Envirotec Magazine

JULY 19, 2022

An abandoned road and brine “transitional pool” at the margin of the Salar de Atacama – a massive region of salt flats in Chile, and the location of more than 40 percent of the world’s proven lithium deposits. Lithium tends to occur in layers of volcanic ash, but it reacts quickly with water.

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Charged

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Stellantis Group has signed a binding agreement with lithium producer Vulcan Energy to supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide in Europe for the automaker’s electrified vehicles. Vulcan will supply Stellantis with between 81,000 and 99,000 metric tons of lithium hydroxide over the five-year term of the agreement.

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TechXplore

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As the world undergoes the great energy transition—from fossil fuels to alternative energy and batteries—rare earth metals are becoming more precious.

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 5, 2022

“Investing in new fossil fuel infrastructure is moral and economic madness,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released part of its latest report on Monday. It is what science tells us will result from our current energy policies.”.

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Business Green

MARCH 1, 2021

Challenges caused by EV battery production 'pale in comparison' to environmental toll of fossil fuel vehicles, Transport & Environment study finds. Over its lifetime, an average fossil fuel car burns the equivalent of a stack of oil barrels, 25 storeys high.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Denmark set the same goal — phase out new fossil fuel vehicle sales in 2030 — and world-leader Norway plans to make the switch in 2025. Electric vehicles will begin to cost the same as their fossil fuel counterparts between 2025 and 2029, depending on the vehicle type. isn't the only one. Pull Quote. Policy & Politics.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 22, 2021

There is no doubt that the emergence of renewable energy has revolutionized our world. This awareness has led to both governments as well as normal human beings trying to take steps to make the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. Renewable Energy: Meaning and Definition.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, located in Göteborg, Sweden, have performed the first life-cycle assessment of a commercially available two-seater all-electric aircraft—the Pipistrel Alpha Electro, manufactured in Slovenia—directly comparing it to the fossil fuel-powered version of the same plane.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

ABI predicts that lithium and cobalt consumption for EV batteries will grow by 5.3 The energy density of cobalt-free lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries will grow with improved pack assembly methods like cell-to-pack (C2P) technology, allowing new applications. This EV battery surge will strain raw material supply.

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Business Green

JUNE 24, 2022

Dutch carmaker behind brands such as Fiat, Chrysler, and Vauxhall invests in Vulcan, which aims to extract lithium in Germany without using fossil fuels. The firm's technique involves using renewable energy to separate lithium from geothermal brines.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Following is the official overview of the game: The Salton Sea, a highly saline body of water located in Southern California, is home to one of the greatest brine reserves in the United States – and its characteristics make it a unique location to generate geothermal energy.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

By storing energy we can address the challenge of guaranteeing flexible and reliable supply from weather-dependant energy sources, writes VINCI Energies – cutting bills, reducing carbon emissions and delivering on the promise of the energy transition. A constant balancing act. Industry-leading reference case.

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GreenTechMedia

AUGUST 7, 2020

The world-renowned thought leader, entrepreneur, educator and author accurately predicted the rapid decline in solar photovoltaic costs and lithium ion batteries. Vice : How Solar Power Could Slay the Fossil Fuel Empire by 2030. He also predicted the collapse of the coal industry and oil prices.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

A new briefing from think tank organisation the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) argues that the clean energy transition can be delivered on time and at an affordable cost if supply chain risks are minimised by policy and industry action. The energy transition is fundamentally achievable if supply chain risks are managed.

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Andrew Winston

MARCH 28, 2024

.” He posited that people make the case that… A huge majority of energy is still fossil-fuel based There are some things “that electricity simply can’t do at the moment” (e.g., We may face shortages of some metals (lithium, cobalt, etc.) powering planes, producing industrial heat, etc.)

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R-Squared Energy

AUGUST 10, 2023

As I indicated in the previous article , BP has turned over publication of the annual Statistical Review of World Energy to the Energy Institute (EI). Overview The newest Review shows the world remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels for energy needs, even as renewables like solar and wind continue rapid growth.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 22, 2024

shares his expectations for the clean energy transition in 2024. The year 2023 was a record-setting year for investment and growth in clean energy, with the International Energy Agency projecting over 500GW of new renewable capacity to come online by year-end globally. Have you read? This is not limited to the U.S.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) uses electricity to cool air until it liquefies, so it can be stored until an opportune moment arrives when it can be brought back to a gaseous state and used for power generation. Katie Smith of law firm Reddie & Grose LLP examines where the approach fits into the energy storage landscape.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

Materials from Scottish-grown seaweed could help to improve the life-span and charge time of lithium-ion batteries used for the likes of electric vehicles, with a new first-of-its-kind prototype already being tested by expert researchers.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 15, 2022

The pivot to renewable energy away from fossil fuels will help slash global carbon emissions — but it’s likely to put significant strain on the grid, writes Emily Newton. The most popular forms of renewable energy cannot flexibly increase or decrease production to meet demand like fossil fuel-fired power plants can.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MAY 16, 2024

” This is a high-level event being organized by the European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) that will feature insightful discussions on the future of geothermal electricity, thermal storage, and lithium. Registration is now open for “Geothermal Power: The Light Under Your Feet.” Click here to register.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 8, 2022

Energy Dome and Ansaldo Energia have announced a partnership to bring energy storage facilities to Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Long-duration energy storage solutions provider Energy Dome will provide the CO2 battery technology. It aims to support greater integration and use of renewable energy on the grid.

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Science Daily: Renewable Energy

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The transition to a society without fossil fuels means that the need for batteries is increasing at a rapid pace. At the same time, the increase will mean a shortage of the metals lithium and cobalt, which are key components in the most common battery types.

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Charged

APRIL 1, 2024

The two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries are pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy. Pyrometallurgy, which traditionally doesn’t recover carbon or lithium, seems likely to be phased out. There are currently two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries. The lithium burns when you smelt black mass.

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Business Green

MAY 19, 2020

However, with traditional internal combustion engine car sales set to take an even bigger hit this year, the long-term trend towards electrification of transport is projected to accelerate in the years following the pandemic, according to the influential green energy analyst. million barrels a day by 2040.

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Clean Energy Canada

APRIL 26, 2023

In the last year, global economies have bet trillions on the energy transition. The billions of clean energy investments in Canada’s recent budget was spurred by the half a trillion dollars delivered in the U.S.’s Meanwhile, jobs in clean energy surpassed those in fossil fuels for the first time.

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TechXplore

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The transition to a society without fossil fuels means that the need for batteries is increasing at a rapid pace. At the same time, the increase will mean a shortage of the metals lithium and cobalt, which are key components in the most common battery types.

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Business Green

JANUARY 21, 2022

Rio Tinto lithium mining license revoked in Serbia. The Serbian government has revoked Rio Tinto's lithium exploration licenses in the Eastern European country after major protests against the mining giant's proposed activities erupted over environmental concerns, according to reports.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 26, 2024

In September 2023, New Zealand-based battery material developer CarbonScape announced an $18 million investment, signalling the company’s plans to commercialise its biographite production in Europe and the US, enabling cleaner lithium-ion batteries for EVs and grid-scale energy storage. They hired me as an energy analyst.

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Smart Energy International

JULY 19, 2022

New research has found that solid state batteries can reduce the carbon footprint of electric vehicle (EV) batteries by almost two-fifths – further increasing EVs’ advantage over fossil fuel vehicles. When the batteries are made using the most sustainably sourced materials, this figure increases to 39%.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The findings are published as the COP28 presidency pushes for global commitments to triple renewable energy by 2030, with the report outlining the real-world challenges that will need to be overcome to achieve these ambitions. C above pre-industrial levels. C above pre-industrial levels.

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TechXplore

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Transport is at a crossroads as we move away from filling our tanks with liquid fossil fuels and powering them up from battery charging points. However, the lithium-ion batteries that displaced those tanks have a finite lifespan and must be replaced when their recharge capacity falls below a usable level.

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Charged

JANUARY 17, 2023

EVM Arabia has been awarded an allocation of 127 hectares of land from The Royal Commission at Yanbu and a gas and power allocation from the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Energy. This will be used for the first two processing trains in the Lithium Chemicals Plant to produce lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM).

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Most of our headlines this year have still been about conventional renewable segments such as solar and energy storage. On the margins, virtual power plants have gone mainstream and green hydrogen has emerged as the energy carrier of choice for tomorrow’s fuel systems. Plus it has been approved by the U.S.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

As the world grapples with the unfolding climate crisis, the quest for sustainable and environmentally friendly energy solutions takes center stage. It sidesteps the conventional reliance on fossil fuels, instead utilizing biogas derived from biomass and waste , thus promising a significant reduction in carbon emissions.

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The Verge: Energy

MARCH 27, 2024

Photo by Meiramgul Kussainova/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images A new study finds that Bitcoin mining paired with green hydrogen could help speed up a transition to clean energy — an eyebrow-raising claim, considering strong evidence that the cryptocurrency is a big polluter. Bitcoin would have to be mined using clean energy.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

AUGUST 29, 2023

From fuel cells to agriculture, space exploration to water treatment, power generation to renewable energy storage, hydrogen plays a crucial role in advancing technology and sustainability. This clean and efficient fuel conversion method makes fuel cells perfect for powering vehicles, homes and portable electronic devices.

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