Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A technology that converts low-temperature waste heat into electricity has earned the Institute of Physics (IOP) Business Innovation Award for FeTu, the Elland-based green energy business behind the approach. The award celebrates FeTus success in translating physics research into a viable commercial enterprise with a product that the IOP judges described as a revolutionary heat engine.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Pink Hydrogen News Nel Secures 5M Deal for Koreas First Nuclear-Powered Project Nel , a leader in hydrogen technology, has secured a 5 million deal with Samsung C&T Corporation and its Engineering Construction Group. The agreement involves 10MW of alkaline electrolyser systems for South Korea’s first nuclear-powered hydrogen project. This innovative initiative aims to produce pink hydrogenhydrogen generated using excess energy from nuclear power plantsmarking a significant step in dive

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The analysis was carried out by technology firm BMA (Business Modelling Applications). The cost of meeting Britains net zero targets in 2050 could be nearly 300 billion less than official projections, according to new analysis drawing on the computer model used by Whitehall. The savings over the period to 2050 equivalent to 415 for every household every year would come about from a greater use of home-grown renewable green gas in the energy mix.

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R-Squared Energy

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) are quietly transforming how we think about renewable energy, turning one of the Earth’s most underutilized resourcesits internal heatinto a reliable and sustainable power source. The DOE Department of Energy (DOE) has estimated that there is approximately 100,000 megawatts of clean, baseload power possible through EGS technology in the United States The beauty of this technology, which extracts thermal energy from deep beneath the surface, is that it is w

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Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

QuantCube Technology and French space agency, CNES, have announced the successful delivery of a flood warning and risk mapping prototype, the SCO FloodDAM Digital Twin. The prototype, which can detect, monitor, assess and predict the financial and socio-economic risks related to flood events, harnesses continental water data from earth observation data, in-situ ground sensors and drone data.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Southwest Research Institute’s H2HD REFUEL Project Aims to Solve Hydrogen Refueling Delays The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has launched an ambitious project aimed at tackling the challenges in hydrogen refueling technologies for heavy-duty vehicles. Known as the Hydrogen Heavy Duty Refueling Equipment and Facilities Utilization Evaluation Laboratory (H2HD REFUEL), this joint industry project (JIP) is designed to strengthen hydrogen infrastructure while empowering the transition to

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Velorim, “the UKs simple solution to recycling bicycle tyres and inner tubes”, has announced its ambition to double collection points across the UK by 2026, as it continues its mission to make cycling greener. With over 600 locations across the country already, the recycling service says it aims to make recycling bike tyres and inner tubes even easier for cyclists, providing a cost-effective solution to reducing the impact of cycling waste on the environment.

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Andrew Winston

DECEMBER 11, 2024

[fyi, this was written before the election and published in MIT SMR that week. Some things have obviously changed, but this long-standing challenge in sustainability hasn’t] Corporate sustainability efforts are seemingly facing a slump of low enthusiasm , with some tired clichs like sustainability always costs more resurfacing. Its a blunt, unnuanced argument.

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Terra Infirma

DECEMBER 11, 2024

(L-R) Prof Karen Johnson, Cosmo Sheldrake, Dame Giuliana Furci, Merlin Sheldrake, Dr Anna Kryzwoszynska Last Thursday, I went to a celebration of all things fungal in Durham at a World Soil Day event organised by my partner, Prof Karen Johnson, and featuring the rock star of fungi, the wonderfully druidically named Merlin Sheldrake (although his brother Cosmo is the actual musician and weaves natural sounds into electronica).

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A new report warns government to fix the issues preventing small businesses from fully embracing apprenticeships, particularly in skilled trades. Government data show that for every apprentice vacancy, nearly two young people are interested, potentially leaving many without placements. A report from a cross-party thinktank, the Social Market Foundation (SMF), Laying the foundations , published on 4 December, 1 looks at the challenges holding small and medium skilled trade firms back from offerin

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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

Energy

The City Fix

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As the first week of COP29 drew to a close with intense debates on climate financing and ambitious targets, and just days before the G20 Leaders Summit, another international forum turned Rio de Janeiro into the epicenter of discussions on.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A blinkered view of climate change and sustainability has taken hold across the worlds investor community and is fueling a focus on short-term performance at the expense of longer-term gains from environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments, according to consultancy firm EY, in summarising the findings of its latest EY Institutional Investor Survey.

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TechXplore

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power everything from electric vehicles to wearable devices. But new research from Case Western Reserve University suggests that a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative may lie in zinc-based batteries.

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Energy Storage News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Global average lithium-ion battery prices have fallen 20% to US$115 per kWh this year, going below US$100 for electric vehicles (EVs), BloombergNEF said.

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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

Technology

TechXplore

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Canada should focus on building mass utility-scale solar mega-projects to kickstart its green energy transition, according to a new report from Simon Fraser University's Clean Energy Research Group.

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Energy Storage News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

San Antonio, Texas utility CPS Energy and developer OCI Energy entered into a long-term storage capacity agreement (SCA) for a 120MW/480MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) 6 December.

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TechXplore

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Railways, the most climate-friendly mode of transport bar long-distance buses, are bound to play an important role in the fight for net zero. The total emissions of railway travel are currently 31 grams of CO2 equivalents (CO2e) per passenger kilometer, half the amount as for the most economical electrical vehicles.

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Energy Storage News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The first Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) tender round in Australia successfully awarded 3.5GWh of co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS) as renewables-plus-storage projects.

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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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TechXplore

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Meeting Indonesia's pledge to phase out coal power in just 15 years and reach net-zero emissions by mid-century is a "daunting task" that will require immediate and ambitious action, experts warn.

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Energy Storage News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

IPP Nofar Energy has agreed a Flexibility Purchase Agreement (FPA) for a 209MWh BESS project in Germany, the first of its kind in Continental Europe, it claimed.

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TechXplore

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The development of perovskitesilicon tandem solar cells made of stable materials and manufactured using scalable production processes is the basis for the next technological leap in the photovoltaic industry.

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Energy Storage News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Optimiser Habitat Energy has secured a deal with Eku Energy to optimise its 250MW/500MWh Williamsdale BESS in the ACT.

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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.

Sustainability

TechXplore

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The largest group in the European Parliament, the conservative EPP, joined calls Wednesday to "reverse" a ban on combustion engine vehicles starting in 2035, citing the struggles of the automotive industry.

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Energy Storage News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Sungrow has inked an agreement with CREC to supply 1.5GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the Philippines.

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TechXplore

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $135 million in grants to fund 13 projects in California to help the state wean off fossil fuels and phase out big rigs that run on diesel.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 11, 2024

New analysis shows that Coalition nuclear plan would result in more coal, more gas, higher wholesales, and higher emissions. The post More coal, more gas, higher prices, higher emissions: What Coalition’s nuclear plan will do to the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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TechXplore

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A material that's been around since people built shelterswoodis increasingly being proposed for low- and mid-rise buildings.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 11, 2024

New research finds a clear case of price gouging by Australias two biggest energy retailers, where households pay more than double the price of big business for the same amount of electricity. The post “Ripping off customers:” Energy utilities force households to pay more than double than business appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Canary Media

DECEMBER 11, 2024

California has long led the way on electric vehicles, but another Western state is challenging the Golden States top spot. Between July and September, nearly 25 percent of the vehicles registered in Colorado were electric or plug-in hybrids. In California, that figure was just over 24 percent.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A week after Peter Dutton pledges to scrap offshore wind zones and "rip up contracts," federal Labor declares new development zone capable of hosting 20 of capacity. The post Bowen declares new offshore wind capable of hosting 20 GW, despite being shrunk and push out to sea appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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