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 17, 2025

Energy storage technologies must have the best protections available from hacking threats, writes Adile Ajaja, director of operations, IT and cybersecurity at EVLO.

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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

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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

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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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 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 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 18, 2025

EVLO Energy Storage vice president of business development and sales Martin Rheault speaks with Energy-Storage.news about differences in the US and Canadian storage markets, EVLOs products, and changes in the US energy storage market.

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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

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 18, 2025

Latent Drive Secures 630k Grant for HydroPort Seawater Hydrogen Project UK-based hydrogen technology company Latent Drive has been awarded 630,000 by Innovate UK to advance its groundbreaking HydroPort project. This initiative focuses on producing green hydrogen directly from seawater using proprietary technology, SeaStack. Scheduled for trials along the Dorset coast, the project aims to fuel a harbour patrol vessel with clean energy and serves as a bold step towards decarbonizing maritime opera

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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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Energy Storage News

MARCH 17, 2025

Energy storage technologies must have the best protections available from hacking threats, writes Adile Ajaja, director of operations, IT and cybersecurity at EVLO.

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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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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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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

The Swedish firm behind a novel polymer-graphene composite material, which promises to overcome many of the disadvantages of traditional hydrogen storage methods, has entered a strategic collaboration with UK climate tech startup Levidian, to co-develop new graphene-based polymer solutions for the hydrogen sector and other industries. Graphmatechs flagship technology, Aros Graphene, enables efficient graphene integration and dispersion into other traditional materials like metals and polymers in

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TechXplore

MARCH 19, 2025

A new study resulting from a collaboration between King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) shows how nanomaterials can significantly reduce the carbon emissions of LED (light-emitting diode) streetlights. The research team estimates that by adopting this technology, the United States alone can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than one million metric tons.

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Energy Storage News

MARCH 18, 2025

Juan Ceballos, Trina Storage head of sales for Europe, tells ESN Premium how one of solars big players aims to become a major presence in energy storage.

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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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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 20, 2025

Beyond Aero Unveils BYA-1, A Revolutionary Hydrogen-Powered Jet Concept The aviation industry just took a significant leap toward sustainability, and Beyond Aero is at the helm of this transformation. The French aerospace startup has introduced a refined concept of its groundbreaking hydrogen-powered jet, the BYA-1. With claims of being the first battery-free, hydrogen-electric light jet, the BYA-1 marks a bold step forward in tackling one of aviation’s toughest challenges: decarbonization

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

The project, MHYSTIC (New Materials and Methods for Hydrogen Transportation and Storage: Repurposing the Economic Future of the North Sea) will redeploy existing energy assets and skills towards developing innovations that will support the UKs hydrogen distribution network. A research project at the University of Aberdeen is investigating new materials and methods for hydrogen transportation and storage, repurposing existing assets and skills from the North Sea.

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TechXplore

MARCH 19, 2025

Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, investigated how to use bio-based materials to produce effective UV protection films for solar cells. The study, published in ACS Applied Optical Materials, was the first to compare how the properties of different bio-based UV filters change over time.

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MARCH 20, 2025

Lithium Americas has received a strategic investment of $250 million from funds managed by Orion Resource Partners, a global investment firm focused on metal and materials projects, for the development and construction of Phase 1 of the Thacker Pass lithium project in Humboldt County, Nevada. The target for completion of Thacker Pass Phase 1 is late 2027.

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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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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 15, 2025

Redefining Waste: Converting Cow Manure into Hydrogen Modern advancements in renewable energy are showing us how waste can be a resource. One innovative area of focus is turning cow manure into hydrogen fuel, an approach that combines waste management with clean energy production. This process not only addresses agricultural emissions but also provides a sustainable energy source that can power vehicles, machinery, and entire communities.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

Neil Pein is CEO at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. Businesses across Europe are facing mounting pressure to invest in more eco-friendly practices, but high upfront costs and operational challenges stand in the way. Neil Pein of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, explains how embracing Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) models can improve accessibility to green technology, support the circular economy and help organisations meet evolving regulatory requirements.

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TechXplore

MARCH 19, 2025

Using seawater, electricity and carbon dioxide (CO2), Northwestern University scientists have developed a new carbon-negative building material.

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DeSmogBlog

MARCH 21, 2025

Almost half of people surveyed across the European Union are in favour of banning fossil fuel advertising nearly twice as many who oppose such a move, according to a new study. Climate campaigners are urging governments to impose tobacco-style restrictions on advertising for oil and gas companies and high-carbon goods and services such as flights, cruises and SUVs.

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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 20, 2025

Bulgarias Hydrogen Ambitions Take Shape with a New Centre of Excellence Bulgaria is charging into the clean energy future with plans to establish a cutting-edge Hydrogen Centre of Excellence in Stara Zagora. Under the banner of the H2START Hydrogen Valley project, this ambitious initiative is poised to position the Balkan nation as a leader in green hydrogen production and export within Europe.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

(Left to right) Marcus Brigstocke, Muhammad Ahmad, Luke Pulford, Muhammad Wakil Shahzad, Arif Shahab, Muhammad Mehroz, and Simon Parker. An energy-efficient cooling system developed by scientists at Northumbria University has picked up an important innovation award in the building services sector. Optimum Air Con an innovative cooling system developed in response to the global climate emergency was awarded Innovation of the Year – Thermal Comfort category at the Chartered Institution of

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Charged

MARCH 19, 2025

Chinese automaker BYD has announced an ultra-fast EV charging system that it says can deliver a full charge to its latest EV models within five to eight minutes, similar to the amount of time needed to fill a fuel tank with gas. The company says its one-megawatt flash chargers can provide enough energy for nearly 250 miles of driving in five minutes.

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Energy Storage News

MARCH 21, 2025

Utility and power generation firm Vistra will write down the value of its Moss Landing BESS to the tune of US$400 million in depreciation expense, its entire remaining book value.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 18, 2025

GASCADE’s Hydrogen Pipeline Initiative: Pioneering Europe’s Energy Transition The push towards a sustainable energy future continues to gain momentum, with hydrogen emerging as a key player in decarbonization. At the forefront of this transition is GASCADE, a German-based infrastructure operator making bold moves with its hydrogen pipeline projects.

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