Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
A radical rethink of recycling and waste policy is required to put the UK on a more sustainable path, according to a new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). “Waste as a Resource: A sustainable Way Forward” advocates an approach that prioritises waste streams according to their usefulness to materials and emissions reduction, and to their utility to the wider energy system.
Charged
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Sponsored by Knowles Precision Devices. Many power electronics today are being designed for use in high-temperature, high-voltage environments, such as inside electric vehicles. However, size, weight, and power (SWaP) are also key factors driving electronic product development. These conflicting design criteria are an issue for many electrical engineers because space is not available to simply add a cooling system, as this will add weight and increase the product’s overall footprint.
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Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Late August saw the release of “Air Quality and Health In Cities”, the latest edition of The State of Global Air report, produced annually by the US Health Effects Institute. It attempts a snapshot of air pollution exposure in over 7000 cities worldwide, and its impact on health. Standout findings this year include a clearer picture of PM2.5 and NO2 pollution, with fine particles seeming to be an affliction of the world’s poorer regions especially, while NO2 is a problem for city dwellers
Charged
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Bollinger Motors ’ new B4 is a Class 4 all-electric fleet truck that features a cab-forward design. It’s designed to offer maximum cargo volume, accommodate unlimited adaptation, and prioritize safety. “The cab-forward design is a radical change from our previous concepts,” says founder and CEO Robert Bollinger. “And that’s on purpose. We listened to our commercial customers and developed what they need for ultimate efficiency.”.
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.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Last month we looked at global sensors leader Alphasense and their work within the Gas Safety sector. This month we take a closer look at the steps they are taking to support the global drive to improve air quality. As global awareness of the impact of poor air quality grows, so too does the demand for monitoring. In September 2021, the WHO noticeably reduced its yearly average PM (Particulate Matter) guideline values to 5 µg/m3, and in March, the UK government announced a consultation on new ta
Charged
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Chroma Systems Solutions is a provider of automated test equipment, and it offers a wide range of EV and battery testing solutions. Now the company has launched a high-power battery simulator designed for testing battery-connected devices. When integrated with any Chroma regenerative battery cycler or bidirectional DC power supply, the software simulates the battery state, eliminating the wait time for the charge/discharge of an actual battery.
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Charged
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
LG Energy Solution and Honda have agreed to establish a joint venture to produce lithium-ion batteries in the US to power Honda and Acura EV models for the North American market. The two companies will invest a total of $4.4 billion to establish a new US plant that will eventually have an annual production capacity of approximately 40 GWh worth of batteries.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Record hot temperatures in the UK over the summer caused significant changes to the levels of harmful pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter, prompting a number of novel observations by the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS). A field of ripened wheat in Drinkstone, Suffolk, during the July 2022 heatwave. In mid-July, the temperature in the UK exceeded 40°C for the first time since records began.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Danish company unveiled its third 3GW offshore wind project in Australia, with a virtual carbon copy outline of its previous proposals. The post Another 3GW offshore wind project “unveiled” in Australia, with carbon copy proposal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
With local councils in England being encouraged to apply for a share of a £7 million grant scheme with a brief to ‘reduce the impact of air pollution on public health’, the big question still remains: how can local authorities mitigate air pollution without carrying out hyperlocal monitoring to understand where the problem areas are and identify the pollution sources?
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.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Solar output set new records across main grid and in Queensland over the weekend. The post Solar records tumble as spring ushers in new challenges for coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Large pieces of plastic can break down into nanosized particles that often find their way into soil and water. Perhaps less well known is that they can also float in the air. It’s unclear how nanoplastics impact human health, but animal studies suggest they’re potentially harmful. Researchers have developed a sensor that detects these particles and determines the types, amounts and sizes of the plastics using colourful dot films.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Global fossil fuel subsidies almost double over the course of 2021, as governments around the world – and not least in Australia – navigate the energy crisis. The post Global fossil fuel subsidies rocket to almost $US700 billion in 2021 appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
AQE returns to the Telford International Centre on 12 and 13 October. Visitors are promised the customary comprehensive package of training and development presentations on the latest methods and monitoring technologies relevant to the measurement of air quality and emissions to air. The air quality programme has been configured by Jim Mills, a well-known figure in the sector and now and independent consultant with monitoring firm Scotswolds.
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.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Greens table "climate trigger" bill in parliament, and get the backing of Australia's richest man, Andrew Forrest, but not the Labor government. The post Greens “climate trigger” bill faces tough crowd in parliament, but gets billionaire backing appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
As climate change leads to larger and more frequent wildfires, researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are using sensors, drones and machine learning to both prevent fires and minimise the damage they cause to the electrical grid. Engineers are honing technology to remotely sense electrical arcing and faulty equipment as well as the direction of spreading fires.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
NSW opens registrations for the first big renewable and storage tender that will replace most, if not all, its coal fired generators over the coming decade. The post NSW opens registrations for first big renewables and storage tender appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Well you’ll be discouraged to learn that the world is “woefully unprepared” for a massive volcanic eruption and the likely repercussions for global supply chains, climate and food. That’s according to experts from the University of Cambridge’s Centre for the Study of Existential Risk ( CSER ). Mount Rinjani in Indonesia, site of an eruption in 1257, the biggest in the last millenium (magnitude 7).
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?
DeSmogBlog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Liz Truss was announced as the new leader of the Conservative Party today after riding to power with the support of libertarian groups opposed to climate action. A vocal advocate of free-market economics, during her campaign Truss called solar farms on agricultural land “depressing” and on Sunday claimed “gas is a very important transition fuel” to help reach net zero.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Solar powered Zephyr® monitor installed on a post. Engineering consulting firm Tetra Tech is using Zephyr® air quality monitors from air quality expert EarthSense as part of its dust monitoring service. The service will enable construction companies, construction waste management sites and waste recycling centres to identify whether onsite activities, such as operation of diesel-powered machinery or the demolition of buildings, is affecting the levels of dust and to ensure emissions stay within
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Countrywide hydrogen strikes deal with Wirsol to pursue behind-the-meter solar for some smaller-scale electrolyser plants in Tasmania. The post Countrywide Hydrogen seeks behind the meter solar supply deals with Wirsol appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Business Green
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
UK manufacturers call for more support for businesses facing soaring energy bills. Manufacturers across Britain are calling on Ministers in the new government to consider introducing an energy price cap that will freeze business energy bills and immediately extend clean energy and insulation incentives for commercial premises, amid fears companies will be forced to close if they are not provided with more support to help them cope with soaring energy costs.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Climate and energy ministers clash over climate finance, methane, shipping, carbon levies and the world’s warming limit at talks in Bali. The post Collapse of G20 talks sparks fear of ‘backtracking’ on climate pledges appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Smart Energy International
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Samsung’s smart home vision, new light on nano-level electrical circuitry, satellite observations for energy development in Africa and a proposed inflatable moon base are on this week’s technology radar. Samsung eyes “ultimate sustainable home”. Samsung Electronics has set its sights on becoming the number 1 home energy efficiency brand with advanced energy saving technologies and appliances.
U.S. Green Technology
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Enforcing late fees is never fun. Unfortunately, it’s an essential part of being a landlord. If you’re enforcing late fees the old-fashioned way, it probably looks something like this: You have a tenant who didn’t pay rent on time, so at the end of the grace period, you start hunting them down. You get into. The post How Property Management Software Simplifies Late Fees appeared first on U.S.
Terra Infirma
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Here in the UK, the long, tedious slog to take over as Prime Minister from the disgraced Boris Johnson finally comes to an end today. From an environmental point of view, both candidates, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, have stated they are committed to the country’s Net Zero by 2050 target. However, both have also come out against solar farms and onshore wind, and said they would expand North Sea Oil & Gas (good luck with that one) and fracking where there is community support (ie nowhere)
R-Squared Energy
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Any time I write about nuclear power, it evokes passionate responses from readers. That was certainly the case following my previous article, Nuclear Power Could Cut The World’s Carbon Emissions In Half. There is always a contingent who are convinced that all we need is solar power. I tend to think of these people as those “who haven’t done the math.
Business Green
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
BREAKING: Incoming Prime Minister promises to 'govern as a Conservative', as she pledges to tackle people's soaring bills and long term energy supply concerns. Liz Truss has won the Conservative leadership race and will be confirmed as Prime Minister tomorrow, after defeating Rishi Sunak in a vote that proved closer than many experts predicted. Sir Graham Brady, chair of the Conservative's 1922 Committee, this afternoon confirmed Liz Truss secured 81,326 votes from the Tory Party membership, com
Smart Energy International
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Transmission system operator 50Hertz will develop a site near Bad Lauchstädt, in the south of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, into an energy transmission hub. A total of four systems for reactive power compensation will aim to help stabilise voltage and support reliable electricity transmission. The planned substation tech investments will be implemented together with regional and international partners.
Business Green
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Engineering association warns 'waste hierarchy' that informs UK policy decisions on waste and recycling is 'inadequate and not fit-for-purpose'. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has called on the government to reform its approach to waste and recycling, arguing the current model is unsustainable, outdated, and short-sighted. A report published by the 120,000-strong membership organisation yesterday argued the UK's current 'waste hierarchy' model should be replaced by a 'waste as a resourc
Energy Central
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Diablo Canyon is Saved For Now Swiss Politicians Form Lobby Group To Call End Nuclear Plant Phaseout Boris Johnson Writes $809M Check for Sizewell C UK Government Grants $4M in Funding For Advanced Reactor Development Hyundai, Ultra Safe Nuclear Sign Micro Reactor Agreement CORE Power and MIT Get DOE Funding for Floating Nuclear Power R&D Diablo Canyon is Saved For Now.
Business Green
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Likely next Prime Minister talks up renewables and prepares to immediately embark on massive market intervention, despite recent attacks on ‘Gordon Brown economics’. Liz Truss is widely expected to be announced as the UK's next Prime Minister later today, as her team continue to work on a sweeping new energy package that could see up to £100bn of support to help households and businesses cope with soaring energy bills.
Smart Energy International
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Nano Energies has become the first to be issued a license by the Croatian energy market regulator HERA to provide independent flexibility aggregator services. The Czech energy company can thus remotely operate its customers’ equipment without being their electricity supplier. Nano Energies Croatia country manager Dominik Marin?evi? explained: “The Croatian transmission system is rapidly decentralising and flexibility aggregation has started to play an extremely important role here.
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