Netherlands’ largest wastewater heat pump goes online in Utrecht
The largest heat pump in the Netherlands is now online at the Utrecht sewage treatment plant. It generates heat up to 75 C for the local network by using purified hot wastewater from a regional water authority.
Jackery, Geneverse present new residential energy storage system
The two US-based companies are showcasing their new home energy system with up to 123.2 kWh of storage at RE+ 2024 event in the United States. The new product has four MPPTs, with a max current of 16 A per string.
Enact Systems expands PV installer, buyer platform
The US-based platform for buyers and installers of solar and energy storage projects has added several new productivity features, as well as German and Spanish language support. It also has some additional third-party application program interface (API) integrations.
The Hydrogen Stream: Hamburg to install 100 MW electrolyzer system
The Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub has tapped Siemens Energy to provide and install six electrolyzers for a 100 MW system, with construction set to begin next year and commercial operation expected by 2027.
Anker SOLIX brings latest solar and storage solutions to RE+
Anker SOLIX’s new microinverters are optimizing solar production and storage for homeowners according to Shaun Xiong, board member and general manager of the company’s charging business. He says the company is also well on its way to achieving its goal of zero plastic packaging by 2027.
GCL breaks ground on 2.4 GW pumped storage plant in China
With a total investment of around CNY12.5 billion ($1.76 billion), the project located in Jiande City, Zhejiang Province, is expected to commence power generation before 2030.
Ice-source heat pump system for residential applications
UK scientists designed a new heat pump concept that they claim could be particularly beneficial to newly developed areas or potential residential complexes. The system uses ice or ice slurry as the heat source and its energy consumption is reportedly lower than that of several types commercially available heat pumps.
Australian redox flow battery manufacturer ramps up capacity
Allegro Energy, an Australian redox flow battery developer, aims to “rapidly accelerate” its manufacturing capacity after closing a AUD 17.5 million ($11.6 million) funding round that attracted major domestic and international investors.
Midea presents 4.5 kW residential heat pump
The Chinese manufacturer said its new propane heat pump doesn’t need an outdoor unit and is able to operate with temperatures down to -20 C.
Bolivia picks companies from China, Italy, France, Australia for lithium projects
The Bolivian National Strategic Public Company for Lithium Deposits (YLB) says it has selected companies from China, Italy, France, and Australia to negotiate lithium exploitation projects and evaluate their mineral processing proposals.
