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Delmarva Power and Sustainable Maryland Announce 2025 Sustainable Communities Grant Winners

Delmarva Power and Light Company, in partnership with Sustainable Maryland, has announced the 2025 Sustainable Communities Grant winners, awarding $45,000 to four local organizations spearheading innovative environmental stewardship and community resiliency projects across Delaware and Maryland. The grant program supports grassroots initiatives that restore local ecosystems, strengthen critical infrastructure,

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Waste-to-Energy Incineration: A Tainted Solution for the Global South?

The Waste-to-Energy incineration (WTE) industry is gaining traction in the Global South, with many countries investing heavily in thermal technologies that subject waste to high temperatures. The process produces electricity or heat, reducing waste to about a quarter of its original volume. However, despite its perceived benefits, WTE has been

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Sri Lanka's First Tender for Battery Energy Storage System Receives Strong Interest from Investors

Sri Lanka's first tender for a battery energy storage system (BESS) on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis has generated significant interest from investors, with a large number of vendors using Chinese batteries. The tender, issued by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), called for expressions of interest for 160MW of

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Coventry Residents Encouraged to Improve Energy Efficiency with Cutting-Edge Technology

Residents in Coventry are being offered a range of incentives to upgrade their homes with energy-efficient improvements, including the use of drones and virtual reality headsets. Climate change officer Matt Dillow has been working with several retrofit programmes, targeting low-income households with health conditions living in inefficient homes. The programmes

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Solar Power with Storage Now Cheaper than New Thermal Power Plants in India

India is shifting towards renewable energy, with solar power becoming the more affordable option for round-the-clock electricity supply. A recent study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) found that solar power with storage is cheaper than new thermal power plants in the country. The study analyzed the cost implications

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Researchers Develop Advanced Algorithm for Optimizing Flexible Distribution Networks

Scientists at the China Electric Power Research Institute Co. Ltd. have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of algorithms, presenting a novel approach to optimize flexible distribution networks. According to their research, the proposed algorithm can reduce network loss and balance load by controlling the soft open point (SOP)

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Coordinated Optimization Method for Virtual Power Plants and Distribution Networks Considering Distributed Energy Storage and Photovoltaics

The continuous growth of photovoltaic penetration and user electricity consumption has led to significant power imbalances in distribution networks, causing voltage limit violations and increasing power and energy loss in the grid. According to a recent study by the Economic and Technological Research Institute, a coordinated dispatch model between virtual

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Schneider Electric Strengthens Commitment to 800 VDC Infrastructure for Next-Generation Data Centers

Schneider Electric, a leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, is reaffirming its commitment to supporting the industry's transition to 800 VDC energy architectures, crucial for emerging high-density rack systems in next-generation data centers. The company is innovating with a comprehensive systems approach that integrates energy

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Alsym Energy Launches Na-Series Energy Storage Battery

Alsym Energy, a US-based battery technology company, has introduced its Na-Series energy storage battery, designed for non-flammable, non-toxic, and cost-effective applications in data centers, electrification, and renewable energy deployment. Built with abundant, low-cost minerals, the Na-Series batteries offer lower Levelized Cost of Storage (LCOS) and reduced capital and operational expenses.

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KSA Battery Energy Storage System Market Outlook to 2029

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's (KSA) battery energy storage system (BESS) market is valued at USD 5 billion, driven by the increasing demand for renewable energy integration, government initiatives to enhance energy security, and the rising need for grid stability. The market is expected to grow significantly, with

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Waste Energy Corp Achieves Operational Milestone with First Feedstock Delivery

Waste Energy Corp, a clean-energy company, has received its first shipment of feedstock to power its new Midland, Texas facility, marking a significant operational milestone in its mission to divert waste from landfills and convert it into clean energy. This delivery comes as the company prepares to begin commissioning its

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"Major" Faults Found in UK Energy Efficiency Scheme: 22,000-23,000 Homes Affected

A scathing report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed widespread issues with the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme, designed to tackle fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions by installing energy efficiency measures in homes. The report has exposed "clear failures" in the design and setup of

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