Headline News:
- “Domaine Carneros Takes Control Of Its Energy Future With A Schneider Electric Microgrid” • The Domaine Carneros winery in Napa, California, partnered with Schneider Electric to turn their onsite solar and generator systems into a classic microgrid. Schneider Electric invited CleanTechnica for a tour of the facility and a look at the microgrid. [CleanTechnica]
Domaine Carneros (Schneider Electric image)
- “Austria Regains Electricity Exporter Status Due To Renewable Energy” • Austria regained its status as an electricity-exporting country for the first time since 2009, driven by its transition to clean energy, with electricity exports reaching 4,747 GWh last year. Austrian Power Grid attributed this to a large expansion of renewable energy systems. [MSN]
- “The Warming Planet Is Changing The Ecosystem. It’s Also Bad For Automakers” • When Swedish automaker Volvo opened its proving ground in Kiruna, Sweden, 30 years ago, the mission was clear: “Making sure that our products are truly fit for the harshest of winter conditions.” The area had snow until mid-May in those days. Not any more. [ABC News]
- “2025 Offshore Capacity To Reach 19 GW” • The offshore wind industry is poised for a rebound in 2025, with capacity additions expected to reach 19 GW and sector-wide expenditure projected to hit $80 billion. According to research from Rystad Energy this recovery follows a slowdown at the end of last year, when new installations dropped to about 8 GW. [reNews]
- “Reports Reveal Australia’s Record Renewable Year” • Australia is kicking net zero goals, with three industry reports highlighting the country’s latest milestones, including a record amount of renewable electricity generation and emissions reductions in 2024. Australia’s total greenhouse gas emissions are now 29% below 2005 levels. [Utility Magazine]
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