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. million per year by 2040, using a combination of both wild and cultivated seaweed.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Fleet electrification strategies gained steam throughout the year, with all-electric heavy-duty big rigs, semi-trucks, box trucks, delivery vans and more in the spotlight. READ THE FULL STORY: 8 electric truck and van companies to watch in 2020. . That’s because flights under 500 miles are within the range of an electric motor.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 4, 2020

It's a symbiotic relationship," said Chris Ferzli, director of global corporate affairs and communications for Ocean Spray, the well-known agricultural co-operative, which generates annual revenue of about $2 billion. The verification applies to Ocean Spray's agriculture program and operations for three years. Food & Agriculture.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2021

They are, however, essential to the health of the UK economy, with the new plan citing them as “critical to our economic wellbeing,” transporting 98% of our food, consumer and agricultural products across the country.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 15, 2025

The engine is designed specifically to provide zero-emission solutions for demanding applications in the construction and agricultural sectors. Why Hydrogen Combustion Engines Matter Hydrogen combustion engines offer significant advantages over traditional fossil-fueled engines and even some contemporary battery-electric solutions.

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CleanTech Group

MAY 21, 2020

Recent COVID experience has heightened concerns about food security and its supply chains. This is largely due to workforce-related issues, particularly worker availability.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

APRIL 15, 2024

The pursuit of renewable energies to power farming is nothing new in the United States, and hydrogen agriculture has recently been gaining ground. What is hydrogen agriculture? It uses hydrogen gas and fuel cell tech to power different agricultural processes. Currently, there are various uses for hydrogen agriculture.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 15, 2025

This process not only addresses agricultural emissions but also provides a sustainable energy source that can power vehicles, machinery, and entire communities. By utilizing manure, a widely available agricultural byproduct, the production of hydrogen can be localized, reducing the need for centralized fossil fuel-based production systems.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

University of Illinois Chicago & Orochem Technologies Turning Agricultural Waste into Clean Fuel Innovation Backed by Biochar and Solar Power One of the most revolutionary advancements in green hydrogen comes from the collaboration between the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and Orochem Technologies.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Almost one-third of the money that Nestlé intends to invest will be dedicated to cultivating regenerative agricultural practices that improve soil health and reduce dependence on synthetic fertilizer across 500,000-plus farms from which Nestlé sources ingredients. Food & Agriculture. Regenerative Agriculture. Media Source.

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Renew Economy

JUNE 12, 2024

Farmers are going all electric and grazing cattle under solar arrays. It's an antidote to claims that renewables and agriculture cannot exist. The post Cattle among the trackers and all-electric cherries: The shift to solar and fossil fuel free farming appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Insiders predict agricultural companies could become major adopters of solar power in Africa as farmers seek to improve the cost and reliability of energy supplies. One in 10 South African solar installations were in the agricultural sector, said the report, and the market was expected to grow at 10 percent a year.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 12, 2021

Recent examples of new employee sustainability initiatives include: community solar projects, tree-planting initiatives, incentives for installing electric heat pumps, rideshare programs; and regenerative agriculture.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

While the UK is forging ahead with renewable, sustainable electricity supply, less than 1% of the gas consumed by homes and businesses is green gas. Energy Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh MP also recently commented that: Anaerobic digestion and biomethane allows us to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Charlie Clay, CEO of Dark Green Group.

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Energy Storage News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Utility Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) is to receive US$206 million from the US Department of Agriculture's Empowering Rural America (New ERA) programme to help develop three projects, including a 46MW/92MWh BESS in Fairbanks, Alaska. 

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Science Daily: Renewable Energy

APRIL 9, 2024

Wirelessly connected devices perform an expanding array of applications, such as monitoring the condition of machinery and remote sensing in agricultural settings. These applications hold much potential for improving the efficiency, but how do you power these devices where reliable electrical sources are not available?

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Among other impacts, deforestation drives systemic risks like climate change and biodiversity loss that affect not just companies in agricultural supply chains, but companies throughout portfolios. There’s research showing how deforestation losses in the Amazon can affect agricultural productivity as far away as the American Midwest. .

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GreenBiz

JULY 8, 2020

The companies said the jet fuel will be made from agricultural waste fats and oils (such as used cooking oil and inedible fats from beef processing). That commitment also includes buying 100,000 electric delivery vehicles, and using 100 percent clean energy by 2025. . billion gallons the airline uses annually.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

By Marc McElhinney For today’s modern farmer, sustainability is at the heart of agricultural best practice. 1 With agriculture estimated to have been the source of 48% of the UK’s methane emissions in 2020 – an increase of 1.3% Marc McElhinney is Managing Director of GFD. on 2019 2 – the trend towards on-farm AD is set to continue.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Here are some of the latest commitments, along with perspective on progress so far: Procure most electricity from renewable sources by 2025 and decrease energy usage by 15 percent. La Lande: Right now, we’re working to update our sustainable agricultural practice by the end of 2020. We have a strong history of sustainable agriculture.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Within its own operations — it has 21,000 employees and offices in 50 countries — BCG is aiming to reduce direct energy and electricity emissions by 90 percent per full-time employee against a baseline measurement of 2018, according to the new set of commitments the company announced Tuesday.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Jämtland in Sweden is one of seven states and regions already powered by 100% renewable electricity. 75 states and regions are generating 45% of their electricity from renewable sources. It reveals that 75 states and regions are now powering their economies with 45% renewable electricity.

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Energy Storage News

JANUARY 17, 2025

New Mexico, US utility Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) has received US$231 million from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to build hydrogen and solar facilities with long-duration energy storage (LDES).

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 6, 2025

His interests span diverse industries, including telecommunications, food, agriculture, and utilities. This pioneering integration enables the plant to balance electricity supply during fluctuations in demand, enhancing grid stability and operational efficiency. Additionally, PacificLight is exploring renewable energy imports.

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Charged

JULY 29, 2024

Monarch Tractor , creator of the MK-V electric tractor, has raised $133 million in a Series C funding round co-led by Astanor and HH-CTBC Partnership, with additional support from At One Ventures, PMV and The Welvaartsfonds. In 2022, Monarch released a fully electric, driver-optional smart tractor, the MK-V. Source: Monarch Tractor

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Charged

APRIL 26, 2023

Gain insight into the technology of DC contactor relays and the considerations for 48-900 V applications in commercial electric vehicles. Learn how to: Avoid common design mistakes Minimize the risk of catatrophic failure Reduce cost using a break down chart Who should attend ? Register now – it’s free !

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GreenBiz

JULY 27, 2020

Agriculture represents about 80 percent of freshwater use in the United States and about 70 percent globally. Water is so critical for nature, for agriculture, for communities," Smoor said. Food & Agriculture. This isn’t small potatoes. corn, soy and wheat production. They’re kind of our science partner," Kolling said of WRI.

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TechXplore

AUGUST 28, 2023

While the nation sharpens its focus on decarbonizing the electric grid, researchers at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture have completed a timely study to determine Tennessee's current and projected land use for utility-scale solar energy production and possible impacts on the state's farmland.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Omni Powertrain Technologies provides electrical, hydrostatic and mechanical powertrain solutions to on- and off-highway markets, including agricultural and construction equipment and commercial vehicles. Omni products include enclosed transmissions, planetary drives, PTO shafts, electric motors and power electronics.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A new study explores an apparently sustainable method of efficiently converting waste heat into electricity using certain wood products, while minimising costs and environmental impact. The study apparently shows that these membranes can convert waste heat into electricity by utilising the movement of charged atoms (ions) within the material.

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Charged

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

New Holland Agriculture has introduced a new electric utility tractor with autonomous features. The T4 Electric Power is designed as a solution for lower-horsepower field operations, such as mixed farm, hay and forage, dairy, livestock, municipality, greenhouse and specialty crops (vegetable and orchard). Source: New Holland

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Wastewater from agriculture: The study says about 13.4% Vast amounts of valuable energy, agricultural nutrients, and water could potentially be recovered from the world’s fast-rising volume of municipal wastewater, according to a new study by UN University’s Canadian-based Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH).

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Hydrogen Fuel News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This transformation is set to begin in 2026, with the introduction of hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklift trucks, aiming for a full transition from electric to hydrogen propulsion by 2030. The initiative aligns with BMW’s broader vision for sustainable and digitized manufacturing under the BMW iFACTORY framework.

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Charged

JANUARY 27, 2023

Electric motor manufacturer Infinitum introduced its new electric traction and propulsion motor, Aircore Mobility, at CES 2023. Aircore Mobility is an axial flux propulsion and traction motor designed to power a wide range of electric vehicles.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

In March, a German agricultural firm commissioned one of Weltec Biopower’s Kumac digestate processing systems. In addition to the dairy farm with 1,400 cows and breeding cattle, the farmers have been operating a biogas plant with an electrical output of 845 kW since 2006.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 27, 2021

The companies said the jet fuel will be made from agricultural waste fats and oils (such as used cooking oil and inedible fats from beef processing). Want more great analysis of electric and sustainable transport? The world of bio-jet fuel is just getting started. Sign up for Transport Weekly , our free email newsletter. Supply Chain.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 3, 2025

For nuclear facilities, up to 200 megawatts of their electricity generation can qualify as “new clean power” if the plant was otherwise at risk of closure. Additionally, debates continue over how agricultural and industrial by-products, such as biohydrogen, may be integrated into tax credit eligibility schemes.

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