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Are heat pumps the future or just a lot of hot air?

The Guardian: Energy

After 250,000 installations across the UK, we look at the devices central to Labour’s vision of a ‘home upgrade revolution’ Heating the UK’s 28m homes creates almost a fifth of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, so after decades of relying on gas and oil boilers, households will need to break their addiction to fossil fuels if the government hopes to meet its climate targets.

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One of Australia’s biggest battery projects seeks green tick for site next to giant Victoria smelter

Renew Economy

UK storage developer that has landed a federal government contract to build the biggest battery in South Australia is now seeking approvals for an even bigger battery to be sited near the Portland smelter in Victoria. The post One of Australia’s biggest battery projects seeks green tick for site next to giant Victoria smelter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Hydrogen Monitoring Enhances Safety in Industrial Applications

Hydrogen Fuel News

Hydrogen, while a vital component in various industrial processes, poses significant risks due to its highly flammable nature. As industries continue to integrate hydrogen into their operations, the importance of hydrogen monitoring systems becomes increasingly evident. These systems are designed to detect potential leaks, prevent accidents, and enhance the overall safety protocols of industrial facilities.

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US bipartisan bill to expedite geothermal approval passes House deliberation

ThinkGeoEnergy

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan bill HR 6474 filed by Reps. Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Susie Lee (D-NV) that seeks to speed up approval for geothermal exploration and development in previously studied and developed areas. The proposed legislation now moves to the U.S. Senate for approval. The legislation amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to allow for new categorical exclusions for geothermal projects, under permitting requirements set by the National Environmental P

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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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Is hydrogen fuel toxic to breathe?

Hydrogen Fuel News

All types of energy come with some level of risk, but many wonder if H2 is safe in the air Hydrogen fuel is becoming increasingly common as a form of energy in industry, transport and other areas, as it can be used emission-free.  As it is a gas, and it is new for many people, it isn’t unexpected that some are inquiring about its safety in the air, particularly if there is a leak.

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Burning rubbish to create energy could end landfills. But some worry where Australia’s new path is leading

The Guardian: Energy

Some conservationists believe the ‘incineration industry’ is trying to gain a foothold in Australia and say the trend will end up damaging the environment Australia’s first major waste-to-energy power plant has begun accepting rubbish, marking the start of a contentious nationwide shift towards burning household refuse to generate electricity. At least 10 developments are under way across the country, sparking concern from some conservationists who argue the trend will be environmentally damagin

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Threat to marine birdlife blows Scotland’s offshore wind plans off course

Financial Times: Energy

Energy giant says delays in receiving consent are barrier to progress as politicians and campaigners warn of environmental impacts

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Iceland magma research initiative secures key funding and support

ThinkGeoEnergy

Iceland-based Krafla Magma Testbed (KMT) has secured wider industry support with the signing of an agreement with the Icelandic Ministry of Environment, Energy, and Climate , Landsvirkjun , and Reykjavik Energy. This agreement marks a new phase for KMT as Reykjavik Energy joins the project, alongside the continued support from the Icelandic government and Landsvirkjun, The National Power Company of Iceland.

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Vitol-owned UK power group enjoys profit surge on market disruption

Financial Times: Energy

VPI profits soar as company owned by world’s largest commodity trader continues to benefit from 2022 energy crisis

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Radiant-convective heating terminal show potential for improved indoor thermal environment for intermittent heating

TechXplore

A recent study published in Engineering, "Indoor Thermal Environment Improvement Based on Switchable Radiation/Convection-Combined Intermittent Heating: Comparison between Conventional Terminals and Integrated Novel Terminal," has proposed a novel radiant-convective heating terminal for intermittent heating, which shows great potential in improving indoor thermal environment and energy efficiency.

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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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Hydrogen Intelligent Intercity Train 

Energy Central

Berlin CINOVA H₂ can reach a top speed of 200 kilometers per hour, with a four-car formation carrying over 1,000 passengers. It has a continuous running range of 1,200 kilometers at 160 km/h, exceeding the distance from Berlin to London, consuming less than 0.3 grams of hydrogen per passenger per kilometer.

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Market demand is weaker than expected; Midstream and downstream prices continue to be under pressure

EnergyTrend

Market demand is weaker than expected; Midstream and downstream prices continue to be under pressure PolysiliconThemainstreamconcludedpriceformonorechargepolysiliconisRMB37/KG,whilemonodensepolysiliconispricedatRMB35/KGandN-typepolysiliconiscurrentlyp.

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Hydrogen Storage Tanks | NASA

Energy Central

Hydrogen Storage Tanks | NASA [link] Hydrogen Aviation

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Way Ratai geothermal exploration awarded to Pertamina-Chevron joint venture

ThinkGeoEnergy

The Indonesian Government has issued a Geothermal Permit (IPB) to PT Cahaya Anagata Energy (CAE) as the manager of the Way Ratai Geothermal Working Area (WKP) in Lampung Province. PT CAE is a joint venture company between PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO) and Chevron New Energies (Chevron), the consortium that was awarded the Way Ratai geothermal block in 2023 following a tender process with an exploration commitment of USD 28.85 million.

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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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International Landscape on Cryogenic and Hydrogen Materials Testing

Energy Central

International Landscape on Cryogenic and Hydrogen Materials Testing The key takeaways of the fact-finding mission to the European and American laboratories are summarized in this report. It is vital that the UK develops measurement infrastructure to underpin hydrogen technology development by UK-based organisations and support innovative technology supply chains.

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Consortium established for geothermal exploration in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

ThinkGeoEnergy

A public-private consortium has been established to lead the exploration efforts for potential geothermal resources in the island of Gran Canaria in Spain’s Canary Islands. During the presentation of the new consortium, the President of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria, Antonio Morales, announced that geothermal drilling activities are expected to start before the end of October 2024.

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People hugely underestimate carbon footprint of the wealthy: report

Eco-Business

A recent study found that people across different income levels significantly underestimate the carbon footprints of the wealthiest and overestimate those of the poorest, revealing widespread misconceptions about the inequality in personal carbon emissions.

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Call for contributions – French Geothermal Days, 19-20 June 2025

ThinkGeoEnergy

The French Association of Geothermal Professionals (AFPG) has opened the Call for Contributions for the 2025 edition of the French Geothermal Days / Journées de la Géothermie set to take place in Biarritz on the 19th and 20th of June 2025. Abstracts will be accepted until the 15th of November 2024. For guidelines on the abstracts and how to submit, check out the official terms for contributions.

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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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Nepal pushes ahead with river diversion plans, despite risks

Eco-Business

Catastrophic floods, exacerbated by climate change, destroyed the Melamchi water supply project in 2021. Reconstruction is underway, but community safety measures are absent.

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Rama Energy to explore new geothermal resource in Germencik, Aydin, Türkiye

ThinkGeoEnergy

Rama Enerji ve Bilgi Teknolojileri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (Rama Energy) plans to drill 9 boreholes within the scope of geothermal resource exploration activities at a site within the borders of Germencik district of Aydin and Selcuk district of ?zmir, Türkiye. The project will be realized in an area of 3,973.25 hectares within the borders of ?zmir and Ayd?

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If Trump wins the election, US parks and wildlife will face a new age of mining

The Guardian: Energy

Intense heat in the north, epic rains in Miami, fires in New Mexico and California. Trump plans for ‘energy dominance’, removing protection from mining and drilling on public lands This article was produced in partnership with the non-profit newsroom Type Investigations , with support from the Wayne Barrett Project. Continue reading.

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Bidirectional Charging — V2X — In Australia

CleanTechnica

As we commence our bush fire and flood season here in the Southern Hemisphere, the conversation continues in the electric vehicle community about the use of privately owned battery electric vehicles as an emergency backup in a crisis, or even possibly as a backup to the grid. Bidirectional charging is. [continued] The post Bidirectional Charging — V2X — In Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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100 Electric Buses for Uruguay — Thanks, Build Your Dreams (BYD)

CleanTechnica

BYD (Build Your Dreams) continues to help electrify the world. Aside from opening up dozens of markets to cheap electric cars, let’s not forget that the company has been deliveries thousands of electric buses and trucks around the world in recent years. And we won’t forget about that this week, [continued] The post 100 Electric Buses for Uruguay — Thanks, Build Your Dreams (BYD) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Is The USA Becoming A Free Rider On Other Countries’ Climate Action?

CleanTechnica

The free rider problem in climate action arises when some countries or actors benefit from the efforts of others to mitigate climate change without contributing their fair share. Since the atmosphere is a global common good, actions taken by one country to reduce greenhouse gas emissions benefit the entire world, [continued] The post Is The USA Becoming A Free Rider On Other Countries’ Climate Action?

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The Hydrogen Economy In America Faces A Number Of Challenges

CleanTechnica

The basic facts about hydrogen are well known. It has the ability to significantly reduce emissions from the steel and cement industries. As a power source, it creates no waste products other than water and heat. While the US struggles to find ways to reduce its carbon and methane emissions, [continued] The post The Hydrogen Economy In America Faces A Number Of Challenges appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Automakers’ EV Cowardice Is Hurting You And Our World

CleanTechnica

This year it has become a trend for major automakers to announce a retreat from ambitious plans to transition to electric vehicles (EVs). While publicly stating the decision is due to limited consumer demand, the reality is that profitability deficits press on upper automotive management. Such reluctance to embrace EVs. [continued] The post Automakers’ EV Cowardice Is Hurting You And Our World appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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More Companies In Kenya Adopting Electric Motorcycles For Deliveries

CleanTechnica

The move towards electric vehicles in Africa, especially in the electric motorcycle sector, has mainly been driven by the private sector, led by small startups. Most of the developments have been concentrated along what is now known as the “boda belt” of countries on the African map where motorcycle taxis. [continued] The post More Companies In Kenya Adopting Electric Motorcycles For Deliveries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electrify America Opens 1000th Charging Station

CleanTechnica

A couple of days ago, Electrify America announced the opening of its latest large charging station. While a new station with more than a few stalls is welcome and news by itself, this station was even more special because it’s the company’s 1000th location! In this article, I’m going to. [continued] The post Electrify America Opens 1000th Charging Station appeared first on CleanTechnica.