Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 28, 2024
Exploring Hondas Commitment to a Hydrogen-Powered Future Hydrogen technology is increasingly seen as a crucial element in reducing carbon emissions, and Honda is bringing its long-standing expertise into the spotlight. Building on nearly four decades of research and development, the company is taking bold steps to integrate hydrogen fuel cell systems into their product offerings.
GreenTech Gazette
JANUARY 1, 2025
In a significant scientific breakthrough, researchers from South Korea have developed a self-charging energy storage device that combines supercapacitors with solar cells. This innovative technology, led by Senior Researcher Jeongmin Kim at DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology) and Damin Lee from Kyungpook National University, promises to revolutionize sustainable energy solutions.
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POWER Magazine
DECEMBER 30, 2024
San Miguel Electric Cooperative Inc. (SMECI), a not-for-profit generation and transmission rural electric cooperative located in Atascosa County, Texas, was awarded more than $1.4 billion through the U.S. Department of […] The post Texas Coal Plant Will Convert to Solar Plus Storage with Help of Fed Funding appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The Guardian: Energy
JANUARY 2, 2025
Within a decade, Australia could become a globally competitive battery maker just as demand for energy storage grows As more and more solar and wind energy enters Australias grid, we will need ways to store it for later. We can store electricity in several different ways, from pumped hydroelectric systems to large lithium-ion battery systems. We can also use flow batteries.
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.
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 30, 2024
China Achieves Milestone with First 30MW-Class Pure Hydrogen Gas Turbine China has set a new benchmark in the field of renewable energy by successfully igniting the world’s first 30MW-class pure hydrogen gas turbine. Named Jupiter I, this groundbreaking accomplishment was achieved through the efforts of the Mingyang Group in collaboration with other firms and research teams.
Andrew Winston
JANUARY 2, 2025
[Welcome to 2025. A couple of weeks ago HBR published my annual look back at sustainability. It wasn’t an easy year. But one very positive story cropped up in the last week…Costco bucked the pressure of pulling back on diversity and inclusion (Theme #2 below). They issued a nicely worded ‘buzz off’ message to anti-DEI activists.
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The Guardian: Energy
JANUARY 2, 2025
UK has more than halved amount of electricity generated from fossil fuels but gas still had largest share at 28% The UKs electricity was the cleanest it has ever been in 2024, with wind and solar generation hitting all-time highs, according to a report. The analysis by Carbon Brief found that in the past decade the UK had more than halved electricity generated from coal and gas and doubled its output from renewables.
Hydrogen Fuel News
JANUARY 2, 2025
Advancing Hydrogen Production Through Geothermal Energy The global push for cleaner energy sources has brought hydrogen into the spotlight as a sustainable fuel option. Among the various methods for hydrogen production, geothermal energy is gaining attention due to its potential to provide a consistent and renewable power source. Companies like PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy, TEPCO, Toshiba ESS, and Magma Power are exploring innovative ways to integrate geothermal technology into hydrogen produc
Charged
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Shell Recharge recently notified North American customers that its Shell Sky CPMS will discontinue services on April 30, 2025. Shell Sky is a cloud-based back-end EV charger management system. Such a system, often called a charge point management system (CPMS) or charging station management system (CSMS), provides site hosts with such features as power management, proactive alerts and reports on EV charger usage.
CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 28, 2024
To our electric vehicle (EV) owners: If you found yourself with the choice to buy another EV or return to an internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV), which would you do? Well, if you are like most participants in a recent study, you’d replace it with another EV. Those are the. [continued] The post The Media Has It Wrong: 92% Of Electric Vehicle Owners Worldwide Would Definitely Buy Another EV appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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
TechCrunch: Climate
JANUARY 3, 2025
Electra has raised $76.3 million to clean up the dirty ironmaking industry, TechCrunch has learned. The startup has developed a novel method of using electricity to coax pure iron out of low-grade ores, opening the door to cleaner steel. The new funding round, which was disclosed in a regulatory filing, seeks to raise a total […] 2024 TechCrunch.
Hydrogen Fuel News
JANUARY 3, 2025
Hydrogen Tax Credits Backing Nuclear Power The Biden administration has unveiled new regulations that clarify tax credit eligibility for hydrogen production, aiming to bolster clean energy innovation and retain the economic viability of nuclear power plants. The new guidelines, central to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), represent a major step in combating climate change by incentivizing technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Charged
DECEMBER 30, 2024
American Battery Technology Company (ABTC), which is commercializing manufacturing and recycling technologies has joined the US Department of Energys Battery Workforce Challenge and launched a new Design for Recyclability category for the three-year collegiate and vocational engineering competition. The Battery Workforce Challenge supports 12 North American university teams and their regional vocational partners that are each designing, building, testing and integrating a next-generation advance
The Verge: Energy
JANUARY 2, 2025
Two cooling towers being rehabilitated for nuclear power generation under Microsoft at Crane Clean Energy Center, previously known as Three Mile Island, stand tall over the residential and farm lands to the east across the Susquehanna River, on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, in Middletown, Pennsylvania. | Photos by Wesley Lapointe for The Washington Post via Getty Images The General Services Administration (GSA), which manages government buildings, just announced a major nuclear energy contract.
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.
The Guardian: Energy
JANUARY 1, 2025
Behaviour experts say misinformation shared in media and by other stakeholders is impeding uptake Experts from a nudge unit have been hired to help ministers fight misinformation about heat pumps in to try to encourage take-up of the devices. The appliances run on electricity instead of gas and are regarded as a way of decarbonising homes at scale. A target of installing 600,00 a year by 2028 is part of a drive to achieve Britainscommitment to reach net zero by 2050.
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The Unseen Electrical Problem Affecting Household Appliances Imagine your refrigerator suddenly working harder than it should, using more electricity, and wearing out faster. Or envision your dishwasher struggling through its cycles due to subtle yet persistent electrical stress. This isnt science fiction. The growing issue of harmonic distortioncommonly referred to as bad harmonicsis quietly impacting homes across the United States, costing consumers more in energy bills and appliance replaceme
Charged
DECEMBER 30, 2024
IONNA , the charging network founded by eight of the worlds top automakers BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyotahas formed a strategic partnership with Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain Sheetz. IONNA opened EV Rechargeries at three Sheetz locations in late December 2024: Springfield and Willoughby, Ohio; and Scranton, Pennsylvania.
POWER Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2025
Home heating is approaching an impasse—there is great opportunity to decarbonize through heat pumps for both heating and cooling, but rising electricity rates might discourage consumers from getting on The post Importance of Rate Design in Moving Customers Toward Electrification 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.
The Guardian: Energy
JANUARY 3, 2025
Factory closures highlight the turbulent shift to a green economy, exposing political challenges and the urgent need for a equitable move to net zero One of the biggest political battles of the future began to take shape in 2024, yet it did not centre on Westminster. Instead, try Grangemouth in central Scotland, Port Talbot in south Wales and Luton in the south of England.
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 31, 2024
How These Companies Are Tackling Climate Change Using Green Hydrogen Green hydrogen is paving the way for a sustainable future, offering a clean and carbon-free alternative to fossil fuels. Across the globe, companies are developing groundbreaking technologies to make green hydrogen production more efficient, eco-friendly, and scalable. Heres a look at five trailblazing companies and the unique methods theyve adopted to push the boundaries of green hydrogen production. 1.
Charged
DECEMBER 31, 2024
The US Department of Energy s (DOE)Loan Programs Office(LPO) has closed a direct loan of up to $9.63 billion to BlueOval SK, a joint venture between Ford and South Korean battery supplier SK On , for the construction of up to three manufacturing plants to produce batteries for Fords future Ford and Lincoln EVs. The plantsone located in Tennessee and two in Kentuckywill support more than 120 gigawatt-hours of US battery production annually.
Low Carbon Prosperity
DECEMBER 30, 2024
State Senator Joe Nguyen , Governor-Elect Ferguson’s nominee for Director of the Department of Commerce State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon , House Majority Leader And officials from leading businesses: Amazon Nathan Hill, Head of Energy Policy Helion Tom Bugert, Head of State & Local Public Affairs Rivian Hannah Steinweg, Public Policy Manager MTR Western Jeremy Butzlaff, President Forum Mobility Adam Browning, Executive Vice President Policy & Communications and others.
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
Solar Power World
JANUARY 2, 2025
Across the United States, the rise in solar project proposals has met growing resistance from communities expressing “Not in My Backyard” (NIMBY) concerns. Researchers at Columbia University track local bans on renewable energy projects. In the last year alone, there has been a 111% increase in state bans, a 16% increase in local bans and… The post Overcoming NIMBY challenges in solar <br><span style='color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;'>How
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Hydrogen-Bonding Additives Boost Solar Cell Efficiency and Stability A groundbreaking technique has been developed that enhances the performance and stability of perovskite solar cells, thanks to the introduction of hydrogen-bonding additives. This research, published in Energy & Environmental Science , was led by the collaborative efforts of Professor Choi Jong-min’s team at the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
TechCrunch: Climate
JANUARY 3, 2025
Hydrogen startups are widely seen as a promising way to eliminate fossil fuels from heavy industry and long-haul transportation. But they have been stuck in limbo for the last couple years, waiting for official guidance from the U.S. Treasury on lucrative tax credits. The wait ended today, with the Treasury announcing final rules for hydrogen […] 2024 TechCrunch.
CleanTechnica
JANUARY 1, 2025
No, it’s not April 1. To close out 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave a company in Florida approval to use radioactive materials in road construction. “Florida man” stories are going to get a lot more interesting. … Joking aside, this is a real story and the company, Mosaic. [continued] The post Radioactive Road in Florida Approved by EPA appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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.
Charged
JANUARY 3, 2025
US automaker GM is extending its 14-year collaboration with South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution to develop prismatic cell technology. GM expects the cells that the companies develop to power its future EV models, as part of its strategy to diversify its supply chain, using multiple chemistries and form factors. GM will continue to use the pouch battery cells produced at the companies Ultium Cells joint venture plants in Warren, Ohio and Spring Hill, Tennessee.
Hydrogen Fuel News
JANUARY 2, 2025
Hydrogen Tax Credits Under IRA: Nuclear Powers Role in Clean Energy Sparks Debate The U.S. Treasury Department is slated to unveil much-anticipated guidance on tax credits for hydrogen production under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Sources suggest this guidance, due later this week, will chart a pathway for hydrogen produced using nuclear power to qualify for government incentives.
POWER Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2025
Compared to recent years, which have been characterized by chronic energy shortages and price volatility, the world appears to be trundling toward a new energy market context, defined by an unprecedented The post 2025s Energy Crossroads: 6 Trends Redefining the Global Power Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.
CleanTechnica
JANUARY 1, 2025
We typically dont post much about the Toyota bZ4X, Toyotas all-electric compact SUV. Most reports say it hasnt sold that well, perhaps due to average range and charging speed. The name bZ4X doesnt really have that sound or feeling of a known vehicle; its obscure, is it not? It certainly. [continued] The post Toyota bZ4X EV Gets $6,000 Price Cut For 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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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