California startup Watershed raises $100 million for emissions-tracking software
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Investors bet big on carbon accounting and emissions reporting with Watershed Technology.
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BESS prices in US market to fall a further 18% in 2024, says CEA
Energy Storage News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
After coming down last year, the cost of containerised BESS solutions for US-based buyers will come down a further 18% in 2024, Clean Energy Associates (CEA) said.
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3 finance strategies to help with corporate climate goals
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
CFOs can make a big impact on sustainability performance, at little to no additional cost to their organization.
Transforming concrete from a carbon problem to a carbon solution
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Carbonaide’s first pilot plant, in Hollola, Finland (image credit: Carbonaide photo by Vesa Kippola). By Carbonaide, a Finnish company serving the concrete industry As the climate continues to warm, so does the demand for technologies that can reduce CO2 emissions and/or efficiently remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Proposed solutions for sequestering CO2 are plentiful, but there are serious issues around how to verify the claims made by the promoters of these innovations.
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.
How the Red Sea crisis could impede shipping industry climate targets
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
A recent analysis finds that the 4,000-mile-plus detour to avoid Red Sea attacks could dramatically increase the global shipping industry's carbon emissions.
Galp and Powin to deploy 5MW/20MWh BESS at PV plant in Portugal
Energy Storage News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
System integrator Powin has been enlisted by oil, gas and renewable energy firm Galp to install a battery energy storage system (BESS) at a PV plant in Portugal, Powin's first in Europe.
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3 strategies for making the most of a retail waste audit
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Sponsored: Material characterizations are a foundational tool for shaping effective waste management strategies. Here’s what you do next.
New York governor’s working group on BESS safety recommends changes to state Fire Code
Energy Storage News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The New York State Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group has recommended changing the state fire code to better manage risks associated with battery storage systems installed in the US state.
Resting found to boost performance of lithium metal batteries
TechXplore
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Next-generation electric vehicles could run on lithium metal batteries that go 500 to 700 miles on a single charge, twice the range of conventional lithium-ion batteries in EVs today.
Xcel Energy targets 600MW of energy storage in Midwest US
Energy Storage News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
US utility Xcel Energy has revealed energy deployment plans for the Upper Midwest region, including 3.6GW of renewables and 600MW of energy storage by 2030.
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
Can solar geoengineering save the world?
TechXplore
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The concept of solar geoengineering—blocking the sun's radiation to slow Earth's warming—is no longer just the realm of science fiction. In 2023, the U.S. government and the UN released reports on the topic. Whether or not solar geoengineering can save the world is up for debate, and Tony Harding, an assistant professor in the School of Public Policy, is contributing to the conversation.
In A Win for Public Health, EPA Toughens Limits on Soot Air Pollution
NRDC onEarth
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Today's agency action will deliver lifesaving protections from dangerous air pollution.
Inexpensive, carbon-neutral biofuels are finally possible
TechXplore
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
When it comes to making fuel from plants, the first step has always been the hardest—breaking down the plant matter. A new study finds that introducing a simple, renewable chemical to the pretreatment step can finally make next-generation biofuel production both cost-effective and carbon-neutral.
Australia’s biggest wind project installs first turbine
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
First turbine erected at what will be the biggest wind project in Australia. The post Australia’s biggest wind project installs first turbine appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
EVs that go 1,000 kilometers on a single charge: New gel may make it possible
TechXplore
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Futuristic advancements in AI and health care stole the limelight at the tech extravaganza Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. However, battery technology is the game-changer at the heart of these innovations, enabling greater power efficiency. Importantly, electric vehicles are where this technology is being applied most intensely.
Reckless or reasonable? Factchecking the claims of anti-renewable activists
The Guardian: Energy
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
A protest at Parliament House featured claims about higher bills and dystopian images of disused turbines. But is there any basis for this? Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Community groups, activists and politicians rallied on the lawns of Parliament House on Tuesday in opposition to the federal government’s plan for the energy grid to run on 82% renewable energy by 2030.
Getting to know the 'ghost' inside batteries: An in-depth examination of tiny short-circuits
TechXplore
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
An Argonne team developing materials for solid-state batteries has taken an unexpected detour to investigate tiny short-circuits known as soft-shorts. Their insights will benefit battery researchers around the world.
No 10 refuses to apologise after Sunak makes trans jibe while Brianna Ghey’s mother watched PMQs from gallery – UK politics live
The Guardian: Energy
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Downing Street says it was ‘legitimate’ for PM to highlight Starmer’s ‘U-turns’ despite strong condemnation Sunak’s comments Rishi Sunak starts by wishing the king a speedy recovery. Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question at PMQs. Continue reading.
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.
Study unveils scalable and efficient photoelectrode modules for green hydrogen production
TechXplore
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
In a development toward practical photoelectrochemical water splitting, a research team has achieved a technological breakthrough in the production of green hydrogen. Through their innovative approach, the team has overcome the challenges of efficiency, stability, and scalability in photoelectrodes, paving the way for practical implementation. The study is published in the journal Nature Energy.
There Will Be More Hydrogen Refueling Stations in China Than in the Entire Planet in Just Two Years
FuelCellsWorks
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
30 cities in the Asian giant could have a total of 1,200 hydrogen stations open, more than those in the rest of the world. In a moment when electrification is.
3D printed nanocellulose upscaled for green architectural applications
TechXplore
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
For the first time, a hydrogel material made of nanocellulose and algae has been tested as an alternative, greener architectural material. The study, from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the Wallenberg Wood Science Center, shows how the abundant sustainable material can be 3D printed into a wide array of architectural components, using much less energy than conventional construction methods.
Batteries “core” to business and profitability, says AGL, as flexibility and firming pay off
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
AGL says large-scale battery storage is rapidly becoming a core part of its business, and will be a key building block for future profitability, with agility and flexibility the order of the day. The post Batteries “core” to business and profitability, says AGL, as flexibility and firming pay off appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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?
Japan's electric vehicle transition by 2035 may be insufficient to combat the climate crisis, but there are solutions
TechXplore
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Researchers at Kyushu University have found that Japan's current policy of stopping the sale of gas vehicles by 2035 and transitioning only to hybrids and electric vehicles may be insufficient to reduce the country's CO2 emissions and prevent it from reaching its decarbonization target goals. In fact, emissions may temporarily increase.
Bill would end California experiment with income-based electric bills
Canary Media
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Of all the ways California regulators are proposing to rein in fast-rising electric utility rates, few are as controversial as the plan to charge customers for electricity service based on how much money they make. In fact, the proposal is controversial enough that some lawmakers are now trying to put a stop to it.
Decoding thermophotovoltaic efficiency
TechXplore
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The field of solar cells has witnessed exponential development over the past decades. Evaluating the performance of solar cells has been simple because all devices can be compared given a single metric, the efficiency, which is measured under standardized conditions.
Colorado State University to Develop Public Hydrogen Fueling Stations With $8.9 Million Federal Grant
FuelCellsWorks
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Colorado State University is set to receive $8.9 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to build three public hydrogen fueling stations in Fort Collins, Denver and Pueblo.
Powerful answers to energy questions may be blowing in the wind
TechXplore
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
While wind farms have become a widely popular method of generating energy, researchers are now looking at the impact of these large farms on wind patterns and the surrounding environment.
Spanish Government Announces €900 Million in Aid for 10 Green Hydrogen Projects
FuelCellsWorks
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The Spanish Government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has pledged a significant boost to renewable energies, particularly focusing on making Spain a global leader in decarbonization through renewable hydrogen.
Labor's fuel-efficiency standards may settle the ute dispute—but there are still hazards on the road
TechXplore
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Australia looks set to adopt fuel-efficiency standards after the Albanese government on Sunday revealed options for the long-awaited policy. The government says the reform would lead to more cars that are cheaper to run, eventually saving Australians about A$1,000 per vehicle each year.
Safe, Fast and Simple: Daimler Truck and Linde Set New Standard for Liquid Hydrogen Refueling Technology
FuelCellsWorks
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Daimler Truck and Linde Engineering present sLH2, a jointly developed refueling technology for subcooled liquid hydrogen. Compared to gaseous hydrogen, subcooled liquid hydrogen (sLH2) allows for higher storage density, greater.
From waste to resource: New sustainable process transforms sewage sludge into activated carbon
TechXplore
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Sewage sludge is the solid waste resulting from wastewater treatment. According to data from the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, 1.2 million tons of this waste were produced in Spain in 2021 alone, and its management is a growing problem.
AGL back in the black as it slouches towards green
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
AGL Energy posts 359% jump in half-year profit, year-on-year, driven by fewer plant outages and more stable market conditions. The post AGL back in the black as it slouches towards green appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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