Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 15, 2025

An area outside the substation in 2006 (image credit: Des Colhoun, CC BY-SA 2.0 license). Zenob, an owner and operator of grid-scale batteries on the GB transmission network, has announced that Europes largest battery site, located in Blackhillock, Scotland, has begun commercial operations. The Blackhillock site is launching in two phases. Phase 1 comprises of 200MW which went live on 3 March and will be followed by a further 100MW in 2026, making a total of 300MW/600MWh.

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TechXplore

MARCH 21, 2025

While biodiesel provides a cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum diesel, it produces CO2 and hazardous wastewater during manufacturing, requiring extra steps to achieve sustainability. A diagnostic study led by University of Michigan researchers works to improve a process that captures CO2 while treating biodiesel wastewater and produces valuable co-products like fuels and green chemicals.

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Energy Storage News

MARCH 28, 2025

Utility Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has announced intent to award up to US$43 million in grant funding for nine new community-driven microgrids in California, US. The funding comes through the Microgrid Incentive Program (MIP). MIP was created through 2018s Senate Bill 1339 (SB 1339).

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 19, 2025

Michelin Embarks on Advancing AEM Electrolyzer Technology for Green Hydrogen Breakthrough Global tire giant Michelin is making waves in the hydrogen sector with its significant investment in anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzer technology. Through a strategic partnership with top French research institutions, Michelin takes a bold step toward revolutionizing green hydrogen production.

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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

Technology

DeSmogBlog

MARCH 5, 2025

Half of the worlds carbon dioxide emissions in 2023 came from just three dozen companies, according to a new report released today by the Carbon Majors project, with the list dominated by coal, cement, and oil producers. Saudi Arabias Saudi Aramco , the years worst offender, drove 4.4 percent of the worlds carbon dioxide pollution alone in 2023, the report found.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 11, 2025

Remember when the first “Tesla big battery” at Hornsdale was connected to the grid in South Australia in 2017? It was the first of its kind in the world, but few would have predicted the astonishing growth of the technology across the world in the years since. Australia led the world in the uptake of […] The post Big batteries just hit a new record in Australia, but it’s a small fraction of the battery output in California appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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TechXplore

MARCH 21, 2025

In recent years, researchers have been trying to develop increasingly advanced battery technologies that can be charged faster and store more energy, while also remaining safe and stable over time. Lithium-metal batteries (LMBs), which contain a lithium-metal-based anode, have been found to be promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries (LiBs), which are currently the most widely used rechargeable batteries.

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Energy Storage News

MARCH 10, 2025

Solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) firm Canadian Solar has secured battery supply agreements and long-term service agreements through its subsidiary e-Storage for two US BESS projects developed by Aypa Power, in the ERCOT and California markets.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 12, 2025

Observing Water Molecules Splitting in Real Time For the first time, scientists have directly observed water molecules as they split into hydrogen and oxygen, revealing a surprising and critical detail about the process. Just before they separated, the molecules performed an unexpected maneuver by flipping 180 degrees. This movement, while tiny, has vast implications for clean energy production, as it plays a pivotal role in why splitting water takes more energy than theoretical models suggest.

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DeSmogBlog

MARCH 7, 2025

As the world is gathered in Trondheim for the 2025 World Ski Championships , Norway stands at a crossroads. This event is more than a celebration of sport it is a global stage where the country can either reinforce its role as Europe’s biggest fossil fuel producer or rise to the occasion and lead a just transition away from oil, gas and goal production.

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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

Energy

POWER Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

You may have heard of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), our nations largest public utility and source of cheap, clean, and reliable electricity for 10 million people. You may even […] The post America’s Nuclear Renaissance: How the TVA Can Lead Our Energy Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 18, 2025

Image credit: Julie Raccuglia , CC BY-SA 2.0 license. Key Production Group , said to be Europes leading bespoke physical music and packaging manufacturing broker, has announced the full rollout of its Key Production Recycling scheme, which the group says provides a responsible and sustainable recycling option for vinyl and CDs that are no longer playable.

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TechXplore

MARCH 21, 2025

Increasing energy demands and problems associated with burning fossil fuels have heightened interest in more sustainable energy sources, such as sunlight. But there are still areas where carbon-based fuel remains the standard, such as in the aviation industry. To address this need, scientists have been working to devise a way to use sunlight to generate solar-thermal heating that could then drive the chemical reactions that are needed to make jet fuel with net-zero carbon emissions.

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Energy Storage News

MARCH 24, 2025

Netherlands-based startup Moonwatt plans to commercialise an energy storage solution for hybridisation with solar using two big technological deviations from today's industry standard - we hear more from the firm's CEO and COO.

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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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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 14, 2025

Toyota Unveils Ambitious Vision for a Hydrogen-Powered Society at the 2025 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Seminar Toyotas long-standing commitment to hydrogen power took center stage at the 2025 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Seminar in Long Beach, California, where the automaker presented its roadmap for advancing a hydrogen-powered society. The strategy, which emphasizes technological advancements, infrastructure development, and collaboration, was framed as a key pillar in Toyotas multi-pathway approach to a

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Charged

MARCH 21, 2025

Microgrids are the coming thing in EV chargingincorporating battery storage can mitigate the need for high-power grid connections, making installations quicker and cheaper. ElectricFish has launched a new, fully redesigned version of its microgrid-based EV charger. Called the 350Squared, the system features battery integration and a proprietary power electronics design that the company says delivers faster EV charging and reduces the need for costly grid upgrades.

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The Guardian: Energy

MARCH 25, 2025

Data collected by two planes suggests large open-cut coalmine in Bowen Basin is releasing methane at higher rates than official estimates Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane at a Queensland coalmine were likely between three and eight times higher than officially reported, according to UN-backed research that flew aircraft over the site.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 31, 2025

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in solar power systems pose potential risks to grid security, stability and availability, according to a new study The SUN:DOWN research – conducted by Forescout Research, a specialist in cybersecurity – investigated different implementations of solar power generation. “Our findings show an insecure ecosystem with dangerous energy and national security implications,” says the group’s blog, which presents these more concerning ramificat

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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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TechXplore

MARCH 14, 2025

Agrivoltaic systems, which combine solar power generation with agricultural practices, offer a promising solution to the growing demand for both renewable energy and food production. By integrating solar panels with crops, these systems not only address the land use conflict between agriculture and energy production, but they also provide important benefits such as reducing crop water stress and offering protection against extreme weather events.

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Energy Storage News

MARCH 4, 2025

The capabilities of lithium-ion battery storage in providing long-duration energy storage to global energy systems should not be overlooked, write Kotub Uddin and Sam Secher of Envision.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 24, 2025

Frances Hidden Treasure: Unveiling Natural Hydrogen Deposits France has made headlines with groundbreaking discoveries of natural hydrogen , also known as white hydrogen, buried beneath its soil. These findings, located in the Lorraine region, have the potential to disrupt global energy markets by providing an abundant, naturally occurring, zero-carbon fuel source.

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Charged

MARCH 3, 2025

Lyten , which is developing lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing, has signed agreements with California Sulphur at the Port of Los Angeles and a Port of Stockton company for the supply of domestically sourced, industrial-grade sulfur for its manufacturing facilities in San Jose and San Leandro in California as well as its recently-announced gigafactory in Reno, Nevada.

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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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POWER Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

A Canada-based crypto mining company is acquiring two Pennsylvania coal-fired power plants as part of its purchase of a digital mining group. The post Canada Bitcoin Miner Acquiring Two Pennsylvania Coal Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

The Perito-Moreno glacier in Argentina. A new study sheds light on the diversity of microbial life in glacier meltwater. The streams draining the glaciers on our planets mountaintops harbor a wealth of unique microorganisms, yet little was known about these complex ecosystems until recently. A team of scientists, led by the Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne (EPFL) and including members of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), has carried out the study, which ta

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TechXplore

MARCH 7, 2025

A study led by Dr. Latha Marasamy, a research professor at the Autonomous University of Quertaro, Mexico, is setting the stage for advancements in solar energy technology. The research team has made a significant breakthrough by exploring the capabilities of SrZrS3 absorbers in cutting-edge chalcogenide perovskite solar cells, marking the first time such potential has been theoretically predicted.

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Energy Storage News

MARCH 31, 2025

We hear from XL Batteries and Quino Energy, 'organic' chemistry flow battery technology companies, about how they plan to scale up and reduce costs to compete with lithium-ion.

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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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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 10, 2025

Nickel Silicide Nanowires Revolutionize Microbial Fuel Cells Advancements in green energy continue to drive innovative solutions, and recent research into microbial fuel cells (MFCs) offers a promising leap forward. Scientists have developed a new approach using nickel silicide nanowires as anode materials to greatly enhance the performance of MFCs.

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Charged

MARCH 7, 2025

Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) has introduced a straight boom for its EC18 Electric mini-excavator. The EC18 is a 1.8-ton battery-electric compact excavator sized for use in indoor demolition. The new optional straight boom offers a 10% higher pin height than the standard boom configuration. The excavator has a 48 V, 20 KWh battery. Electric compact excavators have become increasingly popular for indoor demolition use due to their reduced noise levels and lack of emissions compared to machine

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POWER Magazine

MARCH 5, 2025

Next week, the worlds most influential energy conference, CERAWeek, will see more than 10,000 delegates assemble to hear from the industrys leaders about the future of energy. The conference has […] The post Tripling Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2050: Maximizing a High-Energy Future for Data Centres, Refineries, Manufacturing, and Beyond appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

A 2025 YouGov survey conducted by the British Plastics Federation (BPF) appears to indicate a strong public demand for expanded polystyrene (EPS) recycling solutions. Many people remain unaware that EPS is fully recyclable, explains the BPF here, but the survey points to a significant desire for accessible recycling programs. The survey showed that 84% of respondents were unaware that EPS is recyclable.

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TechXplore

MARCH 20, 2025

Lithium-6 is essential for producing nuclear fusion fuel, but isolating it from the much more common isotope, lithium-7, usually requires liquid mercury, which is extremely toxic. Now, researchers have developed a mercury-free method to isolate lithium-6 that is as effective as the conventional method. The new method is presented in the journal Chem.

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