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Want to stop greenhushing? Make sustainability a strategic growth decision

GreenBiz

Purpose plays an important role, too.

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System-level issues account for nearly half of BESS production defects, says CEA

Energy Storage News

A recent report from the Clean Energy Associates found that system-level defects accounted for nearly half of all defects found in battery energy storage systems (BESS), of which two issues related to increased risk of fire.

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The multiplier effect: 5 tips to create effective partnerships

GreenBiz

Organizations must work in tandem toward common goals to achieve scalable transformation and amplify sustainability impact.

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The Definition Of PFAS Should Be Science Based

NRDC onEarth

Attempts to weaken the PFAS definition threaten public health and the environment

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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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Kroger, Whole Foods adopt buying policies that protect bees

GreenBiz

Big grocery chains are embracing procurement guidelines that prohibit the use of nitroguanidine neonicotinoids, which are toxic to bees.

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EU’s Battery Passport ‘will give energy storage investors more clarity on bankability’ of projects

Energy Storage News

The European Union’s Battery Passport, which will make all of the components of devices placed into the market traceable, will be a useful tool for investors in energy storage, Energy-Storage.news has heard.

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The Energy Storage Report 2024: Feature articles and technical papers for free download

Energy Storage News

The Energy Storage Report 2024 is now available, bringing you the best of our content from Energy-Storage.news Premium and PV Tech Power.

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‘A picture of hell’: inside the UK’s nuclear reactors – in pictures

The Guardian: Energy

Armed with a Geiger counter, Michael Collins was given access to multiple power stations across the UK – he found them tranquil, beautiful and sinister Continue reading.

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Powin lands first UK project with 50MW/110MWh order from Pulse Clean Energy

Energy Storage News

Battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator Powin will provide developer-operator Pulse Clean Energy with 50MW/110MWh of its Stack750 energy storage system for a UK project.

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Rio signs Australia’s biggest wind energy deal to help power giant smelter and refineries

Renew Economy

Global mining giant Rio Tinto says it has signed the biggest renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) in Australia to help supply its huge smelting and refining operations in Gladstone. The post Rio signs Australia’s biggest wind energy deal to help power giant smelter and refineries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Hydrostor president on A-CAES tech, large-scale projects and changing business model

Energy Storage News

We catch up with the president of Canada-headquartered Hydrostor, Jon Norman, about the firm's advanced compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) tech, current projects, future plans and being a developer versus system integrator.

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EVs are one step closer to becoming roaming grid batteries

Canary Media

University of Delaware professor Willett Kempton is a pioneer of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.

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Jodie Kidd Champions Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology for Sustainable Mobility

FuelCellsWorks

United Kingdom– Renowned British model, television personality, and motor enthusiast Jodie Kidd has emerged as a vocal advocate for hydrogen fuel cell technology, positioning it as a pivotal solution for.

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Critics Say Barclays’ New Restrictions on Financing Oil and Gas Projects Are Too Limited and Too Late

DeSmogBlog

Barclays, one of the largest banks headquartered in the European Union, will stop funding new oil and gas projects. The shift is part of a slew of internal changes geared toward curbing emissions. But the newly adopted measures, which were announced last week, leave the London-based multinational with plenty of flexibility to continue financing fossil fuel extraction — and some critics say they don’t go far enough.

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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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Stellantis Pro One Starts Delivery of Hydrogen Vehicles to Hysetco, European Leader in Hydrogen Mobility

FuelCellsWorks

Stellantis Pro One, the Commercial Vehicle Business Unit, reaffirms its position as frontrunner of Hydrogen solutions, with the delivery of a fleet of Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen to Hysetco, the European.

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Gold Hydrogen – Set to Satisfy Global Energy Thirst for Centuries

Hydrogen Fuel News

The energy landscape is buzzing with anticipation as geologists across the globe are laying the groundwork for what could become the next big energy boom. Touted as a cleaner and more abundant alternative to traditional energy sources, hydrogen—with its immense innate potential—is poised to spark a revolution akin to the historical gold rushes that drastically transformed societies.

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Over 200 Companies to Promote 650 Green Hydrogen Projects in Spain

FuelCellsWorks

Enagás is planning business investments of 4.9 billion euros by 2030 Renewable hydrogen production in Spain will be around 2.5 million tonnes per year in 2030, according to the average.

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SPW is now accepting applications for the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List

Solar Power World

The application portal is now open for Solar Power World’s esteemed Top Solar Contractors List. Any solar PV developer, installer or subcontractor working in the United States can begin the application process now on Solar Power World’s website. The deadline to apply to the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List is Friday, May 24, 2024. “The U.S.… The post SPW is now accepting applications for the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List appeared first on Solar Power World.

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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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Toyota Introduces Hydrogen-Powered HiLux Concept in Thailand

FuelCellsWorks

Toyota has taken the wraps off a cutting-edge HiLux concept in Thailand, showcasing a dual-cab pickup truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells, alongside the development of extra-cab prototypes for a.

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More hydrogen trains from Stadler are coming to California

Hydrogen Fuel News

The H2 train order has increased by six. Instead of the original four hydrogen trains the California State Transport Agency (CalSTA) ordered form Swiss-based Stadler Rail, the state’s transport departments will now receive a total of 10 units after adding another six trains to its initial order. The initial agreement was inked in October 2023.

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CAVAN AUTO Embracing Dual Strategy with Electric and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Innovations Officially Launched the Mission of “One Mile One Smile”

FuelCellsWorks

BEIJING— On January 27, CAVAN AUTO, a new energy vehicle (NEV) brand, marked its official entry into the market with a launch event, aptly themed “One Mile One Smile” Founded in.

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Four reasons rooftop solar will grow to dominate Australia’s electricity market

Renew Economy

Rooftop solar coupled with batteries will be critical to helping Governments reach their emission reduction goals. The post Four reasons rooftop solar will grow to dominate Australia’s electricity market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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HydrogenPro ASA – Invitation to Q4 2023 Results Presentation

FuelCellsWorks

Oslo– HydrogenPro ASA (OSE: HYPRO) will publish the financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023 on Tuesday 27 February 2024 at 07:00 CET. The company will host a webcast.

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Thailand’s nascent EV industry could get a boost from the discovery of lithium resources

Charged

Thailand sees EVs as a potential growth industry, and the country’s government is soliciting investment from global manufacturers. In December, the Thai government announced that Toyota, Honda and two other Japanese automakers will invest a total of $4.22 billion to establish local production of EVs. As usual, the Chinese beat them to it—in January, Great Wall Motor began manufacturing EVs in Thailand.

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Spain Opposes the Latest Madness to Save Energy: The “New Color” of Hydrogen That Leaves Green and Blue Behind

FuelCellsWorks

A great discovery was the optimal use of hydrogen as an energy source for a myriad of machinery, due to its great optimization and easy access. Despite this, a big problem has.

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Daimler Buses to supply electric public transport buses and charging infrastructure in The Hague 

Charged

Daimler Buses ’ e-infrastructure subsidiary, Daimler Buses Solutions, will supply charging stations and charging management, including software and operating concept, for an e-bus depot in the Dutch city of The Hague. The depot will be operated by public transport provider HTM Personenvervoer. Commissioning of the project is planned for the third quarter of 2024.

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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?

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Charbone Hydrogen Finalizes Arrangements With City of Sorel-Tracy to Kick off Green Hydrogen Project Build in Quebec

FuelCellsWorks

Brossard, Quebec– CHARBONE HYDROGEN CORPORATION (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FWB: K47) (the “Company” or “Charbone”), North America’s only publicly traded pure-play green hydrogen company, is pleased to announce that the.

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Enteligent integrates PIONIX’s BaseCamp software with its TLCEV solar EV charger

Charged

California-based solar power technology company Enteligent has partnered with German EV charging software developer PIONIX to use PIONIX’s commercial BaseCamp software as the operating system for Enteligent’s TLCEV, which is under development. BaseCamp is based on the open-source EVSE software EVerest, which was initiated by PIONIX and is now hosted within Linux Foundation Energy.

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Government of Uganda Partnered With IPS Ltd (Kenya) and Westgass International AS to Produce Green Hydrogen-Based Fertilizers

FuelCellsWorks

IPS and Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Sign Joint Development Agreement to Produce Green Hydrogen-Based Fertilizers in Uganda. Kampala, Uganda— In a landmark move, the Government of Uganda, through.

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Fuel Cell And Electrolyzer Manufacturer Secures Funding to Boost H2 Energy Transition

Hydrogen Fuel News

Celadyne Technologies Receives $4.5 Million Boost In a significant leap forward for clean energy technology, Celadyne Technologies—a U.S. based hydrogen solutions innovator—has locked in $4.5 million in funding aimed at advancing their cutting-edge fuel cell technology. This infusion of capital promises to expedite the industrial transition to low-carbon energy sources.

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Green Hydrogen for a Low-Carbon Beer

FuelCellsWorks

A project by Fertiberia and Heineken Spain awarded by the Observatory of Innovation in Mass Consumption of the Institut Cerdá. The pioneering project developed by Fertiberia and Heineken Spain to.

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