‘You cannot build a whole electricity system purely on solar hybrids’: Squadron Energy CEO warns
BESS and solar have driven Australia past the halfway mark in NEM renewable penetration, but the technology mix is not yet broad enough.
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Grid-forming BESS not yet confirmed for minimum system strength in Australia as AEMO launches fault current trial
Grid-forming BESS have not yet been confirmed to meet the highest tier of system strength requirements in Australia’s NEM, according to AEMO.
This Hi-Fi Tape Recorder Changed Radio Forever
A German engineer wanted a cheaper cigarette. The popular crooner Bing Crosby wanted a vacation. Satisfying both desires inadvertently led to the invention of the laugh track. Along the way there were Nazis, spoils of war, and more than one…
ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: GHG Protocol, ISO to launch unified carbon accounting standards; ECB to adjust value of corporate loans as collateral for climate risk; NTAM loses $160 million mandate to Amundi over exit from climate groups; EFRAG releases…
Fridays With Bob
When I started at Spectrum 25 years ago, a senior editor suggested that I find a “rabbi,” by which he meant someone who could mentor me in how EEs approach problems and evaluate potential solutions. I didn’t find one right…
Factorenergia targets Brazil’s commercial market with AI, battery storage
Spanish energy retailer Factorenergia has launched operations in Brazil with plans to target small and medium-sized businesses as the country’s electricity market gradually opens to more consumers. The company, which entered Brazil through a partnership with Path Investimentos, said it…
Thermal Battery Provider Antora Raises $550 Million to Power Industry, Data Centers
Energy storage company Antora Energy announced that it has raised $550 million in a Series C funding round, with proceeds aimed at expanding production of its thermal battery technology and accelerating large-scale deployment across the U.S. Founded in 2017, California-based…
EnerVenue appoints Rahul Mehta as Chief Revenue Officer to build its global commercial platform for the next phase of growth
FREMONT, Calif. July 27, 2026: EnerVenue Holdings, Ltd. (“EnerVenue”), a pioneer in grid scale energy storage systems, today announced the appointment of Rahul Mehta as Chief Revenue Officer. Rahul joins with a record of commercial leadership across international energy markets, combining deep technical grounding with…
Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Backs Low-Cost Synthetic Jet Fuel Platform Lydian
Synthetic aviation fuel technology company Lydian announced that it has raised $43 million in a Series A funding round, with proceeds aimed at supporting the launch of its platform enabling the delivery of cost-competitive jet fuel with a 95% lower…
Global Renewable Energy Investments Continue to Accelerate
The global transition toward clean energy continues to gain momentum as governments, utilities, and private investors increase funding for renewable energy infrastructure. Wind power remains one of the fastest-growing sources of electricity generation, supported by advancements in turbine technology, digital…