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Yahoo
21-02-2025
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Renewable energy company plans to revolutionize 14,000 homes with new technology: 'A brighter ... future'
While some companies greenwash their planet-harming behaviors or just outright continue them, others are out there trying to make a difference. Take European renewable energy company Qair, for instance. The company just added another massive solar power project to its already impressive resume, and both thousands of U.K. residents and the planet stand to benefit. In December 2024, Qair received planning permission from local authorities in Buckinghamshire, England, to create a massive solar farm. Dubbed Straws Hadley Solar Farm, this 49.9 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar project will power around 14,000 homes in the town of Aylesbury, according to Renewable Energy Magazine. Those 14,000 homes will soon have affordable, clean energy that is not dependent on a fallible pollution-heavy electric grid. The project covers 56 hectares (about 138 acres) and will reduce Aylesbury's annual carbon pollution by around 12,000 tons. That's the equivalent of planting around 470,000 trees, according to Renewable Energy Magazine. On top of that, the project will also involve the actual planting of trees on the site of Straws Hadley Solar Farm. This will not only reduce carbon pollution further, but it will also help to strengthen the local ecosystem. If you were to install home solar panels, which of these factors would be your primary motivation? Energy independence Lower power bills Helping the planet No chance I ever go solar Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. This new solar farm is the third major solar project Qair approved in 2024. In total, these projects will create 140.9 MWp of renewable energy. That's not all it's been up to, either; the company is currently working in 20 different countries to provide solar power, offshore and onshore wind farms, hydroelectricity, renewable hydrogen, and more. Developments like these offer plenty of hope in a world that can sometimes seem indifferent to environmental issues. As Qair and other companies like it continue to bring renewable energy to the masses, it's nice to feel excited about the prospect of a more sustainable future. Those working on this project certainly are. "[Straws Hadley Solar Farm is] the foundation for building a brighter and more sustainable future as well as helping Qair reach our goal of becoming a leading IPP in the U.K.," Qair project manager Sam Buress said to Renewable Energy Magazine. "I am over the moon for myself and the team." Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
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Company makes major headway with first-of-its-kind battery storage project: 'We're very pleased that it's now been concluded'
A new battery storage project is nearing completion in Borup, Denmark, a region just north of the country's capital city, Copenhagen. According to Renewable Energy Magazine, energy company Nordic Solar has signed a credit agreement with Danish bank Ringkjøbing Landbobank to bring the energy-storage site to fruition. Initial construction of the battery storage project — which has a capacity of 5 megawatts and 10 megawatt-hours — began in the third quarter of 2024, and it is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2025. "It's an important agreement we've entered into with Ringkjøbing Landbobank on our first Danish battery project, and we're very pleased that it's now been concluded," Holger Bang, chief investment officer at Nordic Solar, told Renewable Energy Magazine. Battery storage systems (BESS) offer renewable energy companies, like Nordic Solar, a way to store energy from clean sources, such as solar and wind energy. While these sources can generate tons of power, they are dependent on suitable weather conditions or the time of day. By using BESS, companies can store renewable energy when it's in surplus and release it when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing. Across the globe, battery storage projects are popping up to support the growing needs of clean power. These projects not only bring renewable energy to communities, but they also create thousands of jobs. Transitioning toward clean energy is vital for the health of the planet, but it can also help to cut energy bills and reduce strain on the wider energy grid. Similar projects are popping up all over the world. In Arizona, for example, solar battery developer Recurrent Energy secured financing for storage in Maricopa County, Arizona. While the project is expected to supply renewable energy to over 200,000 homes, it's also estimated to create 200 jobs. More areas financing battery storage systems and supporting the growth of renewable energy projects can help to reduce our reliance on dirty energy. Most power plants still rely on burning coal, gas, and oil to create electricity, which releases planet-warming gases into the atmosphere that trap heat and cause temperatures to rise. Are you able to install solar panels where you live? Yes I'm not sure Only certain kinds No Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. If we can keep our planet cool by utilizing renewable sources, we can limit the negative effects that warmer days bring — including an increased risk of extreme weather, ocean warming, and human health problems. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
