A 55-kW solar project on a California church's roof has saved the congregation tens of thousands of dollars in two years, enabling them to reinvest in youth programming and sound system upgrades. The project has outperformed expectations and provided significant financial benefits to the church. The five-acre property remains maintained through the energy savings.
The UK government is proposing stronger cybersecurity rules for electricity and gas sectors, following recent attacks on energy infrastructure in Europe. The plans would apply baseline requirements to all licensed energy organizations, focusing on firewalls, secure configuration, and user access controls. These new rules are intended to enhance the resilience of energy systems against emerging threats and cyberattacks.
Bosa Energy has launched sodium-ion cells for stationary energy storage with a volumetric energy density of 206 Wh/L, targeting the market with its mid-tier battery company status. The new cells are identical in size to existing lithium-ion batteries and can be directly replaced without adjustments. The cell features a mass energy density of 110 Wh/Kg and weighs approximately 4.75 kg.
The DUB20 data center campus in County Wicklow will be Ireland's first Green Energy Park (GEP), featuring solar PV systems capable of generating 6,000 MWh annually and battery energy storage. Co-located with the campus are two onsite energy centers, including one that can export power to the national grid during periods of low renewable output. The project is part of Ireland's Large Energy Users Action Plan (LEAP) and is expected to achieve 80% of utilized power from a renewable source within six years.
Australian startup WinDC has partnered with US-based Armada to deploy modular data centers at renewable energy sites, aiming to reduce curtailment and meet rising demand for energy-intensive computing infrastructure. The portable centers are housed in standard shipping-container sized units, powered by 100% renewable energy, and can be deployed in approximately 90 days. Under the agreement, WinDC will deploy 11 MW of modular data centers across Australia, including locations in New South Wales and Western Australia.
Kyocera Corporation has entered into power purchase agreements (PPAs) with units belonging to Cosmo Energy Holdings, including a solar PPA that will begin next month and a separate wind PPA for a 48 MW wind farm. Under the agreements, Kyocera will supply electricity generated from its solar assets to Cosmo Energy Solutions and receive electricity from the Nakaki wind farm operated by Cosmo Eco Power.
Data center campuses are scaling towards the gigawatt level, straining existing grid infrastructure. To address this issue, data centers must redefine their power strategies in the AI era to ensure a reliable and sustainable energy supply. This shift is critical for maintaining efficient operations and mitigating the risks associated with growing energy demands.
A 1.6GWh grid-forming battery energy storage system has been approved under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) in Queensland, Australia. This approval marks a significant milestone for the project. The system aims to provide grid-forming energy services.
A Maximo robot successfully installed 100 MW of solar power at the AES Bellefield solar complex, marking one of the largest real-world demonstrations of construction robots in utility-scale solar construction. The robot's installation was completed without human intervention, showcasing its capabilities in large-scale renewable energy projects. This achievement highlights the potential of autonomous robots in increasing solar panel installations and reducing labor costs.
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