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Vinyl and CD recycling scheme announced by major music packaging broker

Envirotec Magazine

Image credit: Julie Raccuglia , CC BY-SA 2.0 license. Key Production Group , said to be Europes leading bespoke physical music and packaging manufacturing broker, has announced the full rollout of its Key Production Recycling scheme, which the group says provides a responsible and sustainable recycling option for vinyl and CDs that are no longer playable.

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Safety and ESG are non-negotiable requirements in Europe’s BESS market, says Trina Storage

Energy Storage News

Juan Ceballos, Trina Storage head of sales for Europe, tells ESN Premium how one of solars big players aims to become a major presence in energy storage.

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Breakthrough Tech Turns Seawater Into Green Hydrogen with £630k Backing

Hydrogen Fuel News

Latent Drive Secures 630k Grant for HydroPort Seawater Hydrogen Project UK-based hydrogen technology company Latent Drive has been awarded 630,000 by Innovate UK to advance its groundbreaking HydroPort project. This initiative focuses on producing green hydrogen directly from seawater using proprietary technology, SeaStack. Scheduled for trials along the Dorset coast, the project aims to fuel a harbour patrol vessel with clean energy and serves as a bold step towards decarbonizing maritime opera

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Kemi Badenoch Made Anti-Net Zero Speech at Shell Ad Agency

DeSmogBlog

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch today ditched her partys commitment to the UKs flagship climate target in a speech hosted by an advertising group that works for Shell, DeSmog can reveal. During her address, Badenoch suggested that we are bankrupting ourselves in the pursuit of reaching net zero emissions by 2050. She said that the country should still seek to reduce its climate impact, but shouldnt set a date for achieving net zero.

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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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RWE’s first Dutch BESS online, commissioning ongoing for grid-forming second

Energy Storage News

Independent power producer (IPP) RWE has commissioned a 35MW/41MWh BESS in the Netherlands, while commissioning is progressing on a smaller system with grid-forming capabilities.

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Urgent action needed to harness tidal power in Severn estuary, say experts

The Guardian: Energy

Commission launched in 2022 says lagoon project, not full barrage, should be backed by UK and Welsh governments Urgent action is needed to harness the UKs potential for tidal range energy in the Severn estuary but smaller lagoon models should be pursued over a larger dam-like barrage, a panel of experts has said. The Severn Estuary Commission said that harnessing the energy of the tides in the estuary could deliver predictable, renewable electricity that would work independent of weather conditi

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GASCADE’s Role in Building Europe’s Hydrogen Highway, One Pipeline at a Time

Hydrogen Fuel News

GASCADE’s Hydrogen Pipeline Initiative: Pioneering Europe’s Energy Transition The push towards a sustainable energy future continues to gain momentum, with hydrogen emerging as a key player in decarbonization. At the forefront of this transition is GASCADE, a German-based infrastructure operator making bold moves with its hydrogen pipeline projects.

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Victoria slaps down Murdoch media reports that giant coal fired power station to be kept open

Renew Economy

Murdoch media flags an "exclusive" saying Yallourn coal plant will be kept open another four years. The plant owner, AEMO, and the state government say that is not true. The post Victoria slaps down Murdoch media reports that giant coal fired power station to be kept open appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Security Imperative for Data Centers in an Innovation-Driven World

POWER Magazine

Data centers serve as the silent backbone of our daily lives, the epicenter of digital communication, corporate data, and countless innovations including artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and the Internet […] The post The Security Imperative for Data Centers in an Innovation-Driven World appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Bidgely Accelerates AI-Driven Energy Transformation with Grid4C Acquisition

Bidgely

Acquisition signals new inorganic growth era, continued expansion of advanced AI solutions with integration of fault detection & diagnostics and DER load forecasting LOS ALTOS, Calif., March 18, 2025 Bidgely has acquired Grid4C , a leading artificial intelligence (AI) predictive analytics developer in the energy industry, to expand its AI-powered energy analytics solutions for both grid-side management and consumer engagement.

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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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University extends 138-year support of DC community with local solar array

Solar Power World

The Catholic University of America (CUA) had 40 acres of undeveloped land on its West Campus in Washington, D.C., and instead of building a new entrance to the school as it had originally planned, it is now home to the capital citys largest community solar project. Having any land untouched by construction in a city… The post University extends 138-year support of DC community with local solar array appeared first on Solar Power World.

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GB Energy needs full £8.3bn of funding or it will disappoint, government told

The Guardian: Energy

Thinktanks warning follow reports that Labour is considering cuts to budget of company it set up to drive renewable power The government risks disappointing voters hoping for cheaper energy bills in the next decade if it cuts the 8.3bn budget for GB Energy, a thinktank has warned. Researchers at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) found that the publicly owned energy company set up by Labour to drive renewable energy and cut household bills will need to be fully funded if it hopes

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Researchers enhance BMS to track battery vibrations and limit degradation

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Research at the Battery and Power Electronics Research Group at Teesside University has found that embedding accelerometers to track vibration intensity and frequency into battery management systems (BMS) can detect early signs of battery degradation allow parameters to be adjusted accordingly. The research team, led by Professor Maher Al-Greer, Doctor Imran Bashir, and Khursheed Sabeel, has investigated how vibrations affect lithium-ion batteries at the mechanical, thermal and electrical levels

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Small-scale geothermal power development in Japan – insights from Machiokoshi

ThinkGeoEnergy

In an interview published by Nikkei Business Publications, Shoji Numata, President of renewable power developer Machiokoshi Energy , gave valuable insight on why the trend of geothermal development in Japan has seemingly focused on small-scale power projects. A country update published by the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) in 2023 showed that Japan currently has the highest density of geothermal power plants in the world.

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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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Volt Carbon Technologies and Charge CCCV test two battery technologies

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Volt Carbon Technologies and Charge CCCV (C4V) have announced successful test results from Volts lithium metal electrolyte paired with C4Vs advanced biomineralized lithium mixed metals phosphate (BMLMP) cathodes, and Volts dry separated graphite paired with C4Vs Green Anode technology. The combination of Volts lithium metal electrolyte and C4Vs BMLMP cathodes achieved enhanced energy density that outperformed conventional lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technologies.

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INGV to inaugurate PULSE multimedia installation on geothermal in Rome, Italy

ThinkGeoEnergy

The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) of Italy will soon inagurate a new multimedia installation at its headquarters in Rome that provides an interactive experience aimed at raising public awareness about geothermal. The PULSE (Power Under Land, Source of Energy) exhibition allows visitors to observe geothermal processes through images, sounds, and simulations.

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Vianode receives $300-million letter of interest for North American synthetic graphite plant

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Norwegian battery materials company Vianode has received a letter of interest (LOI) from Euler Hermes, the German export credit agency, indicating that it is eligible in principle for a loan guarantee of up to $300 million for the planned development of a large-scale synthetic graphite plant. Vianodes North American facility is designed to have an initial annual capacity of approximately 70,000 tons of synthetic graphite and planned to start production in the second half of 2027.

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Lawrence Livermore Lab, Verne Demonstrate Hydrogen Production Program

POWER Magazine

California-based Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and hydrogen technology group Verne have demonstrated a novel pathway for creating high-density hydrogen through a research program funded by the federal government’s ARPA-E […] The post Lawrence Livermore Lab, Verne Demonstrate Hydrogen Production Program appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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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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Davis, California installs a second Paired Power solar EV charging station at a city park

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Paired Power makes a microgrid-based EV charging solution that includes solar electricity generation and battery storage. The company recently installed one of its PairTree charging stations at Playfields Park in Davis, Californiathe second charging station that Paired Power has sold to the city. The PairTree systems solar integration saves energy and enables off-grid operation, providing EV charging even during power outages.

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RFP – Feasibility study for geothermal heating and cooling in Philadelphia, PA

ThinkGeoEnergy

Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is currently accepting proposals from qualified firms for a geothermal site survey and feasibility study for planned geothermal heating and cooling systems in two locations in the city of Philadelphia in Pennslyvania, United States. Proposals will be accepted only until 15 April 2025. More details and bid documents can be accessed via the PGW Procurement Portal.

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Micromeritics and Fraunhofer ICT collaborate on electrochemistry training

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Micromeritics Instrument , which supplies analytical instrumentation for the characterization of particles, powders and porous materials, is collaborating with the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT) on education and training for scientists and engineers. The partnership aims to accelerate the development of novel materials critical for clean technology applications, including thermochemical heat storage systems, electrolysis, fuel cells and batteries.

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Geothermal energy potential in Türkiye sees significant developments in 2024

ThinkGeoEnergy

As of 2024, Trkiyes geothermal energy potential has seen notable progress. According to the 2024 Activity Report published by the General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs (MAPEG), key figures related to initial applications, exploration licenses, and operational licenses for geothermal resources have emerged. Throughout 2024, a total of 638 initial geothermal applications were submitted, with November recording the highest number at 105 applications.

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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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A new way to power data centers: pair clean energy and peaker plants

Canary Media

Its become the animating question in the U.S. electricity industry: How can power-hungry data centers get the energy they need? The obvious answers have proven insufficient. Solar and wind power projects face yearslong wait times to interconnect to constrained grids.

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Supreme Court Waves Goodbye to Clean Water Act End-Result Requirements

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

The landmark decision alters the NPDES permit landscape, shifting the focus to specific actions over general outcomes. By Michael G. Romey , Benjamin D. Gibson , Lucas I. Quass , Phil Goldberg , and Cody M. Kermanian On March 4, 2025, the US Supreme Court issued its decision in City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency , 145 S.Ct. 704 (2025), which held that while the Clean Water Act (CWA) authorizes the inclusion of narrative (non-numeric) criteria in National Pollutan

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Coreshell has a plan to slash the price of American made batteries

TechCrunch: Climate

Rather than trying to beat Chinese companies, Coreshell attempting an end run, swapping graphite for its specially coated silicon. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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China and the EU: Comparing Two Tech-Forward Plans for the Future of Food Production

CleanTech Group

China and the EU: Comparing Two Tech-Forward Plans for the Future of Food Production The EU and China have each released new strategic. The post China and the EU: Comparing Two Tech-Forward Plans for the Future of Food Production appeared first on Cleantech Group.

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Scatec signs PPA for 1.1GW/200MWh Egypt solar-plus-storage, commissions Botswana PV

PV Tech

The company signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with Egypt Aluminium for a 1.1GW/200MWh solar-plus-storage project in the country.

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Al Gore’s Just Climate fund raises $175M from Microsoft and CalSTRS for nature-based climate investments

TechCrunch: Climate

The new fund aims to restore nature to reverse biodiversity loss and emissions from land use. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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T1 Energy selects Texas for 5GW solar cell plant, module ramp up ahead of plans

PV Tech

Construction of the solar cell plant is expected to begin in mid-year 2025 with commercial production beginning in the second half of 2026.

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Gas, not net zero, has driven up UK power bills

Financial Times: Energy

Britain has been unhelpfully exposed to international price shocks

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Dutton blames renewables for rising power prices, but bills would be much higher without them

Renew Economy

New report finds wind, solar and battery storage has shielded Australian households and businesses from much higher power bills than they would otherwise be paying. The post Dutton blames renewables for rising power prices, but bills would be much higher without them appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Vermont’s clean energy transition faces unprecedented political threat

Canary Media

Vermont clean energy advocates are playing defense this year in Montpelier. The Green Mountain State has long been a leader on clean energy, generating nearly all of its electricity from renewable sources since 2015.