Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2024

Image credit: Mark Robinson , CC BY-NC 2.0 license. Modern commercial aircraft flying at high altitudes create longer-lived planet-warming contrails than older aircraft, according to a new study by researchers at Imperial College London. The results, according to the group, mean that although modern planes emit less carbon than older aircraft, they may be contributing more to climate change through contrails.

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NRDC onEarth

AUGUST 8, 2024

Proposition 4 can tackle ag supply chain emissions with funds for sustainable farming, farmworker wellbeing, healthy food access, and local food infrastructure.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2024

Using gas hobs and ovens without adequate ventilation causes high levels of NO2 and PM around the home, according to a new study. A paper published in Heliyon reported the findings, from researchers led by a team from the University of Birmingham. The group set up air sensors in seven indoor and three outdoor locations in an Oxford-based house during March-June 2020 to observe different levels of NO2 and Particulate Matter (PM) over a period of 100 days.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 8, 2024

Big batteries step in as coal unit trips in Texas at peak time in midst of heatwave. "Always on" baseload needs back-up just as much as renewables. The post Batteries step in as coal plant trips amid heatwave and near record demand in Texas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2024

Batteries for energy storage in Flevopolder, The Netherlands. A nuanced and comprehensive appraisal of the potential risks of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) can help developers and local authorities make more informed planning decisions. Annie Danskin, Associate Director at ITPEnergised, part of SLR, writes. As the renewable energy sector continues to grow rapidly, the implementation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) has become increasingly important.

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The Guardian: Energy

AUGUST 8, 2024

Second activist also arrested during ‘summer of heat’ protest against second largest financier of fossil fuels A 63-year-old climate activist and professional cellist faces up to seven years in prison after being arrested on Thursday while performing a Bach solo outside the headquarters of one of the world’s largest fossil fuel financier Citibank in downtown New York.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 8, 2024

Experts say it could be more than 100 years before Germany finds a final repository for its highly radioactive waste from nuclear power, and then builds it and transports it to the site. The post Germany may take another 50 years to find final repository for waste from shuttered nuclear power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Canary Media

AUGUST 8, 2024

A hefty chunk of U.S. emissions comes from the energy used to heat buildings. That means millions of homes must be converted to electric heating in order to meet climate targets.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 8, 2024

CS Energy's 100MW/200MWh Chinchilla Battery has commenced commercial operations at its site next to the largest remaining coal plant in Australia. The post “Power on:” Queensland flicks the switch on its first publicly owned big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Canary Media

AUGUST 8, 2024

A U.S. court just dealt a major blow to a string of giant fossil fuel projects under development in coastal Texas. Earlier this week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C.

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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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Renew Economy

AUGUST 8, 2024

A lot of gas technologies are far less efficient than many believe, and deliver heat at temperatures higher than processes actually require. The post There are many smarter and cheaper alternatives to gas to fill gaps in supply from wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Canary Media

AUGUST 8, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $389 million this week to a coalition of New England states for improvements to the power grid that will significantly increase the region’s capacity for offshore wind development.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 8, 2024

UNSW team behind solar tech that can generate power at night have locked in funding from the US Airforce – and been nominated for a prize. The post Dark solar UNSW team win US funding for night-light electricity – and nomination for a prize appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FuelCellsWorks

AUGUST 8, 2024

SLINGERLANDS, N.Y– Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, today announced significant progress and strategic initiatives in the second quarter.

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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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Renew Economy

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Albanese government needs to wise up that energy network monopolies are about to make their task of re-election much harder. The post Energy network monopolies are a cost of living nightmare for Bowen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FuelCellsWorks

AUGUST 8, 2024

The awarding of Major Project Status is alongside the project’s State Lead Agency Status. The Murchison Green Hydrogen project has been awarded Major Project Status by the Hon. Ed Husic MP, the.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2024

Adeel Hassan Chemicals play a big part in wastewater treatment. Adeel Hassan, product manager at Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions looks at how different process challenges can be overcome, and the contribution of pumping technology. Around 359 billion cubic meters of wastewater is produced globally each year, including municipal wastewater, and the many industrial processes that produce wastewater, which includes chemical manufacturing, food processing and power generation.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 8, 2024

State government works with coal fired power station owner on opportunities for workers to transition to offshore wind sector. The post Victorian government outlines coal to offshore wind pathways for Gippsland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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TechCrunch: Climate

AUGUST 8, 2024

Slag is the molten runoff created while producing steel in a traditional blast furnace. The material has been prized as greener cement alternative for creating concrete, the Earth’s most abundant human-made material. The runoff is facing supply chain issues, however, as the steel industry looks to greener methods of production. Increasingly, steel producers in the […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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FuelCellsWorks

AUGUST 8, 2024

Multimillion-pound FEED project will enable new hydrogen distribution network in Teesside. Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has been awarded a multimillion-pound front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract by bp for.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 8, 2024

Battery storage developer Akaysha Energy says it has begun construction of its newest battery project, the $200 million Brendale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Queensland. A “sod-turning” ceremony was held at the site next to the South Pine substation in the northern suburbs of Brisbane this week for the 205MW / 410MWh project, which […] The post Akaysha breaks ground on new Queensland battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FuelCellsWorks

AUGUST 8, 2024

SANTA CRUZ, Calif– Joby Aviation, Inc.

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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?

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Hydrogen Fuel News

AUGUST 8, 2024

Hydrogen engines are gaining traction as a viable alternative to traditional fuels in heavy-duty applications. With advancements in technology, these engines offer a promising path toward reducing emissions while maintaining performance standards. The comparison between hydrogen combustion engines and fuel cells provides valuable insights into their respective advantages and challenges.

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FuelCellsWorks

AUGUST 8, 2024

Metacon AB (publ) has been awarded a contract for the supply of a 30 MW pressurised alkaline electrolysis plant for hydrogen production to Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries S.A., Greece.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

AUGUST 8, 2024

In a groundbreaking move to address the automotive industry’s ongoing weight crisis, Riversimple, a visionary company based in Wales, has unveiled its newest concept—a lightweight hydrogen supercar. Known for their innovative Rasa model , Riversimple is setting their sights on redefining the sports car paradigm by focusing on efficiency and sustainability rather than raw power and excess.

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FuelCellsWorks

AUGUST 8, 2024

Bergen / Stord Norway– Alma Clean Power, a provider of clean power systems for ocean industries, is proud to announce the successful initial testing of its ground-breaking fuel cell system.

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Solar Power World

AUGUST 8, 2024

A judge in the Monterey County Superior Court in California was tired of seeing young people pass through his courtroom on their way to prison. So, he founded the Rancho Cielo school in 2000 to offer general education and curriculum in a range of trades for marginalized youth. The school in Salinas, California, hosts programs… The post At-risk youth win international sustainability competition with off-grid home appeared first on Solar Power World.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

AUGUST 8, 2024

H2Terminals’ Pioneering Liquid Hydrogen Project In a significant move towards sustainable shipping, H2Terminals Limited, a pioneer in green hydrogen marine technology, and the London P&I Club, one of the world’s leading marine liability insurers, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the London P&I Club’s headquarters.

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FuelCellsWorks

AUGUST 8, 2024

The integration of the AirJoule® atmospheric water harvesting technology into renewable hydrogen modules will allow hydrogen to be produced economically anywhere that has high sun exposure – including the world’s.

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PV Tech

AUGUST 8, 2024

In the three months to 30th June 2024, SunRun generated total revenue of US$523.8 million, down YoY from US$590.1 million in Q2 2023.

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FuelCellsWorks

AUGUST 8, 2024

Hyundai has delivered a vast fleet of around 500 fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) to Guangzhou, China, marking one of the world’s largest hydrogen mobility projects to date. This initiative, undertaken.

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PV Tech

AUGUST 8, 2024

China accounted for more than half of the 536GW of solar PV inverters shipped globally in 2023, due to the country's solar growth last year.

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