Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 7, 2025

Image credit: jax10289 / Shutterstock.com. New rules on how workplaces in England sort their recycling and waste came into force on 31 March, hopefully ending confusion over what goes where and enabling consistent, more streamlined collections. The measures are part of the Governments Simpler Recycling plans and are expected to boost flatlining recycling rates, reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill or for incineration, and deliver cost savings for some businesses, while replacing previous

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TechXplore

APRIL 11, 2025

Using electrodes in a fluid form, researchers at Linkping University have developed a battery that can take any shape. This soft and conformable battery can be integrated into future technology in a completely new way. Their study has been published in the journal Science Advances.

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The Guardian: Energy

APRIL 7, 2025

Thinktank says solar has been fastest-growing energy source for last 20 years, but remains dwarfed by hydro power The world used clean power sources to meet more than 40% of its electricity demand last year for the first time since the 1940s, figures show. A report by the energy thinktank Ember said the milestone was powered by a boom in solar power capacity, which has doubled in the last three years.

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Energy Storage News

APRIL 7, 2025

Opportunities for commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage are growing, and customers need safe, reliable battery systems that maximise value throughout their lifecycle, says Cubenergy's Chris Wu.

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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

APRIL 7, 2025

Prepared material for additive manufacturing: Post-consumer waste is processed into filaments for 3D printing. A new project in Germany demonstrates an innovative method for turning plastic packaging waste into high-quality 3D-printed products Of the 5.6 million metric tons of plastic packaging that ends up in household waste in Germany every year, after being used just once, less than a third of it can be recycled.

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TechXplore

APRIL 9, 2025

A Cornell-led collaboration has hit the trifecta of sustainability technology: The group developed a low-cost method to produce carbon-free "green" hydrogen via solar-powered electrolysis of seawater. A happy byproduct of the process? Potable water.

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Energy Storage News

APRIL 10, 2025

Owner and operator Sunraycer Renewables has closed a US$475 million project financing facility for two solar-plus-storage projects located in Texas, US.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 11, 2025

Professor Barbara Kasprzyk-Hordern is a co-Director of CWBE (image credit: Lauri Lapworth, University of Bath) The University of Bath is launching what’s described as the UKs first early-warning public health surveillance system based on detecting tiny traces of chemicals and biological markers found in water. The Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Early-Warning Systems for Health Protection (CWBE) will collect and analyse community (waste)water that they say could be used to alert public

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TechXplore

APRIL 11, 2025

A new perovskite solar cell (PSC) demonstrates remarkable resilience even in high heat conditions, thanks to an innovative protective film. The research team suggests that these findings represent a significant step toward commercialization by addressing thermal stability issues.

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Charged

APRIL 7, 2025

Ample , a battery-swapping technology company, is teaming up with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus (MFTBC) and Mitsubishi Motors, to deploy a network of swapping stations in Tokyo that will each be able to support over 100 vehicles. The initiative, which will focus on supporting commercial fleets, initially targeting delivery vehicles, is backed by a grant from the Tokyo Metropolitan Environmental Public Corporation and follows Amples battery swapping demonstration in Kyoto.

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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

The Guardian: Energy

APRIL 9, 2025

The IEA forecast indicates a sharp rise in the requirements of AI, but said threat to the climate was overstated The global rush to AI technology will require almost as much energy by the end of this decade as Japan uses today, but only about half of the demand is likely to be met from renewable sources. Processing data, mainly for AI, will consume more electricity in the US alone by 2030 than manufacturing steel, cement, chemicals and all other energy-intensive goods combined, according to a re

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 7, 2025

Wind Turbine at Hatston Pier in Kirkwall, Orkmey Ministers, businesses and the public have been warned that up to 30bn worth of scheduled onshore investment in Scottish renewable projects could be put at risk if zonal energy pricing proposals are backed by the government later this month. Recent analysis as part of the onshore wind sector deal found that more than 10GW of projects are in the Scottish onshore wind development pipeline.

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TechXplore

APRIL 10, 2025

As the world moves to reduce carbon emissions, solar and wind power will play an increasing role in electricity grids. But those renewable sources only generate electricity when it's sunny or windy. So to ensure a reliable power gridone that can deliver electricity 24/7it's crucial to have a means of storing electricity when supplies are abundant and delivering it later, when they're not.

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Charged

APRIL 7, 2025

Japanese semiconductor firm Renesas Electronics has introduced an all-in-one system for managing lithium-ion battery packs in consumer products, including e-bikes. The Ready Battery Management System with Fixed Firmware (R-BMS F) comes with pre-validated firmware to reduce the learning curve for developers, enabling rapid designs of safe, power-efficient battery management systems.

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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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POWER Magazine

APRIL 10, 2025

PJM, the largest grid operator in North America, has launched a multiyear partnership with tech giant Google and its Alphabet X moonshot Tapestry to streamline PJMs grid interconnection process using […] The post PJM Taps Google and Tapestry to Use AI for Grid Interconnection Planning appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 7, 2025

Englands non-woodland trees have been mapped for first time, says the UK government, revealing these trees make up nearly third of the nations tree cover. The result is an innovative map that went live on Saturday 5 April. Using the latest methods of laser detection and satellite imagery, scientists at the UK Governments Forest Research agency built a comprehensive picture of non-woodland trees across England.

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TechXplore

APRIL 5, 2025

Fast-charging lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous, powering everything from cellphones and laptops to electric vehicles. They're also notorious for overheating or catching fire.

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Charged

APRIL 7, 2025

Swedish state-owned mining company LKAB is nearing completion of the first phase of testing the electric Scania Heavy Tipper truck above ground in Malmberget, Sweden after approximately 50,000 km driven. The battery-powered trucks are part of LKABs goal to electrify the vehicle fleet throughout its value chain, from mine to finished product. LKAB brought the Heavy Tipper to Malmberget to be tested and developed on-site in collaboration with Scania.

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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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Renew Economy

APRIL 9, 2025

The troubled Callide C coal generator plant has suffered another major incident – described as an “explosion” or a “blast” – that will take one 420 megawatt (MW) unit offline for at least two months, just as the new state LNP government announces a potentially costly life extension to its neighbouring facilities. The Callide C3 […] The post Troubled coal plant offline for two months following “blast” days before LNP reveals life extension app

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 11, 2025

Research has mostly focused on butterflies, bumblebees and dragonflies in parts of Europe and North America (image: A white-tailed bumble bee, a common UK species) (words: UKCEH). Despite fears over insectageddon, there is a lack of data about virtually all insect species globally, according to a study led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) and ZSL (Zoological Society of London) Insects are the dominant form of animal life on our planet, providing humans and wildlife with polli

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TechXplore

APRIL 9, 2025

A research team has developed a technology that dramatically enhances the stability of ultra-thin metal anodes with a thickness of just 20m. Led by Professor Yu Jong-sung from the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST, the team proposed a new method using electrolyte additives to address the issues of lifetime and safety that have hindered the commercialization of lithium metal batteries.

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Charged

APRIL 8, 2025

SWTCH Energy , a provider of EV charging for multifamily and commercial properties, has achieved UL Certification for its SWTCH Cortex energy management system. UL Certification is widely considered the gold standard for adherence to electrical safety standards and regulatory compliance safety compliance. SWTCH Cortex has already achieved OCPP certification and SOC II security certification.

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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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The Guardian: Energy

APRIL 6, 2025

Unions urge energy giant EDF to take action as concerns mount over health of construction staff Workers building the troubled Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor in Somerset have raised concerns that the construction site is overrun by rats. The Unite and GMB trade unions are understood to have warned the developer, the French energy giant EDF , that urgent action is needed because the rodents are everywhere.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

Ibrahim Muritala is Global Hydrogen Lead at the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). Green hydrogen is being positioned to play a critical role in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors of the economy. Developers are now exploring the integration of electrolyzers with offshore wind farms to produce green hydrogen at sea. The approach combines abundant offshore renewable energy with hydrogen versatility, accelerating the energy transition, says Ibrahim Muritala, who examines the opportunities and chal

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Hydrogen Fuel News

APRIL 7, 2025

From South Korea to Malaysia , Spain to British Columbia , clean hydrogen is grabbing the spotlight, and for good reason. Governments and companies alike are throwing serious weight behind technologies like green hydrogen , fuel cells , and supporting infrastructure to kickstart a low-emissions future. Its not just talk anymorebig players like Doosan Fuel Cell and the Sarawak government are rolling out bold moves that prove hydrogen isnt just hypeits happening.

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Charged

APRIL 11, 2025

Danfoss Power Solutions has launched a new heavy-duty LCL electric filter specifically designed for off-highway applications. The Editron EC-LCL1200B electric filter is a compact yet robust mobile-grade solution for fully electric, high-power machinery that pulls power from the AC grid rather than batteries. Applications include drilling equipment, material handling equipment, grid-connected excavators, and other tethered electric machinery.

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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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Energy Storage News

APRIL 11, 2025

The first two phases of Latin Americas 'biggest solar-plus-storage project, Oasis de Atacama, have been commissioned in Antofagasta, Chile.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 11, 2025

An installation by solar solutions firm Solivus (image credit: Solivus). Recent UK renewables statistics showcase significant progress but also highlight the crucial role that commercial rooftop solar installations must play in the countrys renewable energy transition, says solar solutions firm Solivus. According to the latest Energy Trends report from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), 1 renewable energy accounted for more than half (50.8%) of the UKs electricity generation

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Hydrogen Fuel News

APRIL 11, 2025

In a bold move toward a cleaner future, Honda R&D has teamed up with fellow motorcycle heavyweights Yamaha , Kawasaki , and Suzuki to bring hydrogen-powered engines to bikes. This historic partnershipcalled the Hydrogen Engine Consortium could completely reshape the motorcycle landscape, especially as Japan doubles down on its goal to decarbonize transportation.

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Charged

APRIL 11, 2025

Sponsored by TTI. The automotive industry is focusing on providing faster charging infrastructure. Todays available DC fast chargers, providing between 50 to 200 kilowatts of power, typically can add about 200 miles of driving range in one hour. This may be sufficient for many use cases, but for long-distance travel, a one-hour charge simply isnt fast enough.

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TechXplore

APRIL 9, 2025

Vast amounts of renewable energy are needed to produce green hydrogen, a new form of energy made by splitting water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable power.

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