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Acoustic landscape monitoring suggested as a game-changer for biodiversity improvement

Envirotec Magazine

AgriSound team member Calum Pheby with “Polly” What’s described as the world’s first fully automated acoustic ‘panoramic’ landscape monitoring system, which can report in real-time on the landscape of natural sounds in a given area, is being developed by bioacoustics firm AgriSound.

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UK’s 1st commercial geothermal Lithium production facility approved in Cornwall

ThinkGeoEnergy

Reported locally, Cornish Lithium announced having received planning permission to develop the UKs first commercial geothermal lithium production facility at its Cross Lanes Lithium Projec t, marking a significant step in the countrys efforts to establish a domestic lithium supply. If successful, a commercial facility will follow.

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UK firm presents “game-changing” solution to monitoring indoor air quality

Envirotec Magazine

Butterfly is an innovative and patented IAQ monitoring system including a suite of beautifully designed hardware with integrated software that has been developed at Imperial College London over the past four years to responsibly address this issue. ” The Butterfly system offers dual functionality: monitoring and management.

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Using voltage optimisation to improve energy efficiency in commercial properties

Envirotec Magazine

James Goodby, director at voltage optimisation specialist, Powerdown220, presents what he describes as the most effective strategy available to enhance energy efficiency and reduce overall consumption. In addition, these buildings also typically house extensive infrastructure, which further contribute to energy demands.

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Organic Semiconductor Sensor Brings a New Era of Hydrogen Safety

Hydrogen Fuel News

Its a clean energy carrier that produces water as its only byproduct when burned, making it a promising alternative fuel. However, its physical properties present challenges. When hydrogen is introduced, it reacts with the oxygen, disrupting the p-doping and causing a rapid electrical current drop.

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Most innovative energy start-ups recognised in German awards

Envirotec Magazine

Fifteen start-ups deemed to have the most innovative business models in the field of energy transition and climate protection were celebrated at an award ceremony in Berlin on 28 March – recipients of The Start Up Energy Transition Award (SET Award) administered in part by the German Energy Agency ( dena ).

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Waste heat reuse and CO2-neutral energy supply concept among winners of German energy efficiency awards

Envirotec Magazine

The following have been recognised for their achievements: The building materials manufacturer, Adolf Gottfried Tonwerke GmbH , together with the technology provider, Orcan Energy AG , in the Energy Transition 2.0 category, for exploiting previously unused waste heat from two furnaces for electricity generation.