Yes, Workers Need OSHA’s Protection From Deadly Heat
NRDC onEarth
JULY 18, 2024
OSHA's proposed heat standard is an essential step toward a safer, healthier future for U.S. workers.
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UK power imports hit new record, says Nuclear Industry Association
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 18, 2024
Tricastin nuclear power station in Pierrelatte, southeastern France (image credit: Pack-shot / Shutterstock.com). The UK is on track to import a record amount of electricity in 2024, smashing the previous record from 2021 by 50%. According to Nuclear Industry Association analysis of National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) data, net electricity imports to Great Britain totalled a record 9 TWh in the first quarter of 2024, and 14.95 TWh from January through the end of May.
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1.5 Degrees of Global Warming—Are We There Yet?
NRDC onEarth
JULY 18, 2024
Here’s where the world stands in its fight against climate change. The end goal remains the same.
Solar output hits record high as demand destruction continues
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 18, 2024
Ultra-low gas-fired power generation, falling demand, and the restart of solar generation build-out characterized Britain’s electricity market in the second quarter this year, according to a new report by energy data analyst Montel Analytics. Gas output reduced by over a third in this period to 13.4TWh – the lowest quarterly figure recorded by Montel Analytics in the last 20 years.
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.
FEMA Flood Rule Will Lead to Safer Rebuilding Post-Disaster
NRDC onEarth
JULY 18, 2024
The rule is among the first adopted by a federal agency that will require federally funded projects to be sited and designed with future climate impacts in mind.
Australia news live: cost to taxpayers of Assange’s freedom flight revealed; urgent health warning for offshore detainees
The Guardian: Energy
JULY 18, 2024
Penny Wong confirms that German freedom of information advocacy non-profit Wau Holland Foundation will be invoiced for the charter flight portion of the bill. Follow today’s news headlines live Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Federal, state and territory energy and climate ministers have gathered for a day of meetings in Melbourne today, something they do (locations vary) every four months or so.
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Houston’s post-Beryl outages highlight benefits of distributed energy
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JULY 18, 2024
Hurricane Beryl wrecked Houston’s power grid last week, leaving millions reliant on slow grid repair efforts or limited supplies of diesel generators to keep food and medicine from spoiling and air conditioners running amid deadly heat.
Australia’s largest solar farm inks major new deals to power aged care and beer
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JULY 18, 2024
Australia’s largest operational solar farm will soon help power residential aged care and the production of iconic beer brands, as part of two new energy offtake deals. The post Australia’s largest solar farm inks major new deals to power aged care and beer appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Historic Gemini Solar-Plus-Storage Project Now Fully Operational
POWER Magazine
JULY 18, 2024
One of the largest solar-plus-storage installations in the U.S. has entered commercial operation. Primergy Solar and Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners on July 18 announced that the Gemini Solar + Energy Storage […] The post Historic Gemini Solar-Plus-Storage Project Now Fully Operational appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Combined output of wind and solar hits record high on main grid
Renew Economy
JULY 18, 2024
The combined output of large scale wind and solar in Australia's main grid hit a new high this week, beating a record set more than a year ago. The post Combined output of wind and solar hits record high on main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
California’s Renewable Hydrogen Hub Officially Launches
FuelCellsWorks
JULY 18, 2024
U.S. Department of Energy Officially Awards up to $1.2 Billion to Advance Clean Hydrogen Projects in Communities Across California California– Today, the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) and the United.
Five things we learned this week from Ted’s Talk and people who actually know stuff
Renew Economy
JULY 18, 2024
Clean energy industry gets its first Ted Talk and rather wishes it hadn't.Plus: Chris Bowen's power play, regulators pan nuclear, Forrest drops hydrogen hype, and some awards. The post Five things we learned this week from Ted’s Talk and people who actually know stuff appeared first on RenewEconomy.
WHAM! Nuclear fusion experiment hits new record for magnet strength
TechCrunch: Climate
JULY 18, 2024
Strong magnets are essential for the type of fusion power being pursued by Commonwealth Fusion Systems and a number of other startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Renewables cover nearly 60 pct of Germany’s electricity consumption in first half 2024
Renew Economy
JULY 18, 2024
Renewable energy covered 57 per cent of Germany's electricity consumption in first half of 2024, a nearly 10 per cent jump, year-on-year. The post Renewables cover nearly 60 pct of Germany’s electricity consumption in first half 2024 appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Spanish regions allocating grid capacity to 829MW of renewables and storage to replace coal plants
Energy Storage News
JULY 18, 2024
The Spanish government has progressed plans to launch a competitive auction for renewable generation and energy storage in two regions where coal plants have been retired, totalling 829MW of capacity.
Batteries, heat pumps, EV chargers: Consumer energy resources top agenda at ministers’ meeting
Renew Economy
JULY 18, 2024
Cheaper power for households through improved access to rooftop solar, battery storage and efficient electric appliances topped the agenda for energy and climate ministers in Melbourne on Friday. The post Batteries, heat pumps, EV chargers: Consumer energy resources top agenda at ministers’ meeting appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Hexagon Purus ASA: Results for the second quarter 2024
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JULY 18, 2024
Key developments in Q2 2024: All-time high quarterly revenue of NOK 528 million in the second quarter of 2024, up 60% from the second quarter of 2023. YTD revenue as per.
Alinta seeks licence to progress huge offshore wind plans in tiny Southern Ocean zone
Renew Economy
JULY 18, 2024
The 1GW-plus project being developed by Alinta Energy and Parkwind – and intended to help power Portland aluninium smelter – has applied for a feasibility licence. The post Alinta seeks licence to progress huge offshore wind plans in tiny Southern Ocean zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Guest column: Community solar can help affordable housing residents fight inflation
Solar Power World
JULY 18, 2024
Travel across the country, or even your home state, and you’ll see shining fields of silicon that weren’t there decades ago. There’s no mistake that we’re in the trenches of a momentous energy transition. As the transition evolves and the impact to our existing power generation grid and environment grows, the calls for this transformation… The post Guest column: Community solar can help affordable housing residents fight inflation appeared first on Solar Power World.
AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2024 winners
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JULY 18, 2024
The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has announced the winners of this year’s AD and Biogas Industry Awards , celebrating outstanding achievements and innovations in the global anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas sectors. Co-organised by ADBA in partnership with World Biogas Association (WBA) , the awards ceremony, held 10 July 2024 at the NCC in Birmingham, UK, recognised the exceptional international contributions of individuals, companies and projects that have de
Hydrogen Superiority in Energy Storage and Transportation
Hydrogen Fuel News
JULY 18, 2024
In the quest for sustainable energy solutions, hydrogen fuel cells are proving to be a game-changer, particularly when compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. With a higher energy storage density, hydrogen offers unparalleled benefits that make it an increasingly attractive option for various industries, especially in transportation and maritime applications.
Water scarcity drove steam power adoption during Industrial Revolution, new research suggests
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JULY 18, 2024
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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?
Plug Power Inc. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock
FuelCellsWorks
JULY 18, 2024
LATHAM, N.Y.— Plug Power Inc. (“Plug Power”) (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public.
Gen-C’s biogas engine upgrade delivers 20% improvement for Avocet Renewables
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 18, 2024
A recent engine and control panel upgrade by CHP support specialist Gen-C to Avocet Renewables’ 500 kW biogas plant at Coston Hall Farm in Norfolk has delivered a 20% increase in power generation and enabled 24/7 remote monitoring and management of the system. Before the upgrade, the engine was underperforming and comprised a mixture of equipment from varying brands.
Honda’s Revolutionary Plug-In Hydrogen Car Launches in Japan Tomorrow
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ARENA lobs $2m at hyper-accurate solar yield software
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JULY 18, 2024
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OPmobility to Equip Stadler’s First Hydrogen Trains in Europe
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JULY 18, 2024
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“Could detach soon:” Turbine blade failure shuts down pioneering US offshore wind farm
Renew Economy
JULY 18, 2024
Investigations underway after a blade on a massive Haliade-X wind turbine crumpled, leaving debris in the water and washing up on Nantucket beaches. The post “Could detach soon:” Turbine blade failure shuts down pioneering US offshore wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.
British oil and gas giant scores funding for important green hydrogen project
Hydrogen Fuel News
JULY 18, 2024
The funding allows bp to make progress with its green H2 project in Germany Thanks to having secured funding in Germany, bp, the British multinational oil and gas company headquartered in London, can move forward with its Lingen green hydrogen project. The funding was jointly provided by the Germany government and the state of Lower Saxony at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) in Berlin, as part of the European IPCEI (Important Projects of Common European Interes
Without this company’s technology, future fusion power plants might never light up
TechCrunch: Climate
JULY 18, 2024
Marathon Fusion emerges from stealth with a plan to help fusion power plants extract tritium, a necessary fuel. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Brief: Humanitarian relief through innovative finance
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JULY 18, 2024
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Gold H2 Announces Industry Introduction of Hydrogen-Producing Microbial Technology
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JULY 18, 2024
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