Smart Energy International

MAY 7, 2024

Power grids in many cities are being pushed to the edge of their operating limits with increased cooling demand and other climate change impacts, the IEA has reported. In China alone, in 2023 a 70% year-on-year increase in air conditioner sales was recorded. Have you read?

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ThinkGeoEnergy

JANUARY 2, 2024

The finalized action plan was published on 22 December 2023, following a first version that had been published in February 2023. The new action plan supports the deployment of geothermal energy to meet the needs for renewable heating and cooling for individual and collective buildings in Mainland France.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The result of the vote demonstrates full political alignment on the need for a European approach to geothermal to help cities, industry and households convert to baseload renewable electricity, heating and cooling.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

DECEMBER 8, 2023

One of the biggest stories and most widely supported initiatives coming out of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (CO28) in Dubai, UAE is the pledge to triple the world’s installed renewable energy capacity by 2030 to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.

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The Verge: Energy

MAY 10, 2024

By 2026, AI could gobble up 10 times as much electricity as it did in 2023 Giants like Microsoft and Google are throwing everything they’ve got into developing the best AI tools and inserting them into every conceivable platform, from gaming to social media , work apps , and search. This can also open up some very cool collaborations.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

JANUARY 5, 2024

Construction is currently ongoing for new buildings that will be served by a planned geothermal heating project in Bochum, Germany that aims to utilize water from abandoned coal mine shafts for emissions-free heating and cooling. During summer, this well will be used to provide cooling to the surrounding buildings.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

OCTOBER 27, 2023

France is one of the pioneers of geothermal heating in Europe, having built and installed geothermal heating plants since the 1980s. This infographic had also been published in the 27 th edition of the Géosciences magazine, released in September 2023. It was the first building to be heated by geothermal energy in France.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MARCH 14, 2024

Expansion work at the Svartsengi geothermal power plant broke ground in early 2023. In the latter half of 2023, it was announced that Icelandic construction company ISTAK has started work on the new power station building. Work is expected to commence promptly with the project targeted for completion and handover by 30 October 2025.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The IGA is continuing the webinar series with two upcoming sessions: Geothermal Heating & Cooling: A Deep Dive with Adele Manzella (22nd November 2023 14:00 UTC) Luis Gutierrez-Negrin Explores Geothermal Power Generation (24th November 2023 16:00 UTC) More details and registration for the two sessions can be done via this link.

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Charged

MAY 6, 2024

According to an article in Forbes, 2023 was the first time more than 1 million EVs were sold in the U.S. These are applied in between heat source (battery) and heat sink (cooling plate/ribbon). Since then, the regulation has been adopted in Europe and USA. Sponsored by Parker Lord. in one calendar year, reaching between 1.3

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ThinkGeoEnergy

JANUARY 9, 2024

A new geothermal heating and cooling plant has been commissioned in the Pleyel district in the commune of Saint-Denis in France. The inauguration ceremony was held on 22 December 2023. Work on this geothermal heating project started back in 2020. In 2022, more than 6o% of the energy needs of the territory came from biomass.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MAY 14, 2024

However, the master’s or doctoral thesis should not be completed before 2023. Practical and relevant topics The winner of the Christian Hecht Prize 2023 is Christopher Schifflechner with his work on the topic “Efficient and flexible geothermal systems for the joint provision of electricity, heat and cold”.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MARCH 19, 2024

Shallow geothermal energy specialist Celsius Energy has been engaged by banking group Banque Populaire Auvergne Rhône Alpes (BPAURA) to implement a geothermal heating and cooling system as part of the modernization of the company’s 7680-sq. administrative building in Corenc, France. The project is targeting commissioning by 2030.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The installation of the photovoltaic system and the first phase of the geothermal system is expected to be completed by the of 2023. To provide an alternative source for the facility’s heating and cooling needs, a geothermal probe system complemented by three heat pumps will be installed.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MAY 27, 2024

The project aims to demonstrate the potential of shallow geothermal energy for the heating and cooling sector in the Canary Islands. Six proposals for deep geothermal projects in La Palma were also approved for funding by the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE) in late 2023.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

JANUARY 26, 2024

Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH (Germany), with the project Lithium Extraction Optimization Plant (LEOP) to produce green lithium in Europe. The brine produced is cooled to use the energy for the extraction process and to supply energy to customers. The Upper Rhine Graben deep reservoirs contain lithium.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

He explained: “The availability of sun here, with very little cloud cover, means we’re able to get very clean, repeatable testing conditions for solar panels in a way that isn’t possible in the UK and is limited in Europe. COP 28 – the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference – will be hosted in Dubai this November and December.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MAY 27, 2024

This cool hydrogen-powered car can use the SPCCI engine as its main power source and also as a range extender to generate electricity when the battery’s running low. On the WLTP cycle in Europe, this battery can deliver up to 85 km (about 31 miles) of range when fully charged. kWh lithium-ion battery.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Clean Energy Technologies Partnership (CETPartnership) has announced Joint Call 2023 for project proposals that will advance the clean energy transition and contribute to the EU’s goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2050. More details on the Joint Call are available on the Joint Call 2023 Text.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Sinopec Green Energy shareholders during the World Geothermal Congress 2023 in Beijing, China. With 18 years of successful operation in China, Sinopec Green Energy has emerged as the global leader in geothermal heating and cooling, serving over 70 cities and municipalities across 7 of the 9 Northern Chinese provinces.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 18, 2024

In an exclusive interview at Enlit Europe 2023 , Dr Richard Hartman, Chief Innovation Officer for the US Air Force Office of Energy Assurance, discusses these solutions and the financial incentives for utilities to work alongside the DAF.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

An example of how DuPont is actively working to enable energy savings for customers while reducing environmental impact is our new, and 2023 R&D 100 award-winning BETAMATE broad bake technology. The adhesives are used to bond and seal battery pack enclosures and cooling plates and exhibit good adhesion to aluminum alloys and composites.

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Grist

JULY 19, 2023

In Europe, heat waves last summer killed at least 61,000 , and likely many more. Different levels of heat waves also trigger particular public services and emergency responses, like information campaigns and cooling centers. than any other type of extreme weather. Read more here. No … seriously!) He appreciates it, I think.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Groundbreaking of the expansion project was reported in early 2023. They were completed in the spring months and at the same time, the project management team has been working on the procurement of equipment with a long delivery time, such as a generator, cooling tower, condenser, transformers and gas suction system.

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Grist

MAY 30, 2024

Emergency medical technicians respond to a pregnant woman suffering from dehydration in July 2023 in Eagle Pass, Texas. Bates / Grist A 2023 study found that the average preterm birth rate was 7.9 percent across North America, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe in 2020; but the United States’ preterm birth rate was higher — 10 percent.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The funding program is aimed at the use of deep geothermal energy to supply district heating and cooling networks, renewable electricity generation, and the increased use of deep geothermal energy in industrial processes. More information on the tender is available on the official guide document (in German).

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 9, 2023

Mercedes-Benz has announced far-reaching plans to launch a global high power charging network across North America, Europe, China and other key markets. The aims of the network is to establish over 10,000 high power chargers worldwide across North America , Europe , China and other main markets. Rollout kickoff in North America.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

JANUARY 25, 2024

In 2023, GEL became the first geothermal developer in the UK to be awarded Contracts for Difference (CfD). Editor’s note: The Southampton District Energy Scheme , which pre-dates the United Downs project by several decades, taps into a geothermal aquifer to provide heating, cooling, and power to Southampton City.

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Grist

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As the body tries to cool down, blood vessels widen, redirecting hot blood from the core of your body toward the surface. Take the record-breaking temperatures that swept over Europe last summer, sending the thermostat soaring above 100 degrees F across the continent, resulting in more than 61,000 deaths.

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Climate Tech VC

MARCH 4, 2024

The US Clean Investment Monitor published its annual report for 2023, which saw clean investment total $239bn, up 38% from 2022. Total 2023 investment was up 133% compared to the prior year. Meanwhile, wind investment slipped 37% in 2023, reflecting the year’s headwinds in wind. Happy Monday!  of dollars put to work.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Depending on where you are, somewhere between 30% to 70% of primary energy is spent on heating and cooling. This presents a massive decarbonization opportunity, one reason why geothermal heating and cooling is growing and will continue to grow rapidly. This is inherently wasteful and it comes with a price tag of emissions.

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GreenTechMedia

MARCH 25, 2020

Europe's electricity giants are grappling with the demanding challenge of safeguarding staff, keeping the lights on and contributing to the relief effort — all while rolling ahead with their own energy transition plans. We’re Europe’s biggest operator of energy networks. EDF to lower nuclear forecast.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

OCTOBER 2, 2023

biorstwo Energetyki Cieplnej Geotermia Podhalanska SA ( Geotermia Podhalanska ) on 25 September 2023. million) for capacity expansion of the Banska geothermal system. The contract for the project was signed with developer Przedsi?biorstwo The expected project completion date is on March 2026.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

That’s according to a description of the sessions on Technological, Engineering, and Geological Advances in Superhot Geothermal presented at the 2023 Geothermal Rising Conference held over four days in October. Houde is a co-author of two papers presented at the conference.

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Grist

JULY 26, 2023

That collapse could eventually spell catastrophe for the people who live in countries that border the Atlantic Ocean, leading to increased sea-level rise in the United States, decreased temperatures and altered storm patterns over western Europe, rejiggered climate and agricultural zones, and hotter ocean temperatures in the Caribbean.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MARCH 20, 2024

“Heat energy located in ice age sediments is one of the possible solutions, in which, if there are suitable geological conditions, it is possible to heat and cool even larger buildings.”

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

According to data from the report, Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2023: The Great Divide on The Path to Net Zero , with only 40% of organisations expecting to reach decarbonisation targets this year, there is an alarmingly limited alignment on priorities.

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