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Day: May 9, 2023

Linxon signs new agreement with Available Power

Linxon and Available Power have signed an exclusive agreement for the 100 MW/200 MWh Greenport Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Austin, Texas. This agreement strengthens their strategic partnership to accelerate the energy transition in the Texas ERCOT market.

Air Products Announces Two New Global Carbon Monoxide Projects

Air Products, the world’s leading industrial gases company, is investing in the construction of two new carbon monoxide (CO) production plants in Texas, with a combined capacity of more than 70 million standard cubic feet per day. These facilities will strengthen the world’s largest CO pipeline system.

LS Power to acquire 2.1 GW of natural gas generation portfolio

LS Power continues its expansion into the energy sector by announcing the acquisition of 2,145 MW of natural gas generating capacity in northern ERCOT, Texas. This acquisition strengthens LS Power’s energy transition portfolio, which also includes renewable energy, energy storage and transportation infrastructure.

Wärtsilä and EDF Renewables UK join forces for battery project

Wärtsilä, the Finnish technology group, will supply a large-scale energy storage system to EDF Renewables UK to support the UK’s transition to a decarbonized electricity system. This project will strengthen the resilience of the power grid and contribute to the country’s carbon neutrality goals.

Sonnedix signs 10-year power purchase agreement with Equinix

Sonnedix announces the signing of a major agreement with Equinix to purchase solar power generated in Spain over a 10-year period. This transaction represents Sonnedix’s largest in Europe to date and marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration with a global leader in digital infrastructure.

Germany: debate on a price cap for electricity until 2030

Germany plans to freeze electricity prices for the most energy-intensive industries until 2030. The scheme is intended to lock in almost 80% of the electricity of the most energy-intensive companies operating internationally at 6 cents per kWh.

France: a 4th electric battery plant under study

A fourth electric battery factory is planned in Dunkirk, France. The solid state batteries from this plant will provide longer range, increased safety, fewer fires and faster charge times than current lithium-ion batteries.