Articles tagged with "renewable-power"
The Yangtze River Is Becoming the World’s Largest Electrified Trade Corridor - CleanTechnica
The article highlights the launch of the Gezhouba, a 13,000-ton all-electric bulk carrier on China’s Yangtze River, marking a significant milestone in the electrification of inland shipping. Equipped with 24 MWh of containerized lithium battery modules, the vessel can travel approximately 500 km on a single charge. Its home port in Yichang features the first dedicated charging station on the Yangtze, signaling the transition from electric shipping as a concept to a practical reality. This development is part of a broader, staged electrification process in port and shipping operations, beginning with electric cranes and yard equipment, extending to tugs and harbor craft, and now reaching inland and short-sea vessels. The ultimate goal is for ports to become full energy hubs that support deep-sea hybrid ships and stabilize regional power grids. The Yangtze River corridor exemplifies this transformation, supported by a robust energy infrastructure that delivers over 30 TWh of renewable power annually via ultra-high-vol
energyelectrificationlithium-batteriesrenewable-powerelectric-shippingenergy-infrastructureUHVDC-transmissionHow Ava Community Energy Is Saving Millions Of Dollars - CleanTechnica
Ava Community Energy has saved residents of Stockton and Lathrop over $4.4 million on energy bills within just six months by offering its Bright Choice plan, which provides a 5% discount on electricity generation rates compared to PG&E. Ava became the default electricity provider for these cities on April 1, 2025, enabling customers to benefit immediately from these savings. The agency achieves lower rates by competitively purchasing clean power, operating with low overhead as a local government entity, and reinvesting excess revenue into the community rather than paying dividends to shareholders. In addition to cost savings, Ava supports electric vehicle (EV) adoption through various programs. For home EV charging, Ava partners with Optiwatt to manage charging times, aligning them with periods of abundant and cheaper renewable energy to reduce grid strain. Ava also launched a public fast-charging network, starting with a location in downtown Oakland, to serve those without home charging access. Furthermore, Ava offers incentives and resources to help customers transition to
energyclean-energyrenewable-powerelectric-vehiclesvirtual-power-plantenergy-savingsmanaged-chargingOpenAI to launch AI data center in Norway, its first in Europe
OpenAI announced plans to launch Stargate Norway, its first AI data center in Europe, in partnership with British AI cloud infrastructure provider Nscale and Norwegian energy firm Aker. The data center will be a 50/50 joint venture between Nscale and Aker, with OpenAI as an off-taker purchasing capacity from the facility. Located near Narvik, Norway, the site will leverage the region’s abundant hydropower, cool climate, and mature industrial base to run entirely on renewable energy. The initial phase will deliver 230 megawatts (MW) of capacity, expandable to 290 MW, and is expected to operate 100,000 Nvidia GPUs by the end of 2026. The facility will incorporate advanced cooling technology and reuse excess heat to support low-carbon enterprises locally. This initiative aligns with Europe’s broader push for AI sovereignty, data sovereignty, and sustainable infrastructure, as the EU recently announced multi-billion euro investments to build AI factories and enhance compute power within the bloc.
energydata-centerAI-infrastructurerenewable-powerhydropowerliquid-coolingNvidia-GPUsPoll: Two-thirds of Canadians favour developing clean energy over fossil fuels, while 85% wish to maintain or increase federal climate action - Clean Energy Canada
A recent survey by Abacus Data for Clean Energy Canada reveals strong Canadian support for prioritizing clean energy development over fossil fuels. Two-thirds (67%) of respondents favor investing in clean energy projects such as critical minerals, renewable power, and energy storage, compared to 33% who prefer conventional fossil fuel projects like oil, gas, and LNG. While both sectors are seen as important to Canada’s economy over the next decade, clean energy holds a slight edge, especially among those who view one sector as "very important." This reflects a broad consensus that clean energy will play a crucial role in the country’s future. Support for federal climate action remains robust amid ongoing climate challenges, with 85% of Canadians wanting the government to maintain or increase efforts to combat climate change. Only 14% believe the government should reduce its climate initiatives. This support spans regions and political affiliations, including 72% in Alberta and 70% of Conservative supporters. Younger Canadians (ages 18-29) are particularly
clean-energyrenewable-powerenergy-storageclimate-actionsustainable-constructionlow-carbon-materialselectric-vehicle-chargingB.C.’s new action plan is not only about clean power. It’s a step toward sustainable affordability
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