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Vinyl and CD recycling scheme announced by major music packaging broker

Envirotec Magazine

Image credit: Julie Raccuglia , CC BY-SA 2.0 license. Key Production Group , said to be Europes leading bespoke physical music and packaging manufacturing broker, has announced the full rollout of its Key Production Recycling scheme, which the group says provides a responsible and sustainable recycling option for vinyl and CDs that are no longer playable.

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‘The more locally we produce, the better’: EVLO on US market, tariffs impacts on BESS

Energy Storage News

EVLO Energy Storage vice president of business development and sales Martin Rheault speaks with Energy-Storage.news about differences in the US and Canadian storage markets, EVLOs products, and changes in the US energy storage market.

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Breakthrough Tech Turns Seawater Into Green Hydrogen with £630k Backing

Hydrogen Fuel News

Latent Drive Secures 630k Grant for HydroPort Seawater Hydrogen Project UK-based hydrogen technology company Latent Drive has been awarded 630,000 by Innovate UK to advance its groundbreaking HydroPort project. This initiative focuses on producing green hydrogen directly from seawater using proprietary technology, SeaStack. Scheduled for trials along the Dorset coast, the project aims to fuel a harbour patrol vessel with clean energy and serves as a bold step towards decarbonizing maritime opera

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Safety and ESG are non-negotiable requirements in Europe’s BESS market, says Trina Storage

Energy Storage News

Juan Ceballos, Trina Storage head of sales for Europe, tells ESN Premium how one of solars big players aims to become a major presence in energy storage.

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Smart Tech + Human Expertise = How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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GASCADE’s Role in Building Europe’s Hydrogen Highway, One Pipeline at a Time

Hydrogen Fuel News

GASCADE’s Hydrogen Pipeline Initiative: Pioneering Europe’s Energy Transition The push towards a sustainable energy future continues to gain momentum, with hydrogen emerging as a key player in decarbonization. At the forefront of this transition is GASCADE, a German-based infrastructure operator making bold moves with its hydrogen pipeline projects.

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New method for harnessing sunlight offers path to stable, low-cost solar hydrogen production

TechXplore

A collaborative team of researchers from Imperial College London and Queen Mary University of London has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable energy technology, as detailed in their latest publication in Nature Energy.

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Kemi Badenoch Made Anti-Net Zero Speech at Shell Ad Agency

DeSmogBlog

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch today ditched her partys commitment to the UKs flagship climate target in a speech hosted by an advertising group that works for Shell, DeSmog can reveal. During her address, Badenoch suggested that we are bankrupting ourselves in the pursuit of reaching net zero emissions by 2050. She said that the country should still seek to reduce its climate impact, but shouldnt set a date for achieving net zero.

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SrZrSe₃ chalcogenide perovskites with advanced metal sulfide hole transport layers achieve 27.8% efficiency

TechXplore

As the world increasingly prioritizes sustainable energy solutions, solar power stands out as a leading candidate for clean energy generation. However, traditional solar cells have encountered several challenges, particularly regarding efficiency and stability. But what if there was a better alternative? Imagine a solar cell that is affordable, more stable and highly efficient.

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Urgent action needed to harness tidal power in Severn estuary, say experts

The Guardian: Energy

Commission launched in 2022 says lagoon project, not full barrage, should be backed by UK and Welsh governments Urgent action is needed to harness the UKs potential for tidal range energy in the Severn estuary but smaller lagoon models should be pursued over a larger dam-like barrage, a panel of experts has said. The Severn Estuary Commission said that harnessing the energy of the tides in the estuary could deliver predictable, renewable electricity that would work independent of weather conditi

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Supreme Court Waves Goodbye to Clean Water Act End-Result Requirements

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

The landmark decision alters the NPDES permit landscape, shifting the focus to specific actions over general outcomes. By Michael G. Romey , Benjamin D. Gibson , Lucas I. Quass , Phil Goldberg , and Cody M. Kermanian On March 4, 2025, the US Supreme Court issued its decision in City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency , 145 S.Ct. 704 (2025), which held that while the Clean Water Act (CWA) authorizes the inclusion of narrative (non-numeric) criteria in National Pollutan

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Lawrence Livermore Lab, Verne Demonstrate Hydrogen Production Program

POWER Magazine

California-based Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and hydrogen technology group Verne have demonstrated a novel pathway for creating high-density hydrogen through a research program funded by the federal government’s ARPA-E […] The post Lawrence Livermore Lab, Verne Demonstrate Hydrogen Production Program appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Simulation method enhances wind turbine reliability testing efficiency without compromising accuracy

TechXplore

Wind power, a key source of renewable energy, relies on large turbines to generate electricity. When designing and maintaining turbines, reliability testing helps engineers prevent dangerous system failures, like a rotor breaking under stress and dropping a blade. A research team led by the University of Michigan developed a method that has the potential to make virtual testing of system components for turbinesand other large-scale structuresless expensive and more accessible.

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GB Energy needs full £8.3bn of funding or it will disappoint, government told

The Guardian: Energy

Thinktanks warning follow reports that Labour is considering cuts to budget of company it set up to drive renewable power The government risks disappointing voters hoping for cheaper energy bills in the next decade if it cuts the 8.3bn budget for GB Energy, a thinktank has warned. Researchers at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) found that the publicly owned energy company set up by Labour to drive renewable energy and cut household bills will need to be fully funded if it hopes

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A quantum light source for eco-friendly production of biogas

TechXplore

Much of our waste is far too valuable to simply be incinerated. If it is recycled in a carefully controlled way, not only can thermal energy be generated, but the resulting gas can also be used to produce valuable chemicalsfrom hydrogen to methane or methanol. However, the gas production process needs to be closely monitored and regulated.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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RWE’s first Dutch BESS online, commissioning ongoing for grid-forming second

Energy Storage News

Independent power producer (IPP) RWE has commissioned a 35MW/41MWh BESS in the Netherlands, while commissioning is progressing on a smaller system with grid-forming capabilities.

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Australia in prime position to benefit from offshore industries

TechXplore

A new study led by Griffith University reveals great potential for co-locating offshore industries which can ease ocean congestion and foster sustainable economic growth.

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Kemi Badenoch is wrong - Net zero by 2050 is difficult, it's not impossible

Business Green

The Tory leader has just torched the political consensus on ambitious climate action - the electoral calculus is likely to prove as deeply flawed as the economic analysis behind the move "Everything is impossible to those who will not try," as Alexander the Great almost said. Kemi Badenoch this morning once again attempted to position herself as a brave and principled teller of "unvarnished truths", as she confidently declared that "net zero by 2050 is impossible".

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VIDEO: BESS industry leaders talk optimisation, ownership and technology at Energy Storage Summit EU 2025

Energy Storage News

Industry executives from owner-operators BW ESS, Eku Energy, Gore Street, Field and NEOM answered questions from the audience on Day One of last month's Energy Storage Summit EU 2025.

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Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport

Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium

With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.

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University extends 138-year support of DC community with local solar array

Solar Power World

The Catholic University of America (CUA) had 40 acres of undeveloped land on its West Campus in Washington, D.C., and instead of building a new entrance to the school as it had originally planned, it is now home to the capital citys largest community solar project. Having any land untouched by construction in a city… The post University extends 138-year support of DC community with local solar array appeared first on Solar Power World.

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Why build nuclear power in place of old coal, when you could have pumped hydropower instead?

TechXplore

Australia's energy policy would take a sharp turn if the Coalition wins the upcoming federal election. A Dutton government would seek to build seven nuclear power plants at the sites of old coal-fired power stations.

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Victoria slaps down Murdoch media reports that giant coal fired power station to be kept open

Renew Economy

Murdoch media flags an "exclusive" saying Yallourn coal plant will be kept open another four years. The plant owner, AEMO, and the state government say that is not true. The post Victoria slaps down Murdoch media reports that giant coal fired power station to be kept open appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New adsorbent captures CO₂ from air and withstands high temperatures

TechXplore

A research team from the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has successfully developed a new solid adsorbent capable of directly capturing CO from the atmosphere and recovering it at an average high purity of 96.5%. The team, led by Dr. Young Cheol Park also succeeded in demonstrating the recovery of more than 1 kilogram of CO per day, bringing the technology one step closer to commercialization.

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AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities

Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor

With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.

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The Security Imperative for Data Centers in an Innovation-Driven World

POWER Magazine

Data centers serve as the silent backbone of our daily lives, the epicenter of digital communication, corporate data, and countless innovations including artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and the Internet […] The post The Security Imperative for Data Centers in an Innovation-Driven World appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Plans to link electricity bills to location are unlikely to bring down prices—and that's a big problem for net zero

TechXplore

A proposed reform to the way electricity is priced in Britain could see households pay a different bill based on their postcode.

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Bidgely Accelerates AI-Driven Energy Transformation with Grid4C Acquisition

Bidgely

Acquisition signals new inorganic growth era, continued expansion of advanced AI solutions with integration of fault detection & diagnostics and DER load forecasting LOS ALTOS, Calif., March 18, 2025 Bidgely has acquired Grid4C , a leading artificial intelligence (AI) predictive analytics developer in the energy industry, to expand its AI-powered energy analytics solutions for both grid-side management and consumer engagement.

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Indian car manufacturers need to prepare for a rise in electric vehicles

TechXplore

Widespread adoption of electric vehicles poses a financial risk to India's leading automotive firms unless they can adapt to the change.

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How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular

Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute

The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?

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Geothermal energy potential in Türkiye sees significant developments in 2024

ThinkGeoEnergy

As of 2024, Trkiyes geothermal energy potential has seen notable progress. According to the 2024 Activity Report published by the General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs (MAPEG), key figures related to initial applications, exploration licenses, and operational licenses for geothermal resources have emerged. Throughout 2024, a total of 638 initial geothermal applications were submitted, with November recording the highest number at 105 applications.

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Researchers enhance BMS to track battery vibrations and limit degradation

Charged

Research at the Battery and Power Electronics Research Group at Teesside University has found that embedding accelerometers to track vibration intensity and frequency into battery management systems (BMS) can detect early signs of battery degradation allow parameters to be adjusted accordingly. The research team, led by Professor Maher Al-Greer, Doctor Imran Bashir, and Khursheed Sabeel, has investigated how vibrations affect lithium-ion batteries at the mechanical, thermal and electrical levels

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Small-scale geothermal power development in Japan – insights from Machiokoshi

ThinkGeoEnergy

In an interview published by Nikkei Business Publications, Shoji Numata, President of renewable power developer Machiokoshi Energy , gave valuable insight on why the trend of geothermal development in Japan has seemingly focused on small-scale power projects. A country update published by the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) in 2023 showed that Japan currently has the highest density of geothermal power plants in the world.

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Volt Carbon Technologies and Charge CCCV test two battery technologies

Charged

Volt Carbon Technologies and Charge CCCV (C4V) have announced successful test results from Volts lithium metal electrolyte paired with C4Vs advanced biomineralized lithium mixed metals phosphate (BMLMP) cathodes, and Volts dry separated graphite paired with C4Vs Green Anode technology. The combination of Volts lithium metal electrolyte and C4Vs BMLMP cathodes achieved enhanced energy density that outperformed conventional lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technologies.

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INGV to inaugurate PULSE multimedia installation on geothermal in Rome, Italy

ThinkGeoEnergy

The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) of Italy will soon inagurate a new multimedia installation at its headquarters in Rome that provides an interactive experience aimed at raising public awareness about geothermal. The PULSE (Power Under Land, Source of Energy) exhibition allows visitors to observe geothermal processes through images, sounds, and simulations.