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Megawatt Charging System will kill hydrogen trucks once and for all, says electric truck expert

Charged

The sales figures make it increasingly plain that fuel cell passenger cars have no future, but hydrogen fans still have high hopes for applications like long-distance trucking, in which long range and fast refueling times are important. The endless articles churned out by anti-EV interests tend to have a lot to say about hydrogen, along with CNG and e-fuels.

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What role will neighbourhood batteries play in the electrification of everything?

Renew Economy

Think of a community battery like a bus stop. It is installed in a neighbourhood at no cost to the residents, but should provide benefits for all. The post What role will neighbourhood batteries play in the electrification of everything? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Learn more about emulation testing on electric vehicles

Charged

Sponsored by Keysight Technologies. Automakers face pressure to develop energy-efficient and powerful EV batteries, electric drivetrains, and charging infrastructure as the global automotive market ramps up EV production to meet net zero emission goals. Emulation technology is emerging as a vital tool that reduces design verification time and cost across this e-mobility ecosystem.

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“Savagely imperfect:” Forrest lets fly at coal, nuclear and ex-Snowy boss Paul Broad

Renew Economy

Iron ore billionaire reminds those in NSW who "b h and whinge" about power prices that 78% of the state's power is still coming from coal. The post “Savagely imperfect:” Forrest lets fly at coal, nuclear and ex-Snowy boss Paul Broad appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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Huber’s new Unimotive model range offers precise temperature control for battery and material tests

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Temperature control is a critical factor during stress and load testing in the development of batteries, materials and other vehicle components. The heat transfer fluid (HTF) used in testing is often a water-ethylene glycol mixture. To address these applications, thermoregulation specialist Huber has expanded its portfolio to include temperature control systems designed and tested specifically for use with water-ethylene glycol over the temperature range of -45° to 95° C for the automotive indus

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Abbott hangover? Iberdrola further delays wind farm first sidelined by 2013 RET review

Renew Economy

Ten years after being sidelined by Tony Abbott's renewables investment freeze, construction of Woakwine wind farm in South Australia has again been delayed. The post Abbott hangover? Iberdrola further delays wind farm first sidelined by 2013 RET review appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AEMO gets funding boost to fast-track key wind, solar and storage connections

Renew Economy

AEMO given funding boost to fast-track connections for key wind, solar and battery projects as part of a trial to help reduce delays. The post AEMO gets funding boost to fast-track key wind, solar and storage connections appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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US Commits $275M to NuScale SMR for Romania; $4B Pledged for Future Funding

Energy Central

US Commits $275M to NuScale SMR for Romania; $4B Pledged for Future Funding Oklo Announces Sites for Two Nuclear Power Plants in Southern Ohio SMRs Considered For Indonesian Fertilizer Plant UK’s Newcleo Launches €1 Billion Equity Raise For LFR Development Zeno Power Gets $30M to Build a Radioisotope powered satellite for DOD IAEA- Action Needed In Bid To Meet Rising.

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Australia’s renewable superpower ambitions could be turbo-charged by Biden compact

Renew Economy

US-Australia compact promises to massively boost our potential as a global renewables superpower and zero-emissions trade and investment leader. The post Australia’s renewable superpower ambitions could be turbo-charged by Biden compact appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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All-electric truck lined-up for Scottish Whisky deliveries

Business Green

Pilot programme between whisky producer Chivas Brothers and Volvo Trucks will see spirit transported using electric trucks

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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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Question mark hangs over Marinus Link under Tasmania minority government

Renew Economy

A deal between the Tasmanian government and two renegade Liberal MPs does not address concerns over the $3.8bn Marinus transmission link. The post Question mark hangs over Marinus Link under Tasmania minority government appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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IRENA | LOW-COST FINANCE FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION

Energy Central

This report indicates that to achieve the 1.5°C climate goal of the Paris Agreement, the overall share of renewable energy in the primary energy mix will need to rise to as much as 75%, requiring an annual investment of over USD 4.4 trillion. To enable an energy system aligned with the 1.5°C target, investment in energy transition technologies needs to scale up considerably.

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Hybrico raises $2 million to shift cell tower operators to green energy

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, May 21 – Online connectivity is now essential to economic inclusion. But in markets where grid energy isn’t reliable, online access is. The post Hybrico raises $2 million to shift cell tower operators to green energy appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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‘Port of NEOM’ Open for Business

Energy Central

NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 17 May 2023 – In line with NEOM’s strategy and the Saudi Ports Authority’s efforts to transform local ports into globally competitive logistics hubs, the management of Duba Port was transferred from national maritime regulator Mawani, to NEOM in 2022.

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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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Study Mission 3.0: Quebec: Airplane reading

Low Carbon Prosperity

Clean & Prosperous Institute Study Mission 3.0: Quebec May 23-26, 2023 Airplane reading Our time in Québec promises to be informative and inspiring, with tours and briefings that will elevate our understanding of what’s possible in our transition to a clean economy. To get things started, here are some fast facts about how Québec and Washington compare, and a few recent, relevant articles about significant happenings in Québec and Washington, to read on the plane (perhaps after you’ve finish

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Was George Best* right?

Energy Central

Was George Best* right? * I spent a lot on drinks, women and cars. The rest I wasted. The Brazilian electricity sector could be the "engine" of national competitiveness for a list of productive activities. It could. Especially considering that the participation of industrial activity in the Brazilian GDP has dropped significantly in recent decades.

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The UK's green industrial policy need not rely on massive subsidies

Business Green

The UK's response to the Inflation Reduction Act and Net Zero Industry Act should draw from its strengths in R&D, innovation and services, writes Boston Consulting Groups' Raoul Ruparel

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Trends in hydrogen electrolyser capacity, 2010- 2022

Energy Central

[link] Finance for the Green Economy

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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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'Walking into a trap': Could the hydrogen levy actually hinder hydrogen development?

Business Green

Report from Onward warns hydrogen levy could raise household bills by 10 per cent to £118 which it has branded as “unfair” and proposes alternative

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Iberdrola - Neoenergia and UNICEF join forces to support public education networks and strengthen curricula focused on climate change, energy efficiency and waste reuse

Global Renewable News

Neoenergia signed on Friday (12) a partnership.

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RAC warns government veering off course to meet motorway EV charging targets

Business Green

New report from RAC warns government is falling short of its ambitions to provide rapid and ultra-rapid EV charging points across the motorway network by year end

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U.S. Department of Energy - DOE Announces Winners of 10th Annual Collegiate Wind Competition

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today (May.

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Carbon removals start-up UNDO secures $12m boost for enhanced rock weathering plans

Business Green

Lowercarbon Capital and AENU lead major fund raising round for UK carbon removals firm

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Énergir - Énergir welcomes the enhancement of several measures in the Plan for a Green Economy's 2023-2028 Implementation Plan

Global Renewable News

Énergir welcomes the Plan for a Green Economy.

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Renewable energy entrepreneur Hans van Mameren leaves Singapore after 12 years

Eco-Business

After 12 years living and working in Singapore, most recently running offgrid renewable energy firm Energy Renewed, Hans van Mameran is relocating to his home country, the Netherlands.

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AVANGRID, Inc. - Statement From AVANGRID COO Sy Oytan on U.S. District Court Ruling Related to Vineyard Wind 1 Project

Global Renewable News

AVANGRID (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable.

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Residents reeling from construction projects in Jammu and Kashmir fear lithium mining

Eco-Business

As Jammu and Kashmir authorities prepare to mine lithium in Reasi, locals fear negative environmental and social impacts, given the history of large infrastructure projects in the hilly district.

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Geothermal Technologies Office - Recap of Enhanced Geothermal Shot Summit

Global Renewable News

Below is a recap of what happened at last.

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How debt-for-nature swaps can help create a more resilient South Asia

Eco-Business

Discounting South Asian countries’ debt in exchange for investment in conservation could protect biodiversity while promoting prosperity.

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Carbon America - Colorado School of Mines and Carbon America awarded $32.6M from U.S. Department of Energy CarbonSAFE Initiative

Global Renewable News

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding.

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As world's poor face 'compounding crises', what could curb risks?

Eco-Business

Climate change impacts threaten to overwhelm humanitarian aid systems – but changes in how money is moved could help.

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World Green Building Council - Green Building Councils remind G7 to prioritise climate potential of buildings

Global Renewable News

Ahead of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima this.

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Two ways to fight land subsidence

Eco-Business

Artificial recharge and deep soil mixing are two techniques showing promise in rescuing sinking cities.

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