TechXplore
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Deciding where to build new solar or wind installations is often left up to individual developers or utilities, with limited overall coordination. But a new study shows that regional-level planning using fine-grained weather data, information about energy use, and energy system modeling can make a big difference in the design of such renewable power installations.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A hydrogen fuel cell forklift truck from Toyota at the opening of a new hydrogen fuelling station at Teesside International Airport in January (image credit: Toyota UK). A report from logistics specialist Toyota Material Handling (UK) indicates priorities and directions for the logistics industry, given the required trajectory of emissions reduction.
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GreenBiz
JULY 2, 2024
The company is struggling to add carbon-free energy fast enough, CSO Kate Brandt told GreenBiz.
Energy Storage News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
International Electric Power is proposing a long-duration energy storage project on the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California utilising Eos Energy Enterprises's zinc cathode battery technology.
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
Clean Energy Canada
OCTOBER 16, 2024
VANCOUVER — With the cost of living top of mind for Canadians, a new Clean Energy Canada report finds that making a few clean energy changes to your household can save hundreds of dollars a month for families. And now residents across the country can get a snapshot of their own potential savings via a new online calculator. A household in Toronto that switched its gas cars for electric versions, swapped out its natural gas appliances, installed a heat pump, and made some modest energy efficiency
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 7, 2024
Korean Researchers Pioneer Advanced Testing of New Biohydrogen System A groundbreaking scientific achievement has been reported by Professor Chiyoung Park of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST. Alongside Professor Hyojung Cha from Kyungpook National University, Dr. Parks team has successfully developed a supramolecular fluorophore nanocomposite fabrication technology.
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Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The first batch of Tesla Megapacks has arrived at the site of one of Queensland’s biggest batteries yet, that is being built at a former coal generation hub south of Brisbane to store excess solar energy and help balance the local grid. The 250 MW, two-hour (500 MWh) Swanbank Battery is being developed by Queensland […] The post Tesla Megapacks arrive as former coal site transforms into big Queensland battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Solar Industry
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The U.S. added a record-breaking 9.3 GW of new solar module manufacturing capacity in the third quarter, including five new or expanded factories in Alabama, Florida, Ohio and Texas. Total U.S. solar module manufacturing capacity is now nearly 40 GW. The latest U.S. Solar Market Insight Q4 2024 report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie shows that at full capacity, U.S. solar module factories can produce enough equipment to meet nearly all demand for solar in
DeSmogBlog
OCTOBER 12, 2024
This story is the fourth part of a DeSmog series on carbon capture and was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe and published in partnership with Le Monde. Billed by the fossil fuel industry as a climate solution, dozens of planned blue hydrogen projects in Europe could consume more natural gas each year than France, and produce emissions on a par with Denmark, a DeSmog analysis has found.
BloombergNEF
DECEMBER 10, 2024
New York, December 10, 2024 Battery prices saw their biggest annual drop since 2017. Lithium-ion battery pack prices dropped 20% from 2023 to a record low of $115 per kilowatt-hour, according to analysis by research provider BloombergNEF (BNEF). Factors driving the decline include cell manufacturing overcapacity, economies of scale, low metal and component prices, […] The post Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Prices See Largest Drop Since 2017, Falling to $115 per Kilowatt-Hour: BloombergNEF appe
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
TechXplore
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Existing perovskite solar cells, which are unable to utilize approximately 52% of total solar energy, have been improved upon by a Korean research team. The team has developed an innovative technology that maximizes near-infrared light capture performance while greatly improving power conversion efficiency. This greatly increases the possibility of commercializing next-generation solar cells and is expected to contribute to important technological advancements in the global solar cell market.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2024
A technology that converts low-temperature waste heat into electricity has earned the Institute of Physics (IOP) Business Innovation Award for FeTu, the Elland-based green energy business behind the approach. The award celebrates FeTus success in translating physics research into a viable commercial enterprise with a product that the IOP judges described as a revolutionary heat engine.
GreenBiz
MARCH 25, 2024
Rising demand from artificial intelligence is forcing big technology companies to look beyond wind and solar for clean energy.
Energy Storage News
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Oil & gas major TotalEnergies and Canadian Solar have received key state-level approvals for large-scale solar PV-plus-energy storage projects in New South Wales, Australia. Our colleagues at PV Tech reported yesterday (11 November) that the state government of New South Wales (NSW) approved plans for Canadian Solar’s Gunning project 260km Southwest of Sydney.
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.
Clean Energy Canada
DECEMBER 9, 2024
VICTORIA Evan Pivnick, clean energy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the update on BC Hydros competitive call for power: Its great to see B.C. moving fast to capture the huge opportunities posed by wind power in the province. From both industry and households, B.C. is seeing rapidly growing demand for clean electricity.
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 2, 2024
A Prince, a Race Car, and a Cleaner Future H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco showcased his steadfast commitment to clean energy innovation on a historic drive through the streets of Monaco. Behind the wheel of Extreme H’s hydrogen-powered prototype race car, the Pioneer 25, the Sovereign Prince reinforced the potential of hydrogen to transform the future of mobility and sustainability.
Energy Transition
OCTOBER 22, 2024
‘Artificial intelligence will make it easier to combat climate change.’ That’s the bold claim made by billionaire and self-proclaimed climate problem–solver Bill Gates. But Gates – a well-known advocate of geoengineering – is not alone in promoting the idea that technology can be our saviour. Seden Anlar reports.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Western Australia’s South West Interconnected System, regarded as the biggest isolated grid in the world, hit a new penetration record for wind and solar power over the weekend, a new peak of 85.7 per cent. The milestone was noted on LinkedIn by the state’s co-ordinator of energy, Jai Thomas, referring to data displayed on the […] The post Milestone: World’s biggest isolated grid hits new wind and solar penetration record of 85.7 pct appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Charged
OCTOBER 18, 2024
German-Swiss multinational equipment manufacturer Liebherr and Australia-headquartered metal mining company Fortescue have announced a deal for the development and supply of zero-emission technologies that, once they enter series production, will become available for mining companies worldwide. The partnership features a total of 475 zero-emission Liebherr machines that include 55 electric excavators, 60 battery-powered dozers, and approximately 360 autonomous T 264 trucks that will commence on-
DeSmogBlog
OCTOBER 31, 2024
This story is the sixth part of a DeSmog series on carbon capture and was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe. Norwegian state-owned oil and gas company Equinor, the North Sea’s largest fossil fuel producer, is positioning itself to play a key role in plans to turn Britain into a world leader in capturing carbon. Earlier this month, the new Labour government pledged £21.7 billion over 25 years to finance carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects shortlisted by the previous
The Guardian: Energy
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Dave Lewis says the near-constant stream of clean electricity could supply the grid as early as 2030 In the south-west of Morocco, a sprawl of wind and solar farms stretching across an area the size of Greater London could soon generate the green electricity powering more than 9m British homes. This is the unflinching vision of Sir Dave Lewis, the former Tesco boss who is hoping to build the world’s longest subsea power cable in order to harness north Africa’s renewable energy sources and power
TechXplore
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Rapid advancements in solid-state battery technology are ushering in a new era of energy storage solutions, with the potential to revolutionize everything from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. Advances in electrolyte engineering have played a key role in this progress, enhancing the development and performance of high-performance all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs).
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: 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.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
A decade ago, the hamburger giant announced it would transform how it procures its most vital ingredient. It’s made progress, although you still can’t buy “sustainable beef.
Energy Storage News
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
In news from Europe’s Baltic Sea region, Latvia’s first utility-scale battery storage project has been commissioned, while Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has entered the Finland market.
Planet Pulse
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Tanager-1 is made possible by the Carbon Mapper Coalition , a philanthropically-funded effort to develop and deploy satellites designed to detect and track methane and CO2 super-emitters at a level of granularity needed to support direct mitigation action. Tanager-1 combines Planet’s cutting-edge agile aerospace and smallsat bus technology with the state-of-the-art imaging spectrometer design developed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). ### PUBLISHED ARTICLE FROM CARBON MAPPER Pasadena,
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?
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.
The Verge: Energy
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Illustration: The Verge Google plans to buy electricity from next-generation nuclear reactors. It announced the deal yesterday, which it says is the world’s first corporate agreement to purchase electricity from advanced small modular reactors (SMRs) that are still under development. Google inked the deal with engineering company Kairos Power, which plans to get its first SMR up and running by 2030.
POWER Magazine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has taken a historic step by voting to issue construction permits for Kairos Power’s 70-MWth Hermes 2, a “low power” advanced test facility comprising two […] The post NRC Approves Construction of First Electricity-Producing Gen IV Reactor in the U.S. appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Charged
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
New York City’s East 34th Street Heliport in midtown Manhattan is going electric. The news was revealed when the operator of the heliport, Atlantic Aviation, a fixed-base operator with over 100 locations, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation announced a renewal of the heliport’s five-year lease. The Big Apple will serve as a launch market for both Delta Air Lines and United Airlines as their partnerships with electric aircraft manufacturers Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation , r
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Broken Hill has a big wind farm, a solar farm and a big battery, all of which are all looking pretty useless now. The battery, in particular, is not doing what it says on the box, and highlights industry frustration with the grid management process. The post Broken Hill has a wind farm, a solar farm and a big battery. So, why are the lights out? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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