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Top 5 Companies Revolutionizing Green Hydrogen Production in 2024

Hydrogen Fuel News

How These Companies Are Tackling Climate Change Using Green Hydrogen Green hydrogen is paving the way for a sustainable future, offering a clean and carbon-free alternative to fossil fuels. Across the globe, companies are developing groundbreaking technologies to make green hydrogen production more efficient, eco-friendly, and scalable. Heres a look at five trailblazing companies and the unique methods theyve adopted to push the boundaries of green hydrogen production. 1.

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Russian gas set to stop flowing through Ukraine

Financial Times: Energy

Transit deal due to expire with no follow-up agreement on flows to central Europe

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South Korea Cancels 100MW Hydrogen Fuel Cell Project in Yeongam

Hydrogen Fuel News

Project Termination Amid Financial and Policy Challenges South Koreas government has officially halted plans for a landmark 100MW hydrogen fuel cell power plant in Yeongam, South Jeolla Province. According to updates from Pulse , the project, initiated by Korea Midland Power Co. (KOMIPO) and Doosan Enerbility Co., faced significant financial issues that led to its cancellation.

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Tunisia awards over 500MW of solar capacity in latest round of tenders

PV Tech

Tunisia has announced the winners of tenders for over 500MW of solar capacity, including Qair International and Voltalia.

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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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Gates and Bezos-backed mining start-up valued at $2.96bn

Financial Times: Energy

KoBold Metals aims to lead race for critical minerals needed for energy transition

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DOE loans BlueOval SK $9.63 billion to expand US EV battery manufacturing

Charged

The US Department of Energy s (DOE)Loan Programs Office(LPO) has closed a direct loan of up to $9.63 billion to BlueOval SK, a joint venture between Ford and South Korean battery supplier SK On , for the construction of up to three manufacturing plants to produce batteries for Fords future Ford and Lincoln EVs. The plantsone located in Tennessee and two in Kentuckywill support more than 120 gigawatt-hours of US battery production annually.

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Business trends, risks and companies to watch in 2025

Financial Times: Energy

Will private credit reap benefits from deregulation, can the tech bubble keep inflating and will EV sales start to rise again?

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Wabtec’s Acquisition of Bloom Engineering Strengthens Hydrogen Technology Potential

Hydrogen Fuel News

Wabtec Corporation, a global leader in freight and transit rail technology, is dedicated to revolutionizing transportation with sustainable solutions. Known for its advanced locomotives, digital systems, and decarbonization efforts, Wabtecs recent acquisition of Bloom Engineering marks a key moment in its strategy to expand capabilities in industrial heating and energy systems.

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NYT ❤️ Canary Media

Canary Media

Yesterday The New York Times recommended Canary Media to its readers: It provides not just news but also informed analysis of the effectiveness of green technology. Big bonus: In a seemingly endless barrage of bad news, this site often reports on encouraging developments in the effort to decarbonize.

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Tongwei Solar and Daqo New Energy announce polysilicon production cuts

PV Tech

Tongwei Solar and Daqo New Energy have announced that, to minimise price competition, they will reduce and control polysilicon production.

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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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Installation starts on ‘world’s largest’ compressed air energy storage unit in China

Energy Storage News

Work has started on a 350MW compressed air energy storage project in Jiangsu, China, claimed to be the largest in the world of its kind.

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BusinessGreen's most read stories of 2024

Business Green

The past year has seen a host of major events in the green economy - from new gigafactories and carbon capture plants to the de facto ban on onshore wind being lifted and new sustainability reporting rules Mitie: UK firms feeling overwhelmed by the volume of sustainability reporting Study finds almost half of sustainability decision makers reporting to at least three different ESG frameworks, fuelling sense of 'legislation lethargy'. - Stuart Stone Tata's 'multi-billion-pound' UK gigafactory pro

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Emeren signs seven-year PPA for 15MW Polish solar project

PV Tech

The Emeren Group has signed a seven-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 15MW solar project in Poland.

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Powering the future: Global demand, decarbonization, and innovation

Energy Central

Electricity’s role in the 21st century is being reshaped by rising global demand, the push for decarbonization, and technological innovations. Emerging economies like India and China are driving growth with industrial expansion and increased access to electricity, while regions like sub-Saharan Africa struggle with limited energy access. The digital revolution, including data centres.

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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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Waaree to provide EPC work at Jindal’s 2GW Indian solar project

PV Tech

Jindal Renewables has selected Waaree Energies to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for its 2GW solar PV plant.

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Hydrogen fueled aircraft | FAA, Certification

Energy Central

Hydrogen fueled aircraft | Certification The aviation industry is investing in hydrogen-powered aircraft as US companies are seeking to keep pace with significant investments in Europe and elsewhere to capitalize on the market for sustainable aircraft. At the forefront of our efforts is aviation safety. We have developed this roadmap to outline the current knowledge, key.

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‘Confront China’s predatory trade practices’: the SEMA Coalition on US solar manufacturing

PV Tech

PV Tech spoke to Mike Carr, executive director of the Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA) Coalition, about US solar manufacturing.

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Green business leaders recognised in New Year Honours List

Business Green

CEOs, politicians, civil servants, and green campaigners among those honoured for services to business and the environment

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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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USDA awards US$4.37 billion for rural electric cooperatives for renewables, BESS and transmission upgrades

Energy Storage News

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced US$4.37 billion in clean energy investments for rural utilities through the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) programme.

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PV Tech’s top ten stories of the year in 2024

PV Tech

2024 has been marked with a downturn in the solar industry, with companies shutting down, laying off employees or restructuring its business. Here, PV Tech runs down its top 10 stories of the past 12 months.

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Starmer faces test of climate leadership with big decisions on carbon budget

The Guardian: Energy

PM will have to respond to Climate Change Committees recommendations on future emissions cuts with drastic changes in many sectors of economy Keir Starmer will face a key test of his claims to leadership on the climate early next year, when the UKs statutory advisers issue their latest advice on future cuts to greenhouse gas emissions. The independent Climate Change Committee will set out recommendations on the UKs seventh carbon budget on 26 February.

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Second Unit of South Africa Nuclear Plant Back Online After Major Maintenance

POWER Magazine

Eskom, South Africa’s major utility, said the second unit of the Koeberg nuclear power plant in that country was reconnected to the national grid after a major maintenance project. Eskom […] The post Second Unit of South Africa Nuclear Plant Back Online After Major Maintenance appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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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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2025 – The Year Ahead - Personal freedom and fiscal restraint

Energy Central

“Predictions are hard, especially about the future.”, Niels Bohr In 2025,the past is unlikely to be prolog. President-elect Trump is reportedly prepared to sign ~300 Executive Orders (EOs) “on day one” (Sounds like writer’s cramp to me.) The bulk of these EOs would reverse EOs issued during the Biden Administration. Many EOs are expected to deal.

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Saudi Group Announces 1 GW of Renewables as Part of $50 Billion China Investment

POWER Magazine

Saudi Arabia energy major ACWA Power announced it is developing more than 1 GW of renewable energy projects in China. The company in reports published Dec. 31 said the portfolio […] The post Saudi Group Announces 1 GW of Renewables as Part of $50 Billion China Investment appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Reviewing My 2024 Energy Sector Predictions

R-Squared Energy

“Its tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” Yogi Berra Forecasting the energy sector is no exception. Each year brings unexpected twists, market shifts, and geopolitical developments that make forecasting this sector especially challenging. As we close out 2024, its time to assess how this years energy predictions fared and what they tell us about the dynamic nature of the industry.

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Are Coast to Coast Cannonball Runs The Ultimate Test For Autonomous Vehicles?

CleanTechnica

A recent LinkedIn post (also available on X/Twitter) by Alex Roy raises some interesting questions about the future of autonomous vehicles. While most people are testing Teslas with Supervised FSD on challenging local loops, the former coast-to-cost speed champion decided it was better to go all-in and test autonomous vehicles. [continued] The post Are Coast to Coast Cannonball Runs The Ultimate Test For Autonomous Vehicles?

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Basin & Range Geography Could Be Ideal For Cutting Edge Data Centers

CleanTechnica

Recently, a colleague shared an article about the future of data centers and the electricity that powers them. With rising energy use for artificial intelligence, the supply of something as basic as electrical power cant provide enough energy for every AI scheme in planning, leaving tech companies looking for other. [continued] The post Basin & Range Geography Could Be Ideal For Cutting Edge Data Centers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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What To Expect For EVs In 2025

CleanTechnica

Now that 2025 is here, its time to look ahead at the coming year. In some ways, its going to be a continuation of things that kicked off in 2023 and 2024. But, in other ways, we may be in for some serious departures from the status quo. Politics Like. [continued] The post What To Expect For EVs In 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Don’t Freak Out If You See An Old RV In A Charging Space

CleanTechnica

Years ago, when I was working in rideshare and delivery, I encountered some fellow drivers who werent doing too great. Some of them were spending 18+ hours a day in their cars. Others went ahead and moved into the car 24 hours a day, and only did deliveries because they. [continued] The post Dont Freak Out If You See An Old RV In A Charging Space appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD Became 2nd Best Selling Automaker in World in November!

CleanTechnica

We’ve written about BYD’s rapid rise in sales several times this year, and I think it may well be the story of the year. Earlier this year, I wrote about the possibility BYD could climb up the sales ladder and become the best selling automaker in the world. A week. [continued] The post BYD Became 2nd Best Selling Automaker in World in November!

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The 5 Biggest Electric Vehicle Stories of 2024 — BYD, Tesla, & More

CleanTechnica

Yup, 2024 is a wrap. Looking back to determine the biggest electric vehicle stories of the year, I could look through thousands of stories to try to identify the biggest and I’ll probably do that as well but trying to answer that question just by digging through my. [continued] The post The 5 Biggest Electric Vehicle Stories of 2024 BYD, Tesla, & More appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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It’s A Wrap — Sprucing Up Tesla Vehicles

CleanTechnica

From what I’ve read, for the first time, Tesla can make more cars than it can sell. Up through 2030, Tesla promised to sell 50% more cars in the present year than it sold in the year before, at least on average, but its not happening. We know this partly. [continued] The post Its A Wrap Sprucing Up Tesla Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.