Envirotec Magazine

MAY 17, 2022

The inventors of an innovative building material for sea walls are finalists in the European Inventor Award 2022. ECOncrete® founder and CEO, Ido Sella, has been nominated for the award, one of Europe’s most prestigious innovation prizes, alongside late co-founder Shimrit Perkol-Finkel. Launched by the European Patent Office (‘EPO’) in 2006, it honours individuals and teams behind solutions tackling some of the biggest challenges of our times.

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GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2022

Through a partnership with LanzaTech, Bridgestone is scaling up a closed-looped system that uses bacteria to recreate the raw material for new rubber.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 17, 2022

The South East London Combined Heat and Power (SELCHP) facility in Lewisham will provide heat to several existing estates and schools in a new area of Southwark, in a £16 million project undertaken by Veolia. Over £250 million of funding has been awarded to heat network schemes under the Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) since it opened its doors to applicants in 2018.

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Waste Waste Carbon Fossil fuels 233

GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2022

Sponsored: With the new politics of clean energy, a substantial, sustainable and secure supply of domestic copper is vital for U.S. economic and national security.

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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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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 17, 2022

The study anticipates a shift from polymer-based to fibre-based packaging (pictured) by 2040. While recycling, reuse and composting of packaging continues to increase significantly, a fifth of all food packaging could still find its way to landfill and incineration even in two decades time, according to a study commissioned by sustainable packaging specialist UPM Specialty Papers.

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Packaging Innovation Recycling Recycling 211

GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2022

The U.K. is developing an urban airport for flying cars and drones. Will other countries follow suit?

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GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2022

An ambitious and implementable international agreement on nature will help set the direction for corporate action.

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Green Living Guy

MAY 17, 2022

Union, Oregon, May 12, 2022 – EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), a leading renewable energy developer and operator in North America, celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Elkhorn Valley Wind Farm in Union County, Oregon. The 100-megawatt (MW) wind farm represents an estimated capital investment of $221 million. Annually it generates enough energy to […].

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North America Energy Energy Electricity 145

Charged

MAY 17, 2022

Volta Trucks plans to introduce its electric commercial vehicles into North America, beginning in 2023 with a Volta Zero Class 7 truck (equivalent to the company’s existing European 16-ton truck) with a dry or refrigerated cargo box. The Volta Zero is a purpose-built electric medium-duty truck specifically designed for urban logistics. It uses a compact eAxle, comprising the electric motor, transmission, and axle all in one unit, supplied by Michigan-based Meritor , and high-voltage batteries lo

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North America Electricity Logistics Europe 140

Green Living Guy

MAY 17, 2022

ASPEN, CO [May 17, 2022] Endera is a technology company specializing in all-electric commercial vehicles, charging infrastructure, and software solutions. The company announced the delivery of two all-electric Endera shuttles to The Aspen Institute’s Aspen Meadows Resort. The resort recently became part of the acclaimed Salamander Hotels & Resorts portfolio. “Endera and The Aspen Institute have […].

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Electricity Technology Global warming Climate change 145

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.

Sustainability

altenergymag

MAY 17, 2022

PowerMarket, a leader in community solar management services and trusted partner of New York Solarize programs, has subscribed nearly 400 kW of community solar in support of Sustainable Putnam's Solarize Putnam campaign.

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Green Living Guy

MAY 17, 2022

Did you know that your plastic moisturizer bottle for your skincare routine can last 1,000 years before it decays? The personal care industry is a multibillion-dollar titan. Imagine the amount of waste and pollutants generated that risks thousands of animals and humans every year. But how can you have a sustainable skincare routine? It’s about […].

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Sustainability Plastics Pollution Waste 126

altenergymag

MAY 17, 2022

-Li-Cycle’s third operational Spoke facility in North America commences operations, with capacity to process up to 10,000 tonnes of manufacturing scrap and end-of-life batteries per year -Arizona Spoke is the first to utilize Li-Cycle’s proprietary technology to directly process full EV battery packs -Facility can process equivalent of batteries required for approximately 20,000 EVs per annum

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Batteries North America Lithium Recycling 125

Charged

MAY 17, 2022

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved $11.7 million in funding for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to develop three new pilot programs to test ways in which bidirectional EVs and chargers can provide power to the electric grid and various benefits to customers. PG&E will test bidirectional charging technology in a variety of settings, including in homes, businesses and with local microgrids.

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Resilience Technology Electricity Energy 124

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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Green Living Guy

MAY 17, 2022

Mercedes-Benz takes another major step in building the world’s most desirable electric cars. Today, the inventor of the automobile announced that it will work with Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, to incorporate Sila’s silicon anode chemistry in batteries which are optionally available for the first time in the upcoming electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

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Batteries Electricity Global warming Climate change 122

Charged

MAY 17, 2022

Semiconductor provider STMicroelectronics is supplying SiC semiconductors for SEMIKRON ’s eMPack EV power modules. “In addition to its transformative effect in e-mobility, our SiC technology, now in its third generation, is driving increased efficiency, performance and reliability in sustainable energy and industrial power-control applications,” said STMicroelectronics Executive VP Edoardo Merli.

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Batteries Sustainability Technology Energy 124

altenergymag

MAY 17, 2022

Solar technology that enables self-powered IoT devices, 5G infrastructure, military equipment, robotics and EVs

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IoT Technology 148

Charged

MAY 17, 2022

6K, a producer of engineered materials for lithium-ion batteries, has raised $102 million in the first of two Series D funding tranches. The round was led by Koch Strategic Platforms, an investment arm of fossil fuel giant Koch Industries, with participation by investors Energy Impact Partners, Albemarle, HG Ventures and others. 6K will use the new cash to expand production of premium 3D metal powders in its 6K Additive division and to accelerate the deployment of cathode production plants in it

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Building Energy Monitoring Batteries Recycling Recycling 105

Renew Economy

MAY 17, 2022

NT government passes key legislation to pave way for $30 billion solar and battery storage project. The post Sun Cable: New legislation paves way for world’s biggest solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Batteries Government 101

Smart Energy International

MAY 17, 2022

UK’s National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is launching a 12-month trial of a system that seeks to fully automate the capture and processing of corrosion-related condition assessment data. Formed through a collaboration with deep tech start-ups Keen AI and sees.ai, the system uses automated drones flown ‘Beyond Visual Line of Sight’, which refers to operating drones at distances outside the normal visible range of the pilot.

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Energy Monitor Aviation Technology Resilience 98

Renew Economy

MAY 17, 2022

Making his last major speech before the election, Anthony Albanese says stronger climate action could help repair Australia's diplomatic relationships. The post Albanese pledges to get Australia out of climate ‘naughty corner’ appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 17, 2022

Delivering successful energy efficiency programs and optimizing grid operations are top-of-mind concerns for utilities. As the impact of the uptake of electric vehicles (EV) and distributed residential energy resources increases in volume, these concerns also come with opportunities. Cutting-edge AMI data analytics not only address these concerns but can also provide the intelligence to accelerate the transition to a smarter grid and unlock new revenue opportunities.

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Home Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 98

Renew Economy

MAY 17, 2022

"Decarbonisation, not defossilisation" is the new catchcry of the fossil fuel industry as new research highlights risks of climate tipping points. The post Fossil fuel industry says it understands climate risks. But just doesn’t care appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 17, 2022

Energy Trading Central and South Eastern Europe – ‘ETCSEE’ – is one of the most recognised events for the energy trading industry. That is a fact. During this 2-day event, high level trading representatives and key decision makers discuss the current and future scenarios regarding the central and southeastern European markets. That is another fact. The European power and gas markets are under extreme pressure due to the war in Ukraine.

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Europe Asia Energy Energy 94

Renew Economy

MAY 17, 2022

Researchers reveal a major breakthrough in renewable energy technology by using Earth’s radiant infrared heat to generate solar electricity in the dark. The post Australian researchers harvest “night-time solar” to provide power in the dark appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Technology Electricity Energy Energy 98

altenergymag

MAY 17, 2022

Optimizing the grid for EVs and ensuring accessibility will be a key focus of the June 7-8 event in Chicago

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Renew Economy

MAY 17, 2022

Two solar farms contracted to help decarbonise the Australian power supply of global online retail giant Amazon have begun delivering energy to the grid. The post Two more NSW solar farms start sending power to the grid – and Amazon appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Retail Energy Energy 98

GatesNotes

MAY 17, 2022

One of my heroes, the late Dr. Paul Farmer, in his own words.

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Renew Economy

MAY 17, 2022

Cannon-Brookes reveals he has spent $600m cash on his AGL blocking stake, meaning he has "skin in the game", unlike the coal generator's board. The post “Skin in the game:” Cannon-Brookes spends $600 million cash on AGL appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Business Green

MAY 17, 2022

Partnership with rewilding charity ARK Nature aims to ensure biodiversity is protected through clean energy transition. Shellfish reefs fundamental to the ecological recovery of the North Sea are to be restored as part of a new rewilding project led by Ørsted and ARK Nature. The partnership between green energy giant Ørsted and Netherlands-based rewilding charity ARK Nature aims to find ways for nature restoration and renewable energy infrastructure to co-exist as governments look

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Renew Economy

MAY 17, 2022

Forrest resumes executive role at Fortescue, hires ex AGL boss Andy Vesey and names former head of GE Europe as new FFI CEO. The post Forrest hires ex AGL boss Andy Vesey as part of big name changes at Fortescue appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Europe 98

Business Green

MAY 17, 2022

New report suggests investment in suppotrt of the UN Sustainable Development Goals could protect 450 million people by 2030. Rolling out cooling technologies to the 1.2 billion people most at risk from extreme heat incidents should be a global priority, according to the global Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) campaign. In a new report, titled Chilling Prospects, SEforALL reveals the escalating threat communities are facing from extreme heatwaves and warns that the world is entering a decisi

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Cooling Health Sustainability Technology 69

Renew Economy

MAY 17, 2022

After bushfires, floods and numerous IPCC reports, the Morrison-Joyce government still has a 2030 emissions reduction target set by Tony Abbott. The post A vote for a few “moderate Liberals” is a vote for more climate obstruction appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Business Green

MAY 17, 2022

Deal agreed with new firm Zero Carbon Ventures, which aims to bring green tech to the Middle East. British clean-tech firm Levidian has signed an export deal to supply the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with 500 of its pioneering gas decarbonisation systems, which promise to cut half a million tonnes of CO2e from the Gulf state's emissions. The deal, worth £700m, has been agreed in partnership with operator Zero Carbon Ventures, a company specifically created to help bring new carbon-reducing

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