Smart Energy International

APRIL 1, 2024

Various technologies are available to tackle the immediate grid challenges but are not being widely adopted. As such they also have the effect of investment deferral and enabling greater streamlining of utility budgets. Although these technologies are readily available, they are not yet widely deployed. Have you read?

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

investment in research projects which aim to help build a stronger supply chain of the critical minerals used widely in electronics and industry. 27 are businesses (of those 22 are SMEs) and 13 are universities or Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs). The UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, has announced a £6.6m

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Charged

MAY 1, 2023

DeepDrive’s radial flux dual-rotor electric motor can be placed as a central drive or in-wheel drive in any vehicle. DeepDrive says it is partnering with eight of the top ten OEMs to produce the technology by 2026. DeepDrive’s e-motor technology is designed for easy and cost-effective mass production.” Source: BMW Group

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

Scottish Renewables and the British Hydropower Association have written a joint letter to the Prime Minister calling on the UK Government to urgently support the deployment of long-duration electricity storage, including pumped storage hydro (PSH). Make the UK a more favourable investment destination. These payments reached £1.94

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 28, 2022

billion) investment into EV charging in the UK, which will be unfurled over the next decade. The investment aims to meet the UK’s ever-increasing demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging services. The investment will allow bp pulse to deliver more rapid and ultra-fast chargers in key locations.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 15, 2024

Reflecting on a week of record finance results from German and Dutch utilities, Smart Energy’s Power Playbook column sees Yusuf Latief discuss grid investment plans and whether they are indicative of grid planning finally going right. And although the ramifications of this have started to show, investments seem to be able to bring relief.

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 11, 2023

EDF leads a proof-of-concept on automating renewable energy transactions and Eurelectric’s study on the benefits of matching energy consumption with clean energy on a (near) real-time basis are on the week’s technology radar. We are shaping a future where renewable energy adoption is streamlined, transparent and accessible to all.”

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 18, 2024

billion) in investments in the transmission infrastructure across central and southern Scotland. The work to take place over the next ten years will include new high voltage substations, overhead line construction as well as design, engineering, construction, and electrical works. SP Energy Networks has announced tenders for £5.4

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CleanTech San Diego

AUGUST 21, 2023

‍ South 8 is the first company to develop a novel liquefied gas electrolyte technology as a safer, higher performance alternative to standard liquid electrolytes. The post South 8 Technologies Secures Strategic Investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures appeared first on Cleantech San Diego. Share this.

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Charged

JUNE 20, 2023

Vitesco Technologies , an electric powertrain supplier, and onsemi have announced a 10-year, $1.9-billion billion silicon carbide (SiC) supply deal for electrification technologies. Source: Vitesco Technologies Vitesco will use onsemi’s EliteSiC MOSFETs for traction inverters and EV drives.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 12, 2024

A ‘cap and floor’ scheme is proposed to overcome current investment barriers for large scale deployment of long duration energy storage in UK. The ‘cap and floor’ proposal is conceptually similar to that developed by Ofgem and currently in operation to enable investment in electricity interconnectors.

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Energy Innovation

MARCH 29, 2024

By Rebecca Rasch , Social Scientist at Aspen Global Change Institute Electric vehicle charging by Zaptec via Unsplash. While electric vehicles (EVs) are not a panacea for reducing emissions from the transportation sector, widespread adoption can be a significant step toward meeting CO2 reduction targets.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

This latest briefing, “ Better, Faster, Cleaner: Securing clean energy technology supply chains”, makes the case that global supply of key materials and components is sufficient to meet growing demand for clean energy technologies (wind, solar, batteries, grids, heat pumps) over the medium- to long-term.

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Charged

JUNE 17, 2022

The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has announced over £200 million of new funding for a demonstrator program aimed at determining which zero-emission technologies are best suited to the heaviest road vehicles. This will begin with demonstrations of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell HGVs (heavy goods vehicles).

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Charged

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Global motion technology company Schaeffler plans to expand its US operations with the addition of a new manufacturing facility focused on producing automotive electric mobility solutions. The state government is providing grants and tax credits for the company’s investments, which are expected to create some 650 jobs.

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altenergymag

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Ground-breaking nanocarbon electrode technology delivers quantum change in cost and energy density

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Charged

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Steel has converted two of its diesel switcher locomotives at the Mon Valley Works’ Edgar Thomson and Clairton Plants to battery-electric drive. Steel invested some $2.3 The e-locos were built by Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT), a provider of customized lithium-ion propulsion solutions to the rail market. Source: U.S.

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Charged

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Power-management multinational Eaton has announced investments in its North American manufacturing and operations to meet growing demand for electrical solutions from customers in utility, commercial, health care, industrial and residential markets. The majority of these investments are expected to be completed in 2024 and 2025.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 1, 2024

Most recently, Honda revealed the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV – America’s first production plug-in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle. This strategic partnership, announced in 2020, combines Honda’s innovative prowess in fuel cell technology and Isuzu’s expertise in heavy-duty truck manufacturing.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 20, 2024

Italian TSO Terna has announced investment plans of up to €16.5 The investment plan covers the period 2024 to 2028, with €2.6 billion) to be invested this year. I am proud to present the Industrial Plan with the highest level of investments in Terna’s history: €16.5 billion ($17.9 billion ($2.8 Terna plans to deliver €15.5

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Green Living Guy

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Micro supercapacitors could revolutionize battery technology by increasing their lifespan and enabling extremely fast charging. Manufacturers of everything from smartphones to electric cars are investing heavily in research and development. When discussing new technologies, it is easy to forget […].

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ThinkGeoEnergy

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Sage Geosystems announced today the first close of $17 million in Series A funding led by Chesapeake Energy Corporation (Chesapeake) and joined by technology investor Arch Meredith , Helium-3 Ventures and with continued support from existing investors Virya, LLC , Nabors Industries Ltd. , and Ignis Energy Inc.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 15, 2024

The ‘Advancing Grid Enhancing Technologies’ (GETs) Act has been introduced in the US to boost investments in these technologies. The Advancing GETs Act will motivate grid operators and developers to bring new projects online that expand transmission capacity by guaranteeing returns for these targeted, cost saving investments.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 18, 2023

Automation company ABB is investing in and collaborating with Danish start-up OKTO GRID to advance technology that will digitalise and extend the useful life of ageing electrical assets and meet growing demand for reliable and stable power. It follows a successful seeding round by the startup in December 2022 of €3 million ($3.3

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Energy Central

APRIL 11, 2024

Japan has selected research themes for funding support under a program to develop hydrogen-electric propulsion technologies for next-gen commercial aircraft. Investments into this aviation project total JP¥5 trillion ($33 billion), with funding coming from both the private and public sectors.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

APRIL 16, 2024

A study published by Rete Geotermica in collaboration with The European House – Ambrosetti highlights the untapped potential of binary geothermal power plant technology in Italy. All active geothermal power plants operated by Enel Green Power use dry steam or flash technology, harnessing energy from high-temperature geothermal fluids.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In a world where maximizing every drop of fuel is crucial, the automotive industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation thanks to cutting-edge technology. Innovations in Fuel Efficiency The world of trucking is undergoing a remarkable transformation driven by technological advancements. The trucking industry is not an exception.

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Following earlier announcements of new electricity, water and hydrogen meters another pair of new meters are launched and the US Department of Energy launches an office to focus on emerging technologies in the week’s technology radar. Have you read?

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 5, 2024

Let’s unravel this financial package together and discover why investing your dollars into these environmentally-friendly entities may potentially make your financial portfolio greener too. But let’s chit-chat about something that often tags along with investing: dividends. Let’s dig in. cents per share.

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Charged

MAY 31, 2023

The Hyundai Motor Group plans to invest $18 billion in its domestic EV industry by 2030. To increase domestic EV production, Kia is building a plant to manufacture electric purpose-built vehicles (PBVs), while also expanding existing EV lines to increase production. million units and global volume to 3.64 million units by 2030.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Or will the company continue paying lip service to e-mobility while clinging to 20th-century technology? We won’t presume to read the green tea leaves, but we are happy to report that the Japanese automaker plans to invest an additional $8 billion in its first North American battery manufacturing facility. Source: Toyota

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 12, 2024

Elia-owned German transmission system operator 50Hertz is looking to invest €20.7 billion) in overhead power lines, on- and offshore cables, substations and other technologies in the coming years, compared with €4.8 Elia-owned German transmission system operator 50Hertz is looking to invest €20.7 billion ($22.6 billion ($5.2

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Charged

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

California-based student transportation services company Zūm has completed a $140-million Series E funding round led by Singapore-based global investment firm GIC. UK-headquartered decarbonization investor Climate Investment and existing investors including Sequoia and SoftBank Vision Fund 2 also participated. Source: Zūm

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) latest World Energy Outlook (WEO) report finds that, as the world moves towards a more electrified and renewables-based energy system, which will be needed to prevent costs associated with potentially volatile fuel prices, investment in robust, digitalised grid systems will need follow suit.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 16, 2024

As global leaders gather at Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024, those in attendance must push for the mobilisation of trillions of dollars from private money into sustainable investments to combat climate change.

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TechXplore

DECEMBER 4, 2023

billion plan to replace two blast furnaces at its Scunthorpe plant with electric arc furnaces. This follows the UK government's commitment in September to invest up to £500 million towards an electric arc furnace at Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant in south Wales.

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Energy Central

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The BMW Group continues the roll-out of its electromobility plan with a new investment in the U.S. billion investment in its U.S. operations, including $1 billion to prepare for the production of electric vehicles at the company’s existing U.S. The company announced a $1.7 manufacturing.

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