Welcome to today's Green Tech Daily Digest! Here are the top 6 stories making waves in renewable energy and sustainable technology.
1. Nevada Desert to Host 600 MW 'Sunstone' Solar Farm, Boosting Grid Resilience
The Nevada Public Utilities Commission today approved plans for the 'Sunstone' solar farm, a 600 MW project developed by BrightHarvest Energy. Located near Beatty, the farm will integrate advanced bifacial modules and a 150 MW/600 MWh battery storage system, providing significant clean power to the state's growing energy demands by late 2028.
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2. Floating Wind Technology Hits Major Milestone in North Sea, Unlocking Deeper Waters
Equinor announced today the successful full-scale deployment and grid connection of its new 15 MW floating wind turbine prototype, 'Aeolus-X', off the coast of Norway. This breakthrough demonstrates the viability of large-scale floating wind farms in previously inaccessible deep-water regions, paving the way for the 1.2 GW 'Nordavind' project slated for Final Investment Decision by late 2027.
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3. Gigafast Charging Network Expands Across U.S. Interstates for Electric Trucks
EVConnect and major logistics firms announced a joint venture to deploy 800 high-power charging stations dedicated to heavy-duty electric trucks across key U.S. interstate corridors by 2027. This initiative, backed by $1.5 billion in private and federal funding, aims to eliminate range anxiety for long-haul electric freight, supporting the rapid electrification of commercial fleets.
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4. Form Energy Secures $750M for First Global 1 GW Iron-Air Battery Deployment in Australia
Form Energy has finalized a $750 million investment round to construct its first international 1 GW/100 GWh iron-air battery manufacturing facility in Queensland, Australia, with initial deployment set for 2029. This landmark deal, in partnership with Australian energy provider AGL, will see long-duration storage integrated into regional grids, significantly enhancing renewable energy reliability.
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5. Europe's Largest Green Hydrogen Hub Breaks Ground in Rotterdam
A consortium led by Shell and RWE today commenced construction on the 'H2Port' green hydrogen facility in Rotterdam, aiming for an initial 200 MW electrolyzer capacity by 2028. This hub, projected to produce over 30,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, will primarily supply clean fuel to regional industrial complexes and maritime transport, significantly decarbonizing heavy industries.
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6. ASEAN Nations Announce Ambitious Unified Carbon Pricing Mechanism by 2027
At a special summit in Singapore, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) today unveiled plans for a region-wide carbon pricing mechanism, targeting implementation by early 2027. This bold policy aims to accelerate decarbonization across member states, foster green investments, and align the bloc with global climate commitments, impacting industries from manufacturing to energy.
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