Skyven Technologies has commissioned its Arcturus steam-generating heat pump demonstration project in Dallas, Texas, capable of delivering 1 MWth of boiler-quality steam by capturing waste heat. The system is highly efficient, being eight times more efficient than natural gas boilers and six times more efficient than electric boilers and thermal energy storage. With a control system that can monitor grid loads, optimize cost and emissions reductions, and seamlessly integrate into industrial facilities, the Arcturus product line scales from 1 MWth to 60 MWth of emissions-free steam output, making it suitable for various manufacturing sectors.
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Sheep Frolic In Massive New Solar Power Plant
Solar power plants in Texas are on the rise, with the state leading in wind power and competing for the top spot in solar power. The state's unique economic policy has allowed for the development of large-scale solar projects, such as Enel's GulfStar solar power plant with energy storage. Energy storage systems are being used to enhance the value of solar projects, providing reliability and support to the grid. Solar power plants are gaining support from industries like data centers and high-volume electricity users due to their quick construction and ability to deliver electricity at utility scale. The solar grazing movement is also gaining momentum in Texas, with Enel contracting 6,000 sheep to manage vegetation at solar power plants covering over 10,000 acres. This represents a significant leap for the solar grazing movement in the US, with Enel estimating that solar grazing covered 100,000 acres by 2024. Power plants across the country are creating opportunities for farmers, such as Agrivoltaic Solutions which has expanded to a 500-sheep operation on 1,500 acres of solar sites. State policy makers, like in New York, are taking action to support agrivoltaic projects with a $7 million demonstration and research program. Enel has commissioned its largest solar power plant in the US where sheep will manage vegetation and enhance soil. This initiative showcases the potential for combining agriculture and renewable energy to address climate change.
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/07/sheep-will-frolic-in-massive-new-solar-power-plant-in-texas/