Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from CIP, Electrified Thermal Solutions, and others.
Germany’s Rhenish Mining Region Reaches 4.4 GW of Renewable Energy Capacity
Germany’s Rhenish mining region has achieved 4.4 GW of installed renewable energy capacity, marking a major investment milestone in the country’s energy transition and coal phase-out strategy. The growth reflects rapid deployment of wind, solar, and other clean energy projects as former lignite mining areas are repurposed for renewable development. With a strong customer focus, the expanding renewable fleet is helping deliver reliable, affordable electricity to households and industries while supporting regional economic transformation. Ongoing innovation in land reuse, grid integration, and hybrid energy systems is improving efficiency and project viability. Key benefits include significant carbon emissions reductions, job creation, enhanced energy security, and long-term value for local communities, reinforcing the Rhenish region’s role as a flagship for Germany’s structural change and clean energy future.
CIP’s 1.2 GW Pumped Storage Project in Washington Secures FERC Licence
A 1.2-GW pumped storage hydropower project developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) in Washington State has secured a key licence from the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), marking a major investment milestone for long-duration energy storage in the US. The approval allows the project to advance toward development, supporting grid reliability as renewable capacity grows. With a strong customer focus, the pumped storage facility is designed to provide flexible, dispatchable power for utilities and grid operators, helping balance supply and demand. The project leverages innovative pumped storage technology to store excess renewable energy and release it during peak demand periods. Key benefits include improved grid stability, enhanced energy security, reduced renewable curtailment, and lower system costs, reinforcing pumped storage’s role in supporting the US clean energy transition.
Electrified Thermal Solutions Commissions First Commercial-Scale Joule Hive Thermal Battery US-based Electrified Thermal Solutions (ETS) has commissioned its first commercial-scale Joule Hive thermal battery, marking a major investment milestone in the electrification of industrial heat. The system converts electricity into high-temperature thermal energy, enabling industrial customers to replace fossil-fuel-based heat with clean, reliable alternatives. With a strong customer focus, the Joule Hive is designed to serve energy-intensive industries by delivering consistent, on-demand heat while reducing operating costs and emissions. The solution leverages innovative thermal storage technology using electrically heated refractory materials, allowing heat to be stored and discharged efficiently at industrial-scale temperatures. Key benefits include significant carbon emissions reductions, improved energy efficiency, fuel flexibility through renewable power, and enhanced energy security. The milestone highlights the growing role of thermal batteries in decarbonising industrial processes and accelerating the global transition to clean energy.
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