Sustainable development
Tennessee Valley Authority, Ontario Power Generation, and Synthos Green Energy have partnered to develop the GE Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactor technology. This collaboration aims to create a standard design that can be licensed and deployed across multiple jurisdictions, including Canada, the U.S., Poland, and beyond. Key Takeaways: * The
Sustainable development
A technical collaboration agreement has been announced between GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Ontario Power Generation (OPG), and Synthos Green Energy (SGE), aiming to accelerate the global deployment of the GEH BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR). Through this partnership, the companies will invest in the development
Green technology
South African coal, energy, and ferrous markets company Exxaro is moving forward with its renewable energy plans, including a 68 MW solar power plant set to break ground this quarter. The project, worth between R1.52-billion and R1.56-billion, is part of the company's pipeline of opportunities, which
Green technology
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has highlighted the need for telecom operators to transition to renewable energy sources, such as solar power, to reduce noise and environmental pollution from diesel generators in Base Transmission Stations (BTS). With over 54,000 BTS across the country relying on diesel generators, transitioning to
Green technology
The latest report from ResearchAndMarkets.com's Energy & Power Systems (EPS) Technology Outlook (TOE) highlights the integration of paraboidal and solar tower-based concentrated solar power technologies with thermal energy storage systems for uninterrupted renewable energy generation. The report also covers innovations in membrane-free saltwater electrolysis for hydrogen generation,
Green technology
A recent study on artificial intelligence has demonstrated a framework based on transfer learning to predict day-ahead photovoltaic power accurately. This research, conducted at the Polytechnic University Milan, aimed to investigate the effectiveness of advanced forecasting methods, such as machine learning and deep learning, in predicting PV power production. The
Green technology
CarbonMeta Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK:COWI) has won a $6 million contract to deliver solar panels and EarthCrete pavers for a 14 megawatt solar power project in Silt, Colorado. The company has established a 51% owned joint venture subsidiary, CarbonMeta Green Building Materials, with Salvum Corporation to supply over 24,
Green technology
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) has successfully installed solar power facilities on the administrative building roof and grounds of its Matsue Data Center Park, achieving a 100% renewable energy usage rate. The system capacity of the installed solar panels is expected to be approximately 340 MWh in annual electric power
Green technology
Kenya's electricity generator, Kengen, has resorted to using geothermal, wind, and solar power during the day to compensate for the drastic drop in hydroelectric power generation due to the severe drought afflicting the country. Despite this switch, Kengen's acting CEO, Abraham Serem, assured the public that
Green technology
Goa's Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, emphasized the importance of green technology in addressing the climate crisis, citing the state's efforts to establish floating solar power plants, hydrogen energy, and a carbon exchange program as key initiatives. Sawant warned that intellectual property rights and patents can hinder
Green technology
Tucson-based researchers have been awarded a substantial grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to explore the feasibility of agrivoltaics, a method of using land for both growing crops and collecting solar energy. The project, which involves examining the potential of existing commercial solar farms to support agricultural production,
Green technology
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Secretary General Rida Mulyana emphasized the crucial role of the younger generation in accelerating Indonesia's energy transition to Net Zero Emission (NZE) by 2060 or even sooner. In a public lecture attended by 62 students from 34 universities, Rida highlighted the
