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Press Release: Amidst Federal Climate Rollbacks, Clean & Prosperous Institute Leads Delegation of 40 Lawmakers, Businesses, and Community Groups to Capital of European Union

Low Carbon Prosperity

For Immediate Release Contact Kelsey Nyland, Communications Director kelsey@cleanprosperousinstitute.org Amidst Federal Climate Rollbacks, Clean & Prosperous Institute Leads Delegation of 40 Lawmakers, Businesses, and Community Groups to Capital of European Union Delegation Learns from World’s Longest-Running Carbon Market; Generates Subnational to International Collaboration on Climate Action June 30, 2025 (Seattle, WA) – Clean & Prosperous Institute (CPI) returned stateside aft

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Molten Salt Battery Innovations: What to Expect by 2030

The Environmental Blog

What is a Molten Salt Battery? A molten salt battery (MSB) is a high-temperature energy storage system that uses molten (liquid) salts as the electrolyte. These salts become electrically conductive when heated above their melting point, typically between 200°C and 600°C depending on the chemistry. MSBs have a metal anode (like sodium or calcium), a salt-based electrolyte, and a metal or salt cathode (such as sulfur or antimony) separated by a solid ceramic electrolyte like beta-alumina.

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Battery swapping stations powered by solar and wind: How this could work for electric vehicles

TechXplore

Petrol and diesel vehicles are being phased out globally and replaced with electric vehicles so that countries can meet their commitments to zero human-caused carbon emissions by 2050. But electric vehicles' batteries run down quickly and take a long time to recharge. One solution is battery swapping systems, where depleted batteries can be swapped for fully charged batteries, putting electric vehicle drivers back on the road faster than it would have taken them to fill up with petrol.

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Sionic Energy announces drop-in silicon anode platform boosting EV battery energy density by 50%

Charged

Sionic Energy has announced commercial availability of its Rapid Integration Silicon Platform, a drop-in, 100% silicon-anode solution designed for lithium-ion battery manufacturers and EV OEMs. The company says the technology replaces graphite entirely and delivers energy density of 370 Wh/kg, supports ultra-fast charging under 10 minutes and provides over 1,000 charge cycles with operating temperatures from -30 °C to 45 °C.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

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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UK Solar Roadmap: Government sets out vision for 'solar rooftop revolution'

Business Green

Industry-backed plan aims to scale up commercial, domestic, and large-scale solar installations in support of the government's 2030 clean power mission

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Lilac launches its first European lithium pilot with Neptune Energy

Charged

Lilac Solutions, a provider of direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, has launched its first European field pilot at Neptune Energy’s operations site in Steinitz, Germany to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from brine associated with gas production. The integrated pilot processes brine from the subsurface reservoir through a complete flowsheet encompassing filtering and pretreatment, lithium extraction using Lilac’s proprietary ion exchange technology, concentration and conversion in

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New Zealand university collaborates with NASA on geothermal monitoring research

ThinkGeoEnergy

A research team from the Te Kunenga ki Purehuroa Massey University in New Zealand is collaborating with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and NASA Ames Research Center in California, USA for a project that aims to develop next-generation geothermal monitoring and environmental analytics to monitor geothermal systems from space. The “Monitoring vegetation-geothermal interactions from space and airborne platforms” project will receive just over NZD 1 million from a new fundi

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Allotrope Energy unveils new supercapacitors for hybrid-electric powertrains

Charged

Allotrope Energy has developed a new class of supercapacitors featuring Lignavolt, a nano-porous carbon material derived from pulp industry byproducts. The devices demonstrate 14–15 Wh/kg energy density—twice that of typical supercapacitors—enabling higher energy recovery and power output in hybrid-electric vehicle systems. The company claims that the supercapacitors are well-suited to regenerative braking applications, allowing for the full recovery of braking energy using compact, lightweight

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Project Engineer at Enterprise Energy (San Francisco, CA)

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Project Engineer | Enterprise Energy | San Francisco, CA Start Date: 07/07/2025  Location: San Francisco, CA – hybrid, 3 days in office  Compensation: $85K-95k  About Enterprise Energy: Enterprise Energy is a nationwide developer of Community Solar, focused at the intersection of clean energy deployment, climate and environmental justice, and improving the lives of the communities we serve.

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Climate, conflict and energy security—how the EU's industrial policy must change to face this polycrisis

TechXplore

Industrial policy is back—it's currently central to the agendas of both the EU and the UK. This resurgence comes amid a polycrisis marked by climate breakdown, social inequality, energy insecurity and geopolitical instability. And it reflects a wider shift. Governments across G20 countries are stepping in more actively to shape their economies, moving away from the idea that markets should be left to run themselves.

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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

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Alinta Energy green lights South Australia’s largest BESS project

Energy Storage News

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XCharge deploys EV charging depot with load management and battery storage for California last-mile logistics fleet

Charged

EV charging provider XCharge North America has partnered with Gateway Fleets, provider of an electrification platform built for last-mile delivery, to deploy a new EV charging depot in Riverside, California. Gateway, whose customers include medium-duty fleets and independent FedEx operators, developed and will operate the new charging depot. The new site features two dual-dispenser GridLink chargers, powered by XCharge’s load management technology , which integrates energy storage with DC fast c

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The solar market needs new industry standards to support technological innovation

PV Tech

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Another remote W.A. town in line for renewables revamp with solar-battery plan

Renew Economy

Federal environmental approval is being sought to create a solar and battery micro-grid to provide the bulk of electricity needs for another remote town. The post Another remote W.A. town in line for renewables revamp with solar-battery plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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

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AU$13 million floating solar PV initiative launches in Australia

PV Tech

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Repower Project for Puna geothermal power plant receives utility approval

ThinkGeoEnergy

The Hawai’i Public Utilities Commission has approved the Repower Project of Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV), the operator of the Puna geothermal power plant in Hawai’i Island. With this, 12 generating units in the power plant will be replaced by more modern and efficient units, thus increasing the totla installed capacity from 38 MW to 46 MW.

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NSW opens $1 billion green bank for business, Eraring inquiry head appointed chair

Renew Economy

Energy Security Corp opens for business in NSW, with $1 billion of seed funding , a new board and chair, and a focus on long duration storage. The post NSW opens $1 billion green bank for business, Eraring inquiry head appointed chair appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Climate Policy News You Can Use — June 2025

EDF + Business

Dear Colleagues, Some good news! The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently found that, despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, capital flows to renewables in 2025 are set to be double that of oil, natural gas, and coal. Policy will enable that trend to continue and accelerate. Just like summer, the important climate policy developments we need to cover are heating up.

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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.

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Plastics Recycling With Enzymes Takes a Leap Forward

CleanTechnica

Key Process Improvements Save Energy and Cut Costs for Recycling Polyester With Enzymes A successful collaboration involving a trio of research institutions has yielded a road map toward an economically viable process for using enzymes to recycle plastics. The researchers, from NREL, the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and the University of. [continued] The post Plastics Recycling With Enzymes Takes a Leap Forward appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Giga Storage acquires 1,400MWh battery storage project in Germany

Energy Storage News

Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Giga Storage has acquired a 350MW/1,400MWh BESS asset in Germany, marking an expansion into the broader European energy storage market.

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Puerto Rico’s solar-powered village – in pictures

The Guardian: Energy

For years, Puerto Ricans have faced high electricity costs and regular blackouts. The town of Adjuntas, in the central mountains, boasts the island’s first community-owned solar microgrid Continue reading.

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Plenitude starts operations at first block of 330MW Spanish solar project

PV Tech

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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.

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Flexible zinc–ion batteries maintain stable voltage after bending with new hydrogel electrolyte

TechXplore

A research team led by Prof. Hu Linhua from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a highly durable hydrogel electrolyte for aqueous zinc–ion batteries (AZIBs) by using urea as a zincophilic solubilizer and zinc acetate (Zn(Ac)₂) salt—an affordable and environmentally friendly material.

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Pathways Alliance Sponsored Science Fairs for Canadian Children

DeSmogBlog

Tar sands advocacy group Pathways Alliance has been sponsoring school science fairs, DeSmog has learned. Environmentalists are questioning the ethics of an oil industry lobby group participating in science fairs for children, particularly given their disregard for the scientific consensus concerning the relationship between fossil fuel use and climate change.

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Will Congress pull the plug on Ohio's clean energy momentum?

Canary Media

Thousands of Ohio jobs are at risk as Republicans in Congress decide the fate of the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy tax credits, according to two new reports. The 2022 federal climate law spurred announcements of more than $7 billion in clean energy projects in Ohio.

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Q&A: Can we pay poor countries to ditch coal?

Eco-Business

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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.

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Island Community Explores Pathways To Strengthen Energy Reliability

CleanTechnica

U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy to Communities Program Helped Edgartown, Massachusetts, Plan for a Microgrid To Support Municipal Buildings in Emergencies There is no bridge to the island of Martha’s Vineyard from mainland Massachusetts: If you want to get there, you have to take a ferry or plane. The island’s. [continued] The post Island Community Explores Pathways To Strengthen Energy Reliability appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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How Clean Hydrogen Is Shaping the Future of Sustainable Energy

Green Living Guy

Introduction to Clean Hydrogen Clean hydrogen is gaining momentum in sustainable energy talks. Unlike traditional hydrogen from fossil fuels, clean hydrogen produces minimal or zero carbon emissions. This depends on the production method. Typically, producers use water electrolysis powered by renewable energy. This process relies on wind or solar power to split water into hydrogen.

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Spain launches €100 million renewables recycling aid programme

PV Tech

The Spanish government has launched a €100 million (US$117 million) aid programme to help promote the recycling and reuse of materials from renewable energy projects.

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🌎 Overheard at LCAW #252

Climate Tech VC

Happy Monday!  We’ve got a roundup of the biggest takeaways from London Climate Action Week. TLDR? There’s a major opportunity for Europe with all the US policy whiplash — if it can capture it.  In deals, $100m for livestock management, $71m for solar and energy storage development, and $30m for methane emission management.

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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?