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GOGLA and IKEA
Europe

GOGLA and IKEA Foundation unveil new resources to enhance off-grid solar’s climate impact

Press Release – Barbados, 13th March 2025 – Today, at the Sustainable Energy for All Global Summit, GOGLA, the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry, launched three key resources to better evaluate and enhance off-grid solar technologies’ contribution to climate resilience and adaptation: Off-Grid Solar Resilience and Adaptation Framework (beta version),  Off-Grid Solar Resilience and Adaptation Sector Guidance, and the  Powering Climate Resilience: … Continue reading GOGLA and IKEA Foundation unveil new resources to enhance off-grid solar’s climate impact

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Climate Policy
United States

Amazon deforestation threatens Brazil’s energy security and generates billions in losses for the electricity sector

Brazil‘s two largest hydroelectric power plants have a combined annual loss of 3.8 thousand GWh of energy due to deforestation.  Press Release – 31 March, 2025 – The deforestation of the Amazon forest is costing Brazil immensely. An unprecedented study by Climate Policy Initiative/PUC-RIO (CPI/PUC-RIO) and Amazon 2030 identifies that the Itaipu and Belo Monte plants, together, lose the equivalent of the electricity consumption of 1.5 million people due to the deforestation of the Amazon raiforest. The energy generation loss causes an annual shortfall of more than US$ 200 million in revenue for the plants. “Hydropower is a renewable, inexpensive source of generation that provides greater flexibility for operating the electricity system. But it is also a source that is very … Continue reading Amazon deforestation threatens Brazil’s energy security and generates billions in losses for the electricity sector

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GE Vernova and MIT launch new alliance to accelerate energy innovation
United States

GE Vernova and MIT launch new alliance to accelerate energy innovation

GE Vernova to commit $50 million over five years in new partnership to drive breakthrough energy innovation and develop future industry leaders CAMBRIDGE, MA (March 31, 2025) – GE Vernova and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have entered into a new strategic alliance aimed at advancing cutting-edge energy technologies and fostering the next generation of power industry leaders. The new collaboration cements a growing relationship … Continue reading GE Vernova and MIT launch new alliance to accelerate energy innovation

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MayMaan and SPIE Nederland Forge Partnership
Europe

MayMaan and SPIE Nederland Forge Partnership

MayMaan and SPIE Nederland Forge Partnership to Accelerate Energy Transition in Europe Press Release – SPIE Nederland and MayMaan have partnered to tackle network congestion challenges in Europe and drive the energy transition forward. By combining MayMaan’s innovative water-based fuel technology with SPIE’s expertise in energy infrastructure, the collaboration aims to transform how off-grid power is generated, distributed, and consumed, creating a more sustainable future. … Continue reading MayMaan and SPIE Nederland Forge Partnership

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NGA Releases Playbook for Responding to Energy Emergencies
United States

NGA Releases Playbook for Responding to Energy Emergencies

Press Releases – Mar. 19, 2025 – WASHINGTON – The National Governors Association (NGA) released a playbook to help support Governors and state energy officials in developing communications strategies to respond to energy emergencies. Titled “Public Communications Playbook for Energy Emergencies,” the playbook outlines guidance and best practices to help state and territory leaders develop strategic plans and processes to coordinate response efforts and communicate effectively with response … Continue reading NGA Releases Playbook for Responding to Energy Emergencies

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Ricardo joins the Australian Hydrogen Council
Untied Kingdom

Ricardo joins the Australian Hydrogen Council

Press Release – 18 March 2025 – Ricardo, a global leader in clean energy and environmental solutions, has joined the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC), marking a significant step in its commitment to advancing the hydrogen industry and supporting the transition to sustainable energy. This partnership aligns with Ricardo’s focus on clean energy technologies and its expertise in engineering, environmental solutions, and energy systems, positioning the … Continue reading Ricardo joins the Australian Hydrogen Council

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Photo: During a fireside chat at CERAWeek 2025, National Grid CEO John Pettigrew, right, discussed National Grid Partners' new $150M commitment to fund artificial intelligence startups. At left is Eduard Sala de Vedruna, Vice President of S&P Global Commodity Insights.
Untied Kingdom

National Grid Partners commits $100 million to invest in AI startups advancing the future of energy

Press Release – 17th March 2025 – On Wednesday 12 March 2025, National Grid Partners – our corporate venture capital and innovation arm – announced a commitment to invest $100 million (₤77.3m) in artificial intelligence (AI) startups that are advancing the future of energy. The funds will accelerate development of a more efficient, resilient and dynamic grid that supports economic growth, reduces customer costs, helps … Continue reading National Grid Partners commits $100 million to invest in AI startups advancing the future of energy

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NRG
United States

NRG Energy Announces $2.5 MM Investment in Equilibrium Energy

Investment supports NRG through advanced planning technology Press Release – Mar 12, 2025  – HOUSTON – NRG Energy Inc. today announced a $2.5 MM investment in Equilibrium Energy, an energy technology platform that leverages AI to enhance energy portfolio optimization capabilities. With this investment, NRG aims to gain market intelligence and explore solutions to address grid volatility created by load growth, intermittent renewable generation, and … Continue reading NRG Energy Announces $2.5 MM Investment in Equilibrium Energy

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Wood 
Europe

Wood launches Middle East energy transition centre

Press release – 12 March 2025 – Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, announces the launch of a highly specialist centre for technical, strategic and economic energy transition solutions in Abu Dhabi. The ‘energy transition hub’ directly serves clients in the Middle East region, bringing together the advisory and technical expertise required to deliver energy diversification and net zero goals. The hub’s collective of … Continue reading Wood launches Middle East energy transition centre

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