Software is now the soul of a vehicle
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Electric vehicle sales are growing in the U.S., amid a changing automotive landscape.
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Virtual power plants: A ‘critical resource’ for meeting rising electrification demand
Energy Storage News
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Jennifer Downing, senior advisor to the Loan Programs Office at the US Department of Energy (DOE) and author of a recent report into virtual power plant technology, speaks to Energy-Storage.news.
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How the employee voice can help drive climate action at your company
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Employees can be internal advocates for bold climate policy.
Romania launches “world’s largest centralized DRS”
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Romania has launched a centralized Deposit Return System with almost 80,000 collection points, said to be the world’s largest. The East European nation joins other 13 EU countries that have launched deposit return schemes (DRS) with the aim of increasing collection and recycling rates of single-use beverage containers. The Romanian DRS system uses a software solution from Sensoneo, a technology company based in Slovakia.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
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
US: Interest rate rises and longer development timelines causing project ‘M&A mania’
Energy Storage News
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Interest rate rises and longer development timelines have driven a fall in the value of early-stage projects in the US clean energy and energy storage market and a flurry of sell-offs, developer-operator Agilitas Energy told Energy-Storage.news.
Organic solar cells show promise for cheap energy production, researcher says
TechXplore
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
A newly published doctoral thesis at Karlstad University shows that organic solar cells are a promising technology, due to its flexibility and vast potential applications.
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Virgin pilots first transatlantic flight with low-carbon fuel
TechXplore
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
British airline Virgin Atlantic on Tuesday piloted the first long-haul flight powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), an event environmental groups labeled "greenwashing".
Fluence closes US$400 million asset-backed credit facility
Energy Storage News
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Global battery storage system integrator Fluence has closed a four-year US$400 million asset-backed lending (ABL) credit facility.
No significant link between Industry 4.0 and energy consumption or energy intensity
TechXplore
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
To what extent does the digitalization of industrial and manufacturing processes (Industry 4.0) improve energy efficiency and thus reduce energy intensity? A team from the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) analyzed developments across 10 industrial manufacturing sectors in China between 2006 and 2019. Their findings show that contrary to the claims of many policymakers and industry associations, digitalization may not automatically lead to anticipated energy savings in manufacturing a
Carbon-captured net-zero cement launches
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Brevik cement plant (image credit: copyright Heidelberg Materials). Heidelberg Materials is introducing a carbon-captured net-zero cement, said to be the world’s first, which will be available to customers in Europe. The product – to be marketed as evoZero – is described as having a net-zero footprint achieved through the application of carbon capture and storage technology at the Heidelberg Materials plant in Brevik, Norway, without compensation from credits generated outside the co
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
Improved water electrolysis performance and stability bring commercialization of green hydrogen one step closer
TechXplore
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
A technology has been developed by Professor Youngkook Kwon's team in the School of Chemical Engineering at UNIST, aiming to significantly improve the performance of an electrolyzer used for hydrogen generation. This advancement brings us a step closer to the commercialization of green hydrogen production technology.
Wärtsilä touts safety features, energy density improvements for new Quantum BESS solution
Energy Storage News
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Wärtsilä Energy has launched its newest battery energy storage system (BESS) solution for utility-scale applications, claiming that it comes with enhanced safety features and improved energy density.
Researchers develop greener building materials using sugar processing waste products
TechXplore
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
If you want to make more sustainable and environmentally friendly concrete, you're going to need some sugar. Sort of.
AI monitoring and control helps to decarbonize district heating network
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The latest AI tools are being used to extend the efficiency of one of the UKs largest, oldest and most successful district energy schemes in Sheffield. The initiative is cited as a UK first by Veolia, which is working on behalf of Sheffield City Council on the project. Following an extensive trial and integration phase, the data driven thermohydraulic modelling tool is now being used to optimise temperature and network pressure over the 44km long network.
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.
Despite setbacks, states are still counting on offshore wind
TechXplore
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
In recent months, East Coast states' plans to install massive new offshore wind farms have been battered by bad economic news, canceled contracts and newfound uncertainty about the projects officials are counting on to reach their clean energy goals.
Wind and solar power face an end-of-life sustainability challenge
Financial Times: Energy
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
As the world switches to renewables, difficulties in dealing with spent panels and turbines are coming into focus
Driving a greener future: how your electric car could help power your neighborhood
TechXplore
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
A new concept—the "grid of grids"—is revolutionizing the way we think about energy.
America's first 'enhanced' geothermal plant just got up and running
Canary Media
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
A next-generation geothermal plant backed by Google has started sending carbon-free electricity to the grid in Nevada, where the tech company operates some of its massive data centers.
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.
Why the world's first flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel is a green mirage
TechXplore
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner is set to take off from Heathrow on November 28 and head for JFK airport in New York, powered by so-called sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). According to its operator, Virgin Atlantic, the world's "first 100% SAF flight" will mark "a historic moment in aviation's roadmap to decarbonization".
Google’s new geothermal energy project is up and running
The Verge: Energy
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Google partnered with clean energy startup Fervo on a new geothermal project in Nevada that will send electricity to the grid that serves two of Google’s data centers. | Image: Google A first-of-its-kind geothermal project is now up and running in Nevada, where it will help power Google’s data centers with clean energy. Google is partnering with startup Fervo, which has developed new technology for harnessing geothermal power.
Tesla's futuristic Cybertruck finally arrives—here's why the company's success is riding on it
TechXplore
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
In 2019, Tesla was in the happy position of being a high-volume, premium-priced leader in the global electric vehicle (EV) market. Deliveries of 367,500 cars represented 50% growth over 2018.
EU ports help sell on over 20% of LNG imports from Russia
Financial Times: Energy
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
‘Transshipment’ of liquefied natural gas, crucial for Moscow’s Arctic fleet, is banned by UK and Netherlands
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.
Six recycling innovations that could change fashion
TechXplore
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The fashion industry's enormous waste problem is pushing governments, particularly in Europe, towards ambitious recycling targets.
“Megaton Moon:” Danish developer plans 60GW solar and wind energy park
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Danish developer GreenGo Energy announces plans to build one of the world's biggest green energy parks – a 60GW/190TWh project in West Africa. The post “Megaton Moon:” Danish developer plans 60GW solar and wind energy park appeared first on RenewEconomy.
H2med and the Spanish Hydrogen Backbone, Included in the List of Projects of Common Interest of the European Commission
FuelCellsWorks
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The list of Projects of Common Interest (PCI) will be submitted to the Council and the European Parliament for final approval in early 2024. Enagás advances in the analysis of.
Australia cited as COP28 host caught planning fossil fuel deals at UN climate talks
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Leaked documents and an undercover investigation suggest UAE has been using its role as host of the COP28 to secure oil and gas deals. The post Australia cited as COP28 host caught planning fossil fuel deals at UN climate talks 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?
IBM, FuelCell Energy to Use AI in Effort to Forge Longer-Life Fuel Cell Systems
FuelCellsWorks
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
ZURICH– IBM and FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL) today announced they will work together to boost the performance of FuelCell Energy’s technology using Foundation Models, a form of generative Artificial.
Lots of solar and lots of sheep, but Australia still too slow on agrivoltaics
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Australia has lots of solar, and a lot of sheep, but it has been slow to mix crops with large scale solar installations. The post Lots of solar and lots of sheep, but Australia still too slow on agrivoltaics appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Forvia Accelerates Hydrogen Activity in North America With a Second Business Award
FuelCellsWorks
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
FORVIA, the 7th_largest automotive technology supplier, has been awarded a contract from a major clean energy technology company to supply Type IV hydrogen storage systems for heavy-duty commercial vehicles in.
Incoming! Nats add “carpet bomb” of wind turbines to list of anti-renewable tropes
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
NSW Forestry Corp hoses down claims it plans to "carpet bomb" pine plantations with "hundreds of giant wind towers." Guess who's spreading them? The post Incoming! Nats add “carpet bomb” of wind turbines to list of anti-renewable tropes appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Japan Airlines signs hydrogen-electric plane collabs with top global manufacturers
Hydrogen Fuel News
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
ZeroAvia Inc., Universal Hydrogen Co. and H2FLY GmbH are all a part of this study agreement. Japan Airlines has signed separate collaboration deals with three leading hydrogen-electric plane manufacturing companies to research everything from the economic feasibility to the maintenance and safety of the zero-emission technology. The idea is to better understand the technology from a range of different perspectives.
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