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Radioactive coolant leak reported at Finnish nuclear power plant

Envirotec Magazine

A visit to OL3 in 2020 (image credit: IAEA Imagebank , CC BY 2.0 license ). A leakage of reactor coolant has occurred at the Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant on the west coast of Finland, according to the operator of the plant, Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) in a 10 March statement. Around 100m 3 of reactor coolant* was reported to have leaked from the reactor Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) in connection with the filling of the reactor pool.

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If you can’t beat them, join them: Europe’s new wave of battery startups partner with China as sun sets on Northvolt

Energy Storage News

We hear from startup Volklec which, like another European battery company Elinor, will build its batteries with a Chinese technology and manufacturing partner. They both say this will get around the challenges that ultimately doomed Europe's first wave of battery startups, with Northvolt today declaring bankruptcy in Sweden.

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ERCOT and CAISO: Canadian Solar and Aypa Power tie up for 1.8GWh of BESS, GridStor secures financing

Energy Storage News

Solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) firm Canadian Solar has secured battery supply agreements and long-term service agreements through its subsidiary e-Storage for two US BESS projects developed by Aypa Power, in the ERCOT and California markets.

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Scientists introduce c-MOFs in emerging SrZrS₃ chalcogenide perovskites for efficient solar cells

TechXplore

A study led by Dr. Latha Marasamy, a research professor at the Autonomous University of Quertaro, Mexico, is setting the stage for advancements in solar energy technology. The research team has made a significant breakthrough by exploring the capabilities of SrZrS3 absorbers in cutting-edge chalcogenide perovskite solar cells, marking the first time such potential has been theoretically predicted.

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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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Understanding Natural Hydrogen and Its Global Energy Potential

Hydrogen Fuel News

Discovering Natural Hydrogen in France On May 15, 2023, researchers from France announced the discovery of a massive natural hydrogen reserve in the Moselle region’s Lorraine mining basin. This deposit, estimated at 46 million tons, has drawn attention as one of the world’s most significant finds of “ white hydrogen ” to date.

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Volvo Construction debuts new straight boom for the EC18 Electric mini-excavator

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Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) has introduced a straight boom for its EC18 Electric mini-excavator. The EC18 is a 1.8-ton battery-electric compact excavator sized for use in indoor demolition. The new optional straight boom offers a 10% higher pin height than the standard boom configuration. The excavator has a 48 V, 20 KWh battery. Electric compact excavators have become increasingly popular for indoor demolition use due to their reduced noise levels and lack of emissions compared to machine

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Big batteries just hit a new record in Australia, but it’s a small fraction of the battery output in California

Renew Economy

Remember when the first “Tesla big battery” at Hornsdale was connected to the grid in South Australia in 2017? It was the first of its kind in the world, but few would have predicted the astonishing growth of the technology across the world in the years since. Australia led the world in the uptake of […] The post Big batteries just hit a new record in Australia, but it’s a small fraction of the battery output in California appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hyundai and Plug Power Advance Hydrogen Economy with Huge Infrastructure Projects

Hydrogen Fuel News

Two major players in the hydrogen industry are making significant moves to bolster the global hydrogen economy. Hyundai Motor Company is building a new hydrogen fuel-cell plant in South Korea, while Plug Power is set to commence operations at its new liquid hydrogen plant in Louisiana. These latest developments represent critical advancements in hydrogen technology and infrastructure, reflecting each company’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

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Canada Infrastructure Bank and Jolt to install 1,500 curbside charging stations

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Jolt, an Australian EV charger manufacturer that offers drivers free, advertiser-supported charging, and the Canada Infrastructure Bank, a federal Crown Corporation of Canada that is charged with financially supporting revenue-generating infrastructure projects, have announced a C$194-million loan agreement that will support the expansion of Jolts charging network.

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Performance and availability join safety as BESS professionals’ key priorities for their assets

Energy Storage News

Ensuring high levels of system performance and availability are top priorities for battery storage professionals, and data plays a key role.

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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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North Sea collision: What the initial reports say

Envirotec Magazine

The quantity of aviation fuel spilled from the Stena Immaculate is not yet known (note: image shown is generic). Speculation was continuing on the morning of Wednesday 12 March into the cause and likely impacts of the North Sea collision. The 183-m oil tanker Stena Immaculate had been anchored off Withernsea, near Kingston-upon-Hull, when she was struck by the container ship MV Solong at a speed of around 18 knots (33 km/h) at 9.48am on Monday.

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Dominion Seeks Virginia Approval for 1-GW Gas-Fired Power Plant

POWER Magazine

Dominion Energy has asked Virginia officials to approve its request to build a new 1-GW natural gas-fired power plant, as the company seeks to add more generation capacity to help serve surging demand from data centers. The post Dominion Seeks Virginia Approval for 1-GW Gas-Fired Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Organic Semiconductor Sensor Brings a New Era of Hydrogen Safety

Hydrogen Fuel News

A groundbreaking organic semiconductor sensor has been developed, offering unprecedented capabilities in detecting hydrogen gas with speed, accuracy, and reversibility. The core mechanism behind the sensors functionality lies in a process known as “p-doping,” enabling it to address significant safety challenges associated with hydrogen. The research, published in Nature Electronics , is a collaboration between Manchester University and King Abdullah University of Science and Technolo

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UK Treasury ‘plans funding cuts at GB Energy’ in blow to Ed Miliband

The Guardian: Energy

Government considering such a move over state-owned firm set up by Labour in Junes spending review, say reports The UK government is making plans to cut the funding for GB Energy, the state-owned company set up by Labour to drive renewable energy and cut household bills , in Junes spending review. Cuts to the 8.3bn of taxpayer money promised over the five-year parliament would be another blow for Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, after he was overruled by the government when the chancellor, Rac

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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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Developer Renewco and IPP Atlantica partner on 2.2GW BESS pipeline in Spain

Energy Storage News

Renewco Power and Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure will develop and build a pipeline of BESS projects in Spain. Renewco, a developer, will bring the battery energy storage system (BESS) project portfolio to ready-to-build (RTB) status while Atlantica will invest in, build and manage the portfolio once operational. The pair are targeting a deployment of 2.

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Micro-pollutant removal product picks up Aquatech Innovation Award

Envirotec Magazine

A product for the removal of micro-pollutants from wastewater is the Overall Winner of the Aquatech Innovation Award 2025. Aurea from consulting engineers Royal HaskoningDHV was developed in the Netherlands, and its selection for this award followed an independent review led by jury chairman Professor Cees Buisman, Scientific Director of Wetsus, a European centre of excellence for sustainable water technology.

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Scientific approach to well design powers Fervo Energy’s Cape Station

ThinkGeoEnergy

Beaver County, Utah may, at first glance, seem an unlikely hub for breakthrough technical and commercial innovation in geothermal energy. It lacks visible hot springs or geysers, and its remote location is not obviously conducive to supporting a large-scale logistical operation. However, geothermal startup Fervo Energy sees vast potential to generate commercial-scale geothermal energy in this remote valley nestled between three mountain ranges in southwest Utah.

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Microbial Fuel Cells Just Got a Massive Boost From Nanotechnology

Hydrogen Fuel News

Nickel Silicide Nanowires Revolutionize Microbial Fuel Cells Advancements in green energy continue to drive innovative solutions, and recent research into microbial fuel cells (MFCs) offers a promising leap forward. Scientists have developed a new approach using nickel silicide nanowires as anode materials to greatly enhance the performance of MFCs.

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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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Toyota starts battery production at new North Carolina automotive battery plant

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Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC), Toyota’s first in-house battery manufacturing plant outside Japan, will start shipping batteries for North American EVs in April. The nearly $14-billion battery facility, Toyota’s 11th manufacturing plant in the US, will produce batteries for hybrid vehicles and EVs. The new plant is part of the company’s strategy to invest and produce locally, offering products tailored to local manufacturers needs.

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Copia Power closes on US$1.71 billion debt facility for 2,200MWh Arizona energy centre

Energy Storage News

Carlyle Portfolio Company-owned developer Copia Power has closed a US$1.71 billion debt facility to fund construction of its Maricopa Energy Centre Projects.

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Heat-from-wastewater initiative gets underway in Scotland

Envirotec Magazine

Ross McLory (left) Head of Business Development for Industrial and Commercial at SSE Energy Solutions and Donald MacBrayne, Business Development Manager at Scottish Water Horizons (image credit: Iain Ferguson, The Write I). A new strategic partnership between SSE Energy Solutions and Scottish Water Horizons aims to develop low-carbon district heat networks across Scotland, accelerating the country’s journey toward net zero.

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Stop Greenwashing Skiing: Norway Must Drop Equinor Sponsorship and Lead on Climate

DeSmogBlog

As the world is gathered in Trondheim for the 2025 World Ski Championships , Norway stands at a crossroads. This event is more than a celebration of sport it is a global stage where the country can either reinforce its role as Europe’s biggest fossil fuel producer or rise to the occasion and lead a just transition away from oil, gas and goal production.

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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?

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New Study Proves Why We’ve Been Miscalculating Hydrogen Fuel Production

Hydrogen Fuel News

Observing Water Molecules Splitting in Real Time For the first time, scientists have directly observed water molecules as they split into hydrogen and oxygen, revealing a surprising and critical detail about the process. Just before they separated, the molecules performed an unexpected maneuver by flipping 180 degrees. This movement, while tiny, has vast implications for clean energy production, as it plays a pivotal role in why splitting water takes more energy than theoretical models suggest.

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Wallbox opens pre-orders for Quasar 2 bidirectional charger

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EV charging hardware manufacturer Wallbox has taken a step towards the day that EV drivers will be able to use the batteries in their vehicles to provide backup power for their homes and to save money on their electric bills. The company is now taking pre-orders for its new bidirectional DC charger, the Quasar 2, for eligible Kia EV9 owners and lessees.

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Clearway Energy closes financing, begins construction on 1,280MWh Utah BESS portfolio

Energy Storage News

IPP Clearway Energy Group has closed financing and started construction on its 1,280MWh Honeycomb battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio in Utah, US.

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Stronger waste prevention measures needed to accelerate the Nordic transition to a circular economy

Envirotec Magazine

Collecting clothing for recycling (image credit: Getty Images/Maskot). More systematic waste prevention strategies are needed to achieve regional and national sustainability goals in Scandinavia, according to a new report. It outlines practical measures to strengthen the circular economy in the Nordics, with a particular focus on waste prevention and reuse.

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Earth’s orbit is filling up with junk. Greenhouse gases are making the problem worse

Grist

At any given moment, more than 10,000 satellites are whizzing around the planet at roughly 17,000 miles per hour. This constellation of machinery is the technological backbone of modern life, making GPS, weather forecasts, and live television broadcasts possible. But space is getting crowded. Ever since the Space Age dawned in the late 1950s, humans have been filling the skies with trash.

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This Hydrogen Station Can Fuel an Entire Fleet in Minutes – Here’s How It Works

Hydrogen Fuel News

HRSs Hydrogen Leap Forward: Pioneering Clean Energy Solutions Hydrogen Refueling Solutions (HRS) , a French designer and manufacturer of hydrogen stations and a recognized European leader in the field, continues to push the boundaries of clean energy innovation. Following its announcement of the upcoming very high-capacity HRS160 station, HRS has also revealed the successful completion of its first hydrogen refuelings using the HRS40 station in Saint-Sulpice, Occitanie, France.

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WAFIOS busbar machines accommodate production processes for any type of busbar

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Busbars are familiar components in just about any type of electrical equipment, and naturally they can be found in EVs and EV charging hardware. Not all busbars are alikedifferent requirements, dimensions and geometries have to be considered in the manufacturing process. WAFIOS develops specialist machinery for the wire and tube processing industry, including machines that produce a broad range of busbar products.

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Tennessee utilities issue RFPs to increase solar and BESS capacity

Energy Storage News

Two electric utilities in the US state of Tennessee are launching RFPs for new solar and storage projects.

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UK Groups Supporting 2.2 GW of Battery Energy Storage in Spain

POWER Magazine

Two European companies announced an agreement to jointly develop as much as 2.2 GW of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across Spain. The post UK Groups Supporting 2.2 GW of Battery Energy Storage in Spain appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Iceland announces initiative to expand geothermal use in cold regions

ThinkGeoEnergy

Under the assumption, that Iceland is volcanic, there is a general assumption it should be easy to extract geothermal energy everywhere. And while about 90% of households are connected to heating supplied by geothermal energy, approximately 10% still rely on electricity or oil for heating. The government has so far supported these communities e.g. through electricity subsidies.