Headline News:
- “‘Europe’s Largest’ Solar Power Facility Comes Online As The Industry Faces Coronavirus Challenges” • A 500-MW PV plant, described by Spanish utility Iberdrola as “Europe’s largest,” is sending energy to the grid, a welcome bright spot for an industry that in the months ahead could experience difficulties brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. [CNBC]
Building a solar farm (Iberdrola image)
- “Oil Producers Agree To Cut Production By A Tenth” • Opec producers and allies have agreed to cut output by around 10% to counter the slump in demand caused by coronavirus lockdowns. The group said it would cut output in May and June by 10 million barrels to help prop up prices. The cuts will then be gradually eased until April 2022. [BCC]
- “Green Hydrogen Pipeline Surges On A Wave Of Announced Mega-Projects” • The pipeline of electrolyzers to produce hydrogen from renewable energy has nearly tripled in just five months, Wood Mackenzie said. It updated green hydrogen data in a report published last October, following an avalanche of new project announcements. [Greentech Media]
- “Energy Storage In Emerging Markets To Increase By Over 40% Every Year Until 2025: IRENA” • Battery storage systems are emerging as a potential solution for integrating solar and wind renewables in power systems across the globe. The systems have the unique capability to absorb quickly, hold, and then reinject electricity. [Mercom India]
- “Study Suggests Economic Boom From Renewable Energy” • “Opportunities for Meeting Commercial and Industrial Demand for Renewable Energy in Indiana,” a Wood Mackenzie report, says Indiana could see more than $5 billion in investment and nearly 25,000 new jobs if additional renewable energy options were available. [Inside INdiana Business]
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April 10 Green Energy News posted first on Green Energy Times
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