Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Image credit: Gareth Abraham / Shutterstock.com. Under the agreement, Tata Steel will supply the British construction equipment manufacturer with green steel from Port Talbot after completing its transformation plans. JCB, which maintains a close focus on carbon reduction in its manufacturing and equipment, will integrate the steel into its machinery range.
NRDC onEarth
DECEMBER 16, 2024
NRDC calls massive Saguaro LNG project in Gulf of California a transformational threat to biodiversity, an acceleration in the global tragedy of climate change.
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Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 17, 2024
ExxonMobil Baytown Low-Carbon Hydrogen and Ammonia Project: A New Milestone in Clean Energy ExxonMobil, one of the worlds leading energy companies, is progressing with plans for a cutting-edge low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia facility in Baytown, Texas. This ambitious project, expected to produce up to 28.3 million cubic meters (1 billion cubic feet) of low-carbon hydrogen per day and nearly 1 million metric tonnes of ammonia annually, represents a significant technological leap toward sustainabl
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Regulator says big energy players are manipulating prices to their benefit. It's not illegal, but it's putting a sour note on the energy transition and may require changes to market design. The post How big utilities manipulate the energy market, even with a high share of wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Image credit: Siemens Mobility. Hydrogen trains will be used – seemingly for the first time – in the Berlin-Brandenburg and Bavarian regions in Germany, following a 12 December announcement by Siemens Mobility. The group said the first Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains have received authorization for passenger operation in time for the scheduled timetable change on December 15, 2024, and are ready to inaugurate passenger service.
NRDC onEarth
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The law has enjoyed bipartisan support for decades and we've made progress, but the battle for safe water continues, with many water utilities fighting against better health protections.
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Renew Economy
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Latest battery storage auction prices in China stun analysts with another big price fall that could fast-track green energy switch and uptake of EVs. The post “Mind blowing:” Battery cell prices plunge in China’s biggest energy storage auction appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Early data released from a survey of over 100 professionals working in the ecology and environmental management sector in England has seemingly shown that only one-fifth of respondents believe BNG has been successful so far. 1 These requirements came into force in February for most developments. The full findings and research from the survey are expected to be published early next year.
POWER Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Well over half of North America faces a potential shortage of electricity supplies in the coming years, compounded by surging demand growth, accelerating generator retirements, and delays in resource development, […] The post Five Critical Insights from NERCs 2024 Long-Term Reliability Assessment appeared first on POWER Magazine.
TechXplore
DECEMBER 20, 2024
While lithium-ion batteries have been the go-to technology for everything from smartphones and laptops to electric cars, there are growing concerns about the future because lithium is relatively scarce, expensive and difficult to source, and may soon be at risk due to geopolitical considerations. Scientists around the world are working to create viable alternatives.
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
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The builder of Australia's biggest battery project describes the country's long stringy grid as like a peal necklace, and notes the "precipitous" fall in battery cell costs. The post “Precipitous:” Builder of Australia’s biggest battery sees big cost falls, compares grid to “pearl necklace” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Geo-data specialist Fugro said it is carrying out a comprehensive ground investigation for a ground-breaking new CO2 highway, off the coast of Belgium. The contract is part of a 1,000-kilometre-long planned pipeline by Equinor to transport CO2 between mainland Europe and Norway. Bringing large scale CO2 storage to European industry, this project could be a game-changer for CO2 transport and storage in northwestern Europe.
Canary Media
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Switching to heat pumps is one of the most energy-efficient and cost-effective ways to reduce the climate impact of buildings, which account for more than a third of U.S. carbon emissions.
TechXplore
DECEMBER 19, 2024
An international team of scientists has used machine learning to help them develop perovskite solar cells with near-record efficiency. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes how they used the machine-learning algorithm to help them find new hole-transporting materials to improve the efficiency of perovskite solar cells.
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.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The first big solar battery hybrid is cashing in on demand peaks, providing power until late in the evening and displaying flexibility not possible for coal or nuclear plant. The post From breakfast to bedtime: How first big solar battery is cashing in on evening demand peaks appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
A study from South Korea has revealed the evolutionary journey of brown algae through genomic analysis, with potential opportunities for aquaculture and developing sustainable biomaterials. The research highlights key milestones, including the transition to multicellularity and species diversification, and uncovers viral integrations in brown algae genomes that influenced their evolution.
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Nikola Expands Hydrogen Infrastructure with New HYLA Station in West Sacramento Nikola Corporation has taken another significant step in advancing hydrogen technology and zero-emission solutions with the opening of its new HYLA hydrogen refueling station in West Sacramento, California. Located at 917 Stillwater Rd, this station is poised to play a critical role in facilitating the use of Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks (FCEVs) and furthering zero-emission transportation efforts in the
POWER Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Historically, the mass production of green hydrogen has not been viewed as a viable alternative energy solution for our climate crisis. But recent technological advancements in proton exchange membrane (PEM) […] The post Advancements in Electrolyzer Technology Could Make Green Hydrogen Viable Sooner Than You Think appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 15, 2024
Peter Dutton's nuclear plan is being painted as a declaration of war against household energy systems, with rooftop solar having to be switched off on a near daily basis. The post Solar switch off: Dutton’s nuclear plan amounts to declaration of war against household energy systems appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Miatta Fahnbulleh addressed the ADBA conference on 11 December. Green gas will play a critical role in helping the government deliver energy, climate and economic security, Miatta Fahnbulleh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Energy Consumers) at DESNZ told around 300 industry stakeholders a conference in London on 11 December, organised by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA).
Charged
DECEMBER 20, 2024
US-based EV charging software developer WeaveGrid has raised $28 million in financing led by Toyota s growth fund, Woven Capital, to help automakers integrate their EVs with the electric grid while optimizing the charging experience for drivers. WeaveGrids EV Management System (EVMS) enables grid-integrated EV charging and offers vehicle-to-grid capabilities and power distribution optimization.
POWER Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Most POWER readers are probably familiar with levelized cost of energy (LCOE) and levelized value of energy (LVOE) as metrics used to help evaluate potential power plant investment options. LCOE […] The post Why LVOE May Be a Better Decision-Making Tool Than LCOE for Power Companies appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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?
Solar Industry
DECEMBER 19, 2024
SunVest Solar, a developer of distributed renewable energy projects in the United States, has completed construction on a 19.5 MW solar project at Charter Steel’s manufacturing facility in Saukville, Wis. The landmark project is the largest behind-the-meter solar installation in the state and helps ensure that Charter Steel – Wisconsins largest single energy user – will produce steel using clean electricity.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The AquaMaster in situ. Sustainability is a huge concern for organizations tasked with providing people with fresh water. Almost two thirds of the worlds population already experience severe water scarcity for at least one month each year and more than 2 billion people live in countries with an inadequate water supply. This threatens to drive social unrest and mass migration, with 700 million people potentially being displaced in their search for safe and secure water by 2030. 1 Water scarcity c
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 15, 2024
Tesla says Dutton's nuclear plan would result in "severe" curtailment of household rooftop PV, and argues there is little room for any "baseload" on Australia's main grids. The post Tesla says Dutton’s nuclear plan will result in “severe” curtailment of household rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
POWER Magazine
DECEMBER 16, 2024
A new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) says U.S. coal-fired power plants have as much as $6.5 billion of unused coal inventory, based on […] The post Report Says $6.5 Billion in Unburned Coal Sitting at U.S. Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.
PV Tech
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The 28.6% efficiency rating was certified by the CalLab at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE).
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2024
A monumental challenge lies ahead when it comes to collecting plastic packaging from UK households, says plastic resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, releasing the results of its annual survey in this area. Whilst there have been incremental improvements across the board for kerbside service provision for plastic packaging, the scale to include other formats in collection services in a relatively short timescale is unprecedented, but one that is entirely achievable with the right d
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 17, 2024
In less than 24 hours Victoria went from having record demand to warnings of having too little. No wonder the likes of Tesla are warning that its grid is no place for nuclear. The post Solar swing state: From nearly too much grid demand to warnings of not enough in less than a day appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 16, 2024
City Collaboration Sparks a Green Revolution with First Public Hydrogen The City of Lancaster and the City of Industry have announced the launch of First Public Hydrogen (FPH2) , marking a milestone in renewable energy innovations. This new public utility aims to reshape the renewable hydrogen landscape by simplifying the connection between hydrogen producers and reliable off-takers.
POWER Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Advanced nuclear firm Oklo has partnered with Switch, a Las Vegas-based data center designer, builder, and operator, to deploy 12 GW of Aurora powerhouses through 2044 in a historic deal […] The post Another Big Data Center Win for Nuclear: Oklo and Switch Sign Historic 12 GW Deal appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Vincent Chevrier of the University of Arkansas (image credit: Russell Cothren). Determining the conditions in which brines are stable could be key to better understanding the climate and potential habitability of Mars (words: University of Arkansas). More than a hundred years ago, astronomer Percival Lowell made the case for the existence of canals on Mars designed to redistribute water from the Martian ice caps to its lower, drier latitudes.
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