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(Image by StockSnap from Pixabay) The California Public Utilities Commission has issued a decision allowing renewable energy systems to be approved to interconnect to the electric grid using an energy export schedule (a Limited Generation Profile, or LGP) designed to avoid grid impacts. This approach, which leverages California’s public grid data, is meant to reduce…
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A NineDot battery energy storage system. (Courtesy: NineDot) The US energy storage market broke previous records for deployment across all segments in the final quarter of 2023, with 4,236MW/12,351MWh installed over the period. That’s a 100% increase from Q3, according to a new report. For the first time, the grid-scale segment exceeded 3GW deployed in…
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General Dynamics Electric Boat has christened the Virginia-class submarine Idaho (SSN 799) at its shipyard in Groton, Connecticut. Electric Boat and its partner Newport News Shipbuilding share construction of the Virginia class in a teaming agreement. The vessel has been designed for the full range of 21st-century mission requirements, including anti-submarine and surface ship warfare…
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A joint collaboration between vertical farm Ro-Gro, plant and microbiology research institute the John Innes Centre, food and health bioscience facility, the Quadram Institute, and indoor farming tech firm LettUs Grow has resulted in the very first pea shoots biofortified with vitamin B12 coming to market. The pea shoots grown in Ro-Gro’s vertical farm in…
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Image credit: Iberdrola Iberdrola presented an updated strategy at its Capital Markets Day this week, where the Spanish energy giant announced plans to invest €41 billion ($44 billion) in grid upgrades and renewables worldwide. The company also plans to employ 10,000 people by 2026 in an effort to accelerate electrification. According to Iberdrola, electrification across…
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Arla Foods has announced a commitment to take its export ambitions to meet increased demand for dairy products through ambitious exports. The cooperative said the move reflects the cooperative’s commitment to its farmer owners to return the best price for their milk. As part of the investment, Arla’s Devon based creamery, Taw Valley, will be…
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Image courtesy 123rf Elia Group and Ørsted launched a joint paper to help Europe overcome the barriers impeding the development of hybrid projects that link two or more countries together. The paper aims to help Europe harness the full renewable energy potential of its seas and ensure equitable distribution of clean power amongst countries. The…
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Young’s Seafood, the UK’s leading fish and seafood company, is building on the success of its No.1 bestselling Chip Shop range with the launch of its new Chip Shop Mini Fish Fillets. Coated in Young’s Chip Shop’s patented technology to deliver its crispy, bubbly batter the Mini Fish Fillets have been developed to bring new…
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Leading industrial automation and robotics supplier FANUC UK has welcomed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement to fully fund apprenticeships in small businesses. Taking effect from 1 April 2024, the move is expected to reduce costs and burdens for businesses and deliver more opportunities for people aged up to 21 to kick start their careers. In…
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Keeping the electrical grid humming is one focus of artificial intelligence research at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. (Photo by Andrea Starr | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) A broad alliance of energy industry leaders is supporting the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) national laboratories’ efforts to help modernise the energy grid. Idaho National Laboratories, the National…
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