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Orlen Secures $459M for Massive Green Hydrogen Rollout, Cementing Poland’s Energy Transition

Hydrogen Fuel News

Poland’s biggest energy player, Orlen , got the green light for a huge boost in funding — PLN 1.7 billion ($459 million) in non-repayable grants to ramp up its green hydrogen efforts. This isn’t just pocket change; it’s a serious push to grow clean energy production, with a spotlight on two major projects aiming to reshape the region’s future. Big Plans in Gdańsk and Beyond The cash injection will power the Green H2 project in Gdańsk , which includes the construction of a 100 MW electrolysis pla

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VOSS, Amphenol and GG Group unveil 1 MW liquid-cooled EV charging harness with reduced cable size

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VOSS Automotive, Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics and the GG Group have introduced a high-voltage EV charging harness designed to support charging power up to 1 megawatt. The new system integrates active liquid cooling throughout the charging cable and socket to reduce thermal losses and enable significantly higher current loads. The companies claim this could reduce charge times to under five minutes.

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Cascade Institute publishes report recommending effective geothermal regulations in Canada

ThinkGeoEnergy

The Cascade Institute has published a report that provides guidance on harmonized and effective geothermal regulations across Canada, thus providing a regulatory roadmap for Canada to harness its vast geothermal potential. The report also looks into international best practices on geothermal regulation, particular from the 10 largest geothermal power producers globally.

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Fast-tracking circularity would build resilience and add £25bn to UK economy, say MPs

Envirotec Magazine

The UK can become more resilient to global instability by using resources more efficiently and giving consumers a “right to repair”, say a group of MPs, peers, and leading businesses and charities. As the government develops England’s first Circular Economy Strategy, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Environment – chaired by Labour’s Andrew Pakes MP – has launched a putative six-step plan to make better use of resources.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

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.

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Atomic Engineering Breakthrough at Umeå University Boosts Green Hydrogen Catalyst Performance

Hydrogen Fuel News

Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden have made a big breakthrough that could shake up how we produce green hydrogen. A team led by Mouna Rafei and Eduardo Gracia found a clever way to make hydrogen production through electrolysis not only more affordable, but also way more durable in the long run. How molybdenum sparked a stable shift At the heart of this discovery is a surprising twist involving nickel–iron catalysts and tiny traces of molybdenum.

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WA splurges on electric transport, batteries and transmission to unlock wind, usher out coal

Renew Economy

WA budget spends big on decarbonisation, including half a billion dollars on a transmission project that will "expand renewable generation and shut down coal." The post WA splurges on electric transport, batteries and transmission to unlock wind, usher out coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New research could unlock the potential of bladeless wind turbines

Envirotec Magazine

3d illustration of bladeless wind turbine concept. Insights from a new study could help unlock the full potential of a developing form of smaller-scale wind power generation, researchers say. Engineers have used sophisticated computer simulations of bladeless wind turbines (BWTs) to identify – supposedly for the first time – how future generations of the technology could be built for maximum efficiency.

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UK and Ireland Plan 100% Hydrogen Interconnector to Boost Energy Security and Decarbonization

Hydrogen Fuel News

National Gas in the UK and Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) have just taken a big step toward greener, cross-border energy. On June 16, 2025 , the two gas network operators signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets the wheels in motion for a possible pipeline built to carry 100% hydrogen between the United Kingdom and Ireland. Hydrogen Pipeline on the Horizon This agreement paves the way for detailed studies into what it would take to build or repurpose a hydrogen interconnector linking bot

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MoS₂ thin films extend lifespan of anode-free solid-state batteries by seven-fold

TechXplore

South Korean researchers have developed a technology that improves the lifespan of next-generation anode-free all-solid-state batteries (AFASSBs) by seven-fold using a cost-effective two-dimensional material.

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California awards $500 million in funding for 1,000 electric school buses

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The State of California has awarded $500 million for educational agencies to buy electric school buses and chargers. The Zero-Emissions School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) project has selected 133 educational agencies to receive 1,000 school buses and related charging infrastructure. The grants are expected to be finalized by the end of the year. The incentive program is a collaboration between the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Energy Commission (CEC).

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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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Shrinking saltmarshes threaten climate progress, but recovery is possible

Envirotec Magazine

Aerial drone view of saltmarshes at low tide exposing mud flats and streams at Motney Hill, Medway. The world’s saltmarshes are disappearing three times faster than forests, threatening global progress on climate change goals, according to a major new report co-led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. In a natural state, saltmarsh absorb and lock in carbon dioxide, act as natural flood defences and support biodiversity.

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Green Hydrogen Powers Cement Decarbonization at Molins’ Barcelona Plant

Hydrogen Fuel News

Molins , one of Spain’s top cement makers, just got the green light from the Generalitat de Catalunya to kick off a major sustainable energy project at its Sant Vicenç dels Horts plant, just outside Barcelona. Starting in June 2025, the plant will begin producing green hydrogen on-site using renewable-powered electrolysis. What’s really interesting?

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Recycling batteries from 'urban mines': How Europe can source critical raw materials at home

TechXplore

From Li-ion batteries and electric vehicles to drones and solar panels, nearly all clean technologies depend on critical raw materials, such as lithium, nickel and cobalt. As the demand for these technologies surges, so too does the demand for their components, placing immense pressure on supply chains.

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Networked geothermal to be built for new urban district in Neuss, Germany

ThinkGeoEnergy

A new urban district to be built in the city of Neuss in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany will benefit from geothermal heating and cooling, as well as electricity from solar PV systems. The start of construction for the urban district is planned by the spring of 2026, but drilling of the geothermal probes has already started. Under development by the P+B Group , the NEULAND NEUSS urban district will have around 450 residential units, with 33% of the area to developed as publicly subsidized apartm

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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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Low-carbon heat network will reduce Oxford’s gas demand by 10%, says firm operating the scheme

Envirotec Magazine

Heat network developer 1Energy has secured £21m of investment from the government for a city-wide heat network in Oxford. 1 The company plans to initially invest an additional £100mn of private capital 2 to develop, build and operate the first phase of the Oxford Energy Network. 3 Over time, 1Energy said its investment into the project could amount to more than £500m as the network expands to connect more buildings.

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UK Commits £500 Million to Hydrogen Infrastructure in Push for Industrial Decarbonization

Hydrogen Fuel News

The UK Government is going all in on hydrogen. With a hefty £500 million in public spending now on the table, the country is laying the groundwork for a national hydrogen infrastructure — a game-changing move designed to connect hydrogen production with industry, power generators, and heavy transport. It’s a serious step toward turning Britain’s industrial strongholds into hubs of clean energy innovation.

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Electric Era installs 200-kW battery-backed EV chargers in just 54 days

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Seattle-based Electric Era, a provider of battery-integrated electric vehicle charging solutions, has completed a rapid 54-day installation of six premium charging stalls at a Costco Wholesale warehouse in Northport, Florida. Each stall offers 200 kW capacity, capable of achieving an 80% state of charge within 20 to 60 minutes on average. The installation began with a contract agreement on April 7, 2025, permit submission by April 18, equipment arriving at the site in mid-May, and final completi

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CSIRO demonstrates new “beam-down” solar reactor to accelerate green hydrogen production

Renew Economy

CSIRO says it has demonstrated a new way to produce green hydrogen using a combination of concentrated solar power (CSP) and modified metal oxide. The post CSIRO demonstrates new “beam-down” solar reactor to accelerate green hydrogen production 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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The Carbon to Value Initiative Opens Applications for Year 5 of the Carbontech Accelerator Program

Greentown Labs

The accelerator seeks next cohort of carbontech startups and announces new Carbontech Leadership Council members Somerville, Mass.; Houston, Texas; and Brooklyn, N.Y., June 17, 2025 — The Carbon to Value Initiative (C2V Initiative)—a unique collaboration among the Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Greentown Labs , and Fraunhofer USA —today announced the fifth year of its world-class carbontech accelerator program and an expansion of its Carbontech Leadership Council (CLC).

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CSIRO’s ‘Beam-Down’ Reactor Pushes Green Hydrogen Into Industrial Spotlight

Hydrogen Fuel News

Australia’s Solar-Powered Leap Forward in Hydrogen Production It looks like Australia just turned up the heat in the global clean energy game. CSIRO has rolled out something truly groundbreaking: the successful demo of the country’s very first solar-powered “beam-down” reactor at the Newcastle Energy Centre. And that’s not just a fancy science trick—it’s a big move for pushing green hydrogen closer to heavy-duty industrial use.

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Semitransparent organic solar cell uses molecular asymmetry for enhanced stability

TechXplore

A new type of semitransparent organic solar cell (ST-OSC) with an efficiency of more than 10% has been developed, bringing us closer to a future where windows and mobile display screens could function as invisible power sources.

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New Verra Methodology Aims to Create Carbon Credits Through Accelerated Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

The methodology outlines a three-step approach for obtaining credits: retirement of coal-fired power plants, generation of replacement renewable electricity, and assurance of a just transition. By JP Brisson , Michael Dreibelbis , Qingyi Pan , and Tal Carmeli On May 6, 2025, Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) published a new methodology to generate Verified Carbon Units (VCUs) through an accelerated retirement of coal-fired power plants (CFPPs).

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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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Smart Freight Centre and PragmaCharge partner to electrify Europe’s busiest road freight corridor

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Smart Freight Centre (SFC) is an international non-profit organization focused on reducing the emissions of freight transportation. Last year, the organization orchestrated the launch of the I-10 Zero Emission Freight Corridor, which includes a network of heavy-duty EV charging stations between Los Angeles and El Paso. SFC is now launching a similar initiative in Europe in partnership with charging provider PragmaCharge : the Poland-Germany Zero Emission Freight Corridor.

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Advances in Oxygen Transport Are Reshaping Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology in China

Hydrogen Fuel News

Professors Shuiyun Shen and Junliang Zhang from Shanghai Jiao Tong University have taken a fresh look at how we can push clean hydrogen technologies to the next level. Their latest review focuses on a big hurdle in the way of progress: getting better oxygen transport in PEM fuel cells and PEM water electrolyzers. Finding smarter ways to move oxygen So, what’s the issue?

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Turning coalmines into solar energy plants ‘could add 300GW of renewables by 2030’

The Guardian: Energy

Solar panels on defunct surface mines could put land to productive use for renewable generation, report says Turning recently closed coalmines into solar energy plants could add almost 300GW of renewable energy by 2030, converting derelict wastelands to productive use, according to a new report. In a first of its kind analysis, researchers from Global Energy Monitor (GEM) identified 312 surface coalmines closed since 2020 around the world, and 134 likely to close by the end of the decade, togeth

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Hydrogen Storage and Thermal Insulation Start-ups Win Asia Liveability Challenge

CleanTech Group

Innovators working on passive cooling and hydrogen storage technologies took the top two available prizes at the 2025 edition of The Liveability Challenge, The post Hydrogen Storage and Thermal Insulation Start-ups Win Asia Liveability Challenge appeared first on Cleantech Group.

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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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Charging infrastructure found more effective than tax credits for electric vehicle adoption

TechXplore

In the United States, tax incentives and infrastructure investments play a role in speeding the adoption of electric vehicles (EV). In a new study, researchers examined the effects of competing government incentives on EV adoption in Washington state by building a structural dynamic discrete demand model. In terms of expanding the EV market, the study found that building an EV charging network is more effective than awarding a tax rebate.

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion Takes Off: MTU Aero Advances Zero-Emission Aviation in Germany

Hydrogen Fuel News

MTU Aero Engines is taking big strides toward making zero-emission aviation a reality. Based in Munich, the company is pushing forward with its Flying Fuel Cell (FFC) system—a cutting-edge piece of fuel cell technology that’s shaping the future of flight. The design phase is officially wrapped up, they’re already rolling out hydrogen fuel cell stacks, according to company sources, they’ve successfully tested a 600-kilowatt electric motor that’s hitting an impressive 96%+ efficiency r

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Restoring Britain’s seascapes: study calls for urgent habitat reconnection to meet climate and biodiversity goals

Envirotec Magazine

Starney Bay in Berwickshire. Scientists warn that the future of our oceans and climate goals depends on reconnecting the ecological threads that hold coastal habitats together. The group behind it says the study delivers the most comprehensive report to date of how coastal habitats in temperate regions function not in isolation, but as interconnected systems – a concept known as ecological connectivity.

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Construction begins on Australia’s first Renewable Energy Zone

PV Tech

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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?