Second round of new hydrogen projects will accelerate development of innovative new industry and boost energy security

Press Release – 7 April 2025 – RenewableUK Welcoming the Government’s announcement that 27 hydrogen projects have been shortlisted for the next stage of the second Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR2), supporting low-carbon hydrogen production in the UK, RenewableUK’s Director of Future Electricity Systems Barnaby Wharton said: “This is great news as the second round of new hydrogen projects will accelerate the development of an innovative new … Continue reading Second round of new hydrogen projects will accelerate development of innovative new industry and boost energy security

Impact Newswire09/04/202509/04/2025

Asia, Europe

Hitachi Energy selected for 950-km HVDC transmission system to deliver 6 GW of renewable energy in India

Press Release – Zurich, Switzerland – 03.04.2025 – Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Limited, a subsidiary of Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (“AESL”), has awarded a major contract to a consortium comprising Hitachi Energy and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). The contract will see the consortium design and deliver high-voltage direct current (HVDC) terminals to transmit renewable energy from the Bhadla area of Rajasthan to the … Continue reading Hitachi Energy selected for 950-km HVDC transmission system to deliver 6 GW of renewable energy in India

Impact Newswire07/04/202507/04/2025

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

Impact Newswire04/04/202504/04/2025

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

Impact Newswire03/04/202503/04/2025

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

Impact Newswire02/04/202502/04/2025

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

Impact Newswire19/03/202519/03/2025

United States

Geothermal Developer Ignis H2 Energy Raises $12.5M in Series A First Close

Funds to Advance Exploration Projects in USA, Turkey, Indonesia & Italy Press Release – February 19, 2025 – HOUSTON – Ignis H2 Energy Inc. (“Ignis Energy”), a geothermal exploration and development startup, announced today the successful first closing of its Series A funding round, securing $12.5 million from a consortium of investors, including leading funds and private individuals. The funding round was led by alfa8 … Continue reading Geothermal Developer Ignis H2 Energy Raises $12.5M in Series A First Close

Impact Newswire25/02/202525/02/2025

Asia

Tata Power partners with Amazon Web Services to Drive Smart & Consumer-Centric Energy Transition in India

Media Release – National, 20th February, 2025: Tata Power- one of India’s largest integrated power companies with presence across T&D, Generation, Trading, Renewables (including Manufacturing), and Energy as a Service (EaaS) – has embarked on a data-driven transformation with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate the country’s transition to a greener, smarter, and more consumer-centric energy ecosystem. Tata Power is strengthening operational efficiencies, enhancing grid resilience, and … Continue reading Tata Power partners with Amazon Web Services to Drive Smart & Consumer-Centric Energy Transition in India

Impact Newswire25/02/202525/02/2025

United States

EDF Renewables North America and Power Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Announce Commercial Operation of Desert Quartzite

Press Release – January 31, 2025 – SAN DIEGO – EDF Renewables North America (EDFR) and Power Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Inc. (PSEI) today announced that their jointly owned Desert Quartzite Solar+Storage Project achieved operational status in December 2024. The electricity generated from the 375 megawatt (MWdc)/300MWac solar project, combined with a 150 MWac/4-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) is delivered to Clean Power Alliance (CPA), under a 20-year power … Continue reading EDF Renewables North America and Power Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Announce Commercial Operation of Desert Quartzite

Impact Newswire10/02/202510/02/2025