Nigeria’s Grid Gets a 700MW Boost—How Virien’s Tech Can Take It Further
Nigeria is focusing on expanding its grid infrastructure to support the integration of large-scale renewable energy projects, aiming to improve energy access and reliability.
South Africa’s Renewable Energy Masterplan: A Blueprint for Progress and How Virien Fits In
South Africa approves the SAREM plan to boost renewable energy and storage, aiming for energy security and industrial growth. Virien's sodium batteries and 9 Phase Generator can contribute to this vision.
Pakistan Champions Green Skills and Climate Innovation Amid Global Sustainability Push
Pakistan is making strides towards green industrialization by focusing on green skills and climate innovation, but faces economic and climate challenges. Sodium battery technology offers a potential solution for energy storage.
Kassø’s E-Methanol Earns First EU Green Fuel Certification
Denmark's Kassø facility receives the first EU certification for green e-methanol, highlighting the potential of e-fuels. Reliable renewable energy storage, like sodium batteries, is crucial for scaling such projects.
Trump’s Tariffs Hit the Solar Industry: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
New US tariffs on imported solar panels and components could increase costs, but stockpiles offer a buffer. Rising electricity rates might still drive solar adoption, where sodium batteries can provide a cheaper storage alternative.
Gentari’s Major Solar-Plus-Storage Project: Accelerating Australia's Clean Energy Transition
Gentari begins a large-scale solar and battery storage project in Australia, aiming to deliver reliable green power to the Orana Renewable Energy Zone.
Wind and Solar Overtake Coal in the U.S.: Navigating the Complex Path to Net-Zero
In 2024, wind and solar surpassed coal in US electricity generation for the first time. However, increased natural gas use offset some emission benefits, highlighting the need for storage solutions.
The Impact of U.S. Battery Storage Expansion on the Energy Sector
US utility-scale battery storage capacity saw a significant 66% increase in 2024, enhancing grid reliability and renewable energy integration.
Advancing Australia's Green Hydrogen Future: The Impact of the Murchison Project
Australia's Murchison Green Hydrogen Project receives significant funding to produce green ammonia for export, highlighting the potential of hydrogen in decarbonization.
Scaling Nigeria’s Solar Mini-Grids: The Role of Affordable Energy Storage
Nigeria's deployment of solar mini-grids is providing electricity to many households, offering climate and economic benefits, but faces funding challenges where cost-effective storage is key.
Great British Energy's £180M Solar Initiative: Transforming Public Services
Great British Energy invests in solar panels for UK schools and NHS sites to cut costs and boost sustainability, emphasizing the need for energy storage for consistent power.
Addressing Solar Energy's Storage Challenge Amidst Record Growth
A record 553 GW of new solar capacity was added globally in 2024, led by China and the US, underscoring the need for better grid integration and energy storage.
Ireland’s Energy Demand Surgee
Ireland is projected to experience a significant increase in electricity demand due to data centers and electric vehicles, highlighting the critical need for renewable energy and advanced energy storage for grid stability.
New Nantwich Solar Farm
A new solar farm approved near Nantwich, UK, will power thousands of homes, underscoring the UK's commitment to renewable energy and the necessity of energy storage for grid reliability.
Can Texas Maintain Its Clean Energy Leadership?
Legislative changes in Texas, particularly SB 388, threaten to hinder the state's renewable energy growth by favoring traditional energy sources over solar and wind, and overlooking the role of battery storage.
Integrating Transparent Solar Technology with Advanced Energy Storage
Transparent solar panels offer a new way to generate energy by integrating into windows and devices, with ongoing efforts to improve their efficiency and the necessity of energy storage.
Transforming Olive Waste into Clean Energy
Tunisian startup Bioheat converts olive oil production waste into eco-friendly fuel briquettes, offering a sustainable alternative to firewood and highlighting the potential of biomass energy with storage.
Advancing New York's Renewable Energy
The Cider Solar Farm in New York is set to be the state's largest, powering over 120,000 homes, emphasizing the need for energy storage to ensure grid stability.
Global Clean Energy Milestones: The Imperative for Advanced Energy Storage Solutions
Finland closes its last coal plant, and South Korea invests heavily in renewables, both highlighting the importance of energy storage for managing the variability of clean energy sources.