The Board of Directors of Northvolt AB, Europe’s largest battery manufacturer, announced that it filed for bankruptcy in Sweden on March 12, 2025. Northvolt had filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in the US in November 2024, which provided access to approximately 245 million USD in new financing. At the time they received that financing, they […]
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The Global Electric Vehicle Users Association (GEVA) announced the results of the first global survey on the experiences of electric vehicle users. According to the survey, 92% of electric vehicle owners said their next vehicle will be a zero-emission electric vehicle. Only 1% would switch back to fossil fuels, while 4% said they would prefer […]
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Pioneering Safety and Sustainability A 1MW solar plant at SCEA Robin, a methane production farm in Lyon, France, marks a milestone in sustainable energy integration. Leveraging SolarEdge’s advanced DC-optimized inverter technology, the farm has successfully combined solar energy with methane production, overcoming significant safety challenges. Revolutionizing Energy Savings The installation spans 8,000 square meters of […]
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Heat pump costs in Germany are almost twice as high as in the UK. According to a study by Octopus Energy and RWTH Aachen University, an 8kW air-water heat pump costs around €28,000 in Germany compared to around €14,000 in the UK. The price difference is due to higher technical requirements, different incentive structures, taxation […]
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Our member Solis has once again been named to the Tier 1 Power Inverter List by BloombergNEF (BNEF) for Q1 2025, reinforcing its position as a global leader in solar technology. This prestigious recognition highlights Solis’ ongoing commitment to excellence, innovation, and reliability in the renewable energy sector. For the past 20 years, Solis has […]
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The Dutch solar grid is vulnerable to cyber attacks, according to a recent study. Secura, a cybersecurity firm, analyzed hacker forums on the dark web over a six-month research period and found that the Netherlands’ solar infrastructure faces the most common threats. Following interviews with experts, particularly in the energy sector, the research revealed that […]
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The US has announced its withdrawal from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), an initiative to support developing countries to transition from coal to clean energy. With the Donald Trump administration’s decision to halt international climate funding, countries such as South Africa, Indonesia and Vietnam will have to continue their projects without US support. The […]
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A quarry in Biel, Switzerland, uses the world’s largest electric vehicle, a 110-ton dump truck, to transport lime and marl stones from the mountain to the cement factory. And it does it without using any energy. But how is this possible? The 45-ton eDumper climbs up a 13% slope to pick up 65 tons of […]
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Australian state of New South Wales to sign 14 GWh long-term energy storage contract Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) Services has announced that nearly 14 GWh of long-term energy storage (LDES) projects have been successful in the latest competitive auction under the New South Wales Roadmap. A total of 1.03 GW/13.79 GWh was allocated for […]
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Phase 1 (200MW/400MWh) of the 2-phase project started commercial operation today. A further 100 MW will be added in 2026, bringing the total to 300 MW/600 MWh. The total capacity of this project is equivalent to powering 3.1 million homes in Scotland for 2 hours (there are 2,509,300 homes in Scotland). When completed, the project […]
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