this year, mainly due to cheaper raw materials, following an unprecedented rise in 2022.
