Nordic thermal power storage project shut down

Energy Storage

The Elektra Energy Storage Project, Sweden''s largest battery storage project, is now fully operational. Located in Landskrona, southern Sweden, the project will provide ancillary services to help balance
Challenges and Opportunities for the Nordic Power System

However, the increasing share of intermittent renewables reduces both the usage and profitability of the thermal plants, and without sufficient remuneration, a significant share of the thermal capacity will
Sweden Wins Bid for Thermal Power Storage: A Game-Changer in

You know how Nordic countries are like the overachievers of sustainability? Well, Sweden just clinched a landmark bid for thermal power storage—a move that''s sparking chatter from
Helsinki''s energy firm says goodbye to coal as it shuts down the

The City of Helsinki''s energy company Helen on Tuesday shut down its coal-fired Salmisaari power and district heating plant, the last of its kind in Finland. The company said the
Understanding why America''s biggest solar thermal

A $2.2 billion, utility-scale solar thermal plant that promised to power 140,000 homes and prove that big, futuristic renewable projects could work.
Swedish Battery Maker Northvolt Collapses, a Blow to Europe

Northvolt, Europe''s biggest hope for producing batteries in the region to power the transition to electric vehicles, will be split up and sold after it filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday in its...
Emerging technologies in the Nordic energy sector''s transition

In this installment of our series on the Nordic power sector''s transition, we explore the evolving landscape of risks facing the industry. From climate change impacts to cybersecurity
Finland''s last active coal-fired power and heat plant shuts down

Finland''s last coal-fired power and heat plant in active production will shut down permanently on Tuesday, enabling Helsinki energy group Helen to cut its emissions and put an end
Sweden''s green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes

Swedish start-up Northvolt opened its flagship production plant here in 2022, after signing multi-billion euro contracts with carmakers including BMV, Volkswagen and Nordic truck manufacturer...