Clean Technica

€500 Million Green Loan Signed For 315 MW Offshore Wind Farm

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €500 million green loan to Iberdrola with backing from the Spanish export credit agency, Cesce. Iberdrola is the largest electric utility in Europe, employing over 45,000 people. The Windanker offshore wind farm will have 315 MW of capacity when completed. It is … [continued]

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Wärtsilä Energy Storage Announces GEMS Pulse, A Predictive Analytics Solution

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Several months ago, when I conducted an interview about a new energy storage system in the Shetlands, I didn’t know the GEMS software was involved. By happy accident, it turns out Wärtsilä Energy Storage recently had some news about GEMS Pulse, so it was possible to do another one with … [continued]

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Great Lakes Echo

Vacant lots boost diversity among Detroit’s birds, study finds

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By Eric Freedman

Empty lots in deindustrialized cities like Detroit may contribute to bird species diversity, says a new study by researchers at MSU and Carleton University in Canada. The study is based on sound recordings collected at 110 sites in 11 Detroit neighborhoods. The study recommends that vacant land management in the city takes a balanced approach that considers the needs of both residents and birds. There are other concerns about vacant land, too, including as sites for solar arrays.

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