In an era of producing multiple forms of renewable electricity, the transmission of this high-voltage energy is becoming increasingly important. Anbaric often uses high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology, heralded as one of the “advanced transmission technologies” in the 2005 Energy Policy Act, which provided for the development of a stronger … [continued]
The private sector is a big part of the fresh plan to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in the United States. 50 industry partners have offered commitments/targets to help do so in collaboration with the Obama’s administration and its newest commitments to transportation electrification. Related Stories: Obama Admin. (Announces $4.5 Billion In DOE Loan … [continued]
The UK electricity System Operator, National Grid, has released a report that concludes the UK will likely miss its 2020 renewable energy targets. According to National Grid, the System Operator of the country’s gas and electricity systems, in none of the four Future Energy Scenarios will the UK meet its … [continued]
A press release via Eartnetworks.com notes that Weather Bug announced on January 29, 2016, that a market study finds WeatherBug Home delivers 3x higher HVAC energy savings (combined with a connected/smart thermostat) than when a home is simply using a connected/smart thermostat (but not WeatherBug Home). Clients in a national grid study saved 11.4% more on … [continued]
New official statistics have shown that 2015 was a record year for wind energy generation in the UK. According to official figures provided by National Grid, and analysed by the country’s wind and marine renewable energy trade body, RenewableUK, 2015 saw onshore and offshore wind farms supply their largest ever … [continued]
Scotland’s renewable output during September hit a “big jump” according to WWF Scotland, which pointed out the unseasonal weather was a boon for the industry’s electricity generation. Local environmental groups revealed that Scotland’s monthly output of renewable energy for September was up, thanks in part to the unseasonal weather that … [continued]
Originally published on Energy Post. By Karel Beckman Steve Holliday, CEO of National Grid, the company that operates the gas and power transmission networks in the UK and in the northeastern US, believes the idea of large coal-fired or nuclear power stations to be used for baseload power is “outdated”. “From … [continued]
National Grid has released a new report which confirms that the only way the UK can achieve all its renewable and carbon targets is to go green. National Grid is one of the world’s largest investor-owned energy companies, and runs electricity systems across Britain and the north-east of the US. … [continued]
The world’s largest renewable energy company and regular deal-maker SunEdison has announced that it has closed financing and begun construction on a 185 MW wind energy project set to be developed in Maine, US. The Bingham Wind Project is set to be located in Somerset County, and upon completion is expected … [continued]
There comes a time in every guy’s life when he realises that he is just as stereotypical as every other male in the world. I had to come to the terms that, despite many differences, when it comes to big toys, I am just like every other guy in the … [continued]
